Corfe, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Corfe, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Corfe 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.
About Corfe
Corfe is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, nestled at the foot of the scenic Blackdown Hills, just 4 miles south of Taunton. With a small population of 253 residents, it offers a close-knit community atmosphere, making it a unique area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 296 (2021)
District: Somerset West and Taunton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £341,828 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 019B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Corfe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Corfe.
- 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 Corfe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
72 planning applications found near Corfe.
- - The White Hart Inn, Pitminster Road, Corfe
Change of use of public house and beer store into 3 No. dwellings with associated landscaping and car parking and demolition of outbuildings and skittle alley at The White Hart Inn, Pitminster Road, C
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 3 Church Cottages, Corfe
Various internal alterations at 3 Church Cottages, Corfe
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - The White Hart, Pitminster Road, Corfe
Change of use of public house and beer store to 3 No. dwellings with demolition of outbuilding and skittle alley and erection of 2 No. dwellings with associated landscaping and car parking at The Whit
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - CORFE VILLAGE HALL NEWTON LANE CORFE TAUNTON TA3 7LS
Installation of solar PV panels to roof of Corfe Village Hall, Newton Lane, Corfe (retention of works already undertaken)
Status: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-08-28
View full details - - within Pickeridge Wood, Corfe
Application for prior notification for the alterations of an agricultural/ forestry track on land within Pickeridge Wood, Corfe
Status: Conditions | Type: Other | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-07-24
View full details - - THE OLD POST OFFICE HONITON ROAD CORFE TAUNTON TA3 7AJ
Demolition of double garage and erection of double car port with storage at The Old Post Office, Honiton Road, Corfe
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - SOUTH WOODSIDE HONITON ROAD CORFE TAUNTON TA3 7AJ
Notification to carry out management works to one Wellingtonia tree and one fir tree within Corfe Conservation Area at South Woodside, Honiton Road, Corfe
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-05-20
View full details - - The White Hart, Pitminster Road, Corfe
Change of use of public house and beer store to 3 No. dwellings with demolition of outbuilding and skittle alley and erection of 2 No. dwellings with associated landscaping and car parking at The Whit
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - SHARLAND HONITON ROAD CORFE TAUNTON TA3 7AJ
Notification to carry out management works to one Wellingtonia tree within Corfe Conservation Area at Sharland, Honiton Road, Corfe
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-09-19
View full details - - Greystones, Honiton Road, Corfe
Replacement of single storey extension to the rear and associated works at Greystones, Honiton Road, Corfe
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-09-17
View full details - - FORGE COTTAGE HONITON ROAD CORFE TAUNTON TA3 7AN
Notification to fell one ash tree within Corfe Conservation Area at Forge Cottage, Honiton Road, Corfe
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - 1 CHURCH COTTAGES HONITON ROAD CORFE TAUNTON TA3 7AL
Erection of garden shed at 1 Church Cottages, Honiton Road, Corfe
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-06-05
View full details - - The White Hart, Pitminster Road, Corfe
Change of use and extension of public house, beer store and skittle alley into 10 bedroom inn for holiday let use at The White Hart, Pitminster Road, Corfe
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-02-16
View full details - - The White Hart, Pitminster Road, Corfe
Change of use of public house and beer store to 3 No. dwellings with demolition of outbuilding and skittle alley and erection of 2 No. dwellings with associated landscaping and car parking at The Whit
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-02-16
View full details - - 3 Church Cottages, Honiton Road, Corfe
Various internal and external alterations at 3 Church Cottages, Honiton Road, Corfe (retention of part works already undertaken)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-02-06
View full details - - Corfe Village Hall, Newton Lane, Corfe
Erection of extension to the side and front of Corfe Village Hall, Newton Lane, Corfe (resubmission of 12/23/0002)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-10-17
View full details - - Corfe Village Hall, Newton Lane, Corfe
Erection of extension to the side and front of Corfe Village Hall, Newton Lane, Corfe
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-03-31
View full details - - The Old Post Office, Honiton Road, Corfe
Alterations to roof line to facilitate a flat roof, fenestration and internal alterations at The Old Post Office, Honiton Road, Corfe
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2022-11-23
View full details - - Brookside, Honiton Road, Corfe
Removal of conservatory and erection of a two storey extension to the side, a single storey extension to the rear and internal alterations at Brookside, Honiton Road, Corfe
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2022-08-19
View full details - - CHADWELLS HONITON ROAD CORFE TAUNTON TA3 7BU
Erection of a single storey extension to the front of Chadwells, Honiton Road, Corfe
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2022-07-05
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A brief summary of Corfe in Somerset
Corfe is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, nestled at the foot of the scenic Blackdown Hills, just 4 miles south of Taunton. With a small population of 253 residents, it offers a close-knit community atmosphere, making it a unique area for potential planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 296 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.
Property prices in Corfe show an average sale price of £341,828, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Corfe a particularly low-crime area.
Corfe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Corfe. 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 Corfe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Prior's Park & Adcombe Wood SSSI; 13 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Blackdown Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Corfe planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Corfe
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Corfe. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 112 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 Corfe.
With an average of 112 days, decisions near Corfe take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Corfe were full planning applications (6), tree works (3), other applications (2). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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