Coombses, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Coombses, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Coombses are administered by Bath And North East Somerset Council. View the full Bath And North East Somerset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
- LSOA: South Somerset 024B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Coombses.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Coombses.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Coombses based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Coombses.
- - 5 Linkhay Close South Chard Chard Somerset TA20 2QT
Demolition of existing conservatory, rear single-storey bedroom extension and garage, and construction of single storey extension to gable, bedrooms and double garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Beechway Fore Street Tatworth Chard Somerset TA20 2SW
Erection of two storey extension on the south end of the house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-12-30
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A brief summary of Coombses in Somerset
Coombses is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Coombses a particularly low-crime area.
Coombses has one conservation area within its boundaries: Tatworth. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Coombses includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stowell Meadow SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Coombses
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Coombses. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Coombses.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Coombses were full planning applications (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Perry Street planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.