Cothelstone, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cothelstone, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Cothelstone
Cothelstone is a charming village and civil parish located in the picturesque Quantock Hills, approximately six miles north of Taunton, Somerset. The parish, which encompasses the hamlet of Toulton, has a small population of 111 residents, making it a close-knit community ideal for those interested in local planning applications and rural developments.
Population: 111 (2021)
District: Somerset West and Taunton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £281,799 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cothelstone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cothelstone.
- 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 Cothelstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Cothelstone.
- - Cothelstone Gatehouse, Cothelstone Manor, Cothelstone Road, Bishops Lydeard
Reinstatement of chimneys on the east and west wing of Cothelstone Gatehouse, Cothelstone Manor, Cothelstone Road, Bishops Lydeard (retention of works already undertaken)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Cothelstone Manor, Cothelstone
Creation of winter roost within external wall of Cothelstone Manor, Cothelstone
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - Mangel House Barn, Cothelstone Manor, Cothelstone
Creation of bat loft (summer roost) in half of the roof space of Mangel House Barn, Cothelstone Manor, Cothelstone
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - Cushuish Lane, Toulton
Application for Prior Notification of Proposed Agricultural Building on land south of Cushuish Lane, Toulton
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-06-12
View full details - - Cushuish Lane, Toulton
Prior approval for proposed agricultural building on land south of Cushuish Lane, Toulton
Status: Conditions | Type: Other | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2018-03-26
View full details - - Cushuish Lane, Toulton
Proposed farm managers dwelling and access track on land south of Cushuish Lane, Toulton
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2018-03-26
View full details - - TUFTERS, COTHELSTONE AS AMPLIFIED BY APPLICANTS EMAIL RECEIVED 17 OCTOBER 2010
INSTALLATION OF SOLAR SYSTEM ON THE ROOF OF THE STABLE BLOCK AT TUFTERS, COTHELSTONE AS AMPLIFIED BY APPLICANTS EMAIL RECEIVED 17 OCTOBER 2010
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2010-06-02
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A brief summary of Cothelstone in Somerset
Cothelstone is a charming village and civil parish located in the picturesque Quantock Hills, approximately six miles north of Taunton, Somerset. The parish, which encompasses the hamlet of Toulton, has a small population of 111 residents, making it a close-knit community ideal for those interested in local planning applications and rural developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 111 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.
Property prices in Cothelstone show an average sale price of £281,799, 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 Cothelstone a particularly low-crime area.
Cothelstone has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cothelstone. 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 Cothelstone includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Quantock 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, Cothelstone 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 Cothelstone
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Cothelstone. The average decision time was 53 days.
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 Cothelstone were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.