Search Crewkerne planning applications

20 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Crewkerne · updated daily · Somerset Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 20 · received or decided in the last 90 days

11 Market Square Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7LEAwaiting decisionProposed rebuilding of gable-end chimney, retrospective consent for central chimney rebuilding and replacement conservation-style rooflight, and associated roof worksReceived 5 Nov 202626/02586/LBC
De Combe Lodge Mount Pleasant Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7AHAwaiting decisionApplication to perform tree surgery work to No. 1 Tree within South Somerset Council YDC (CREW 1) 1981 Tree preservation order. Ginkgo - 40% (4m) reduction to balance up the tree following storm damage and loss of major limb.Received 4 Nov 202626/02608/TPO
43 Thomson Drive Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8AQAwaiting decisionSingle storey side extension, porch enlargement and loft conversionReceived 28 Oct 202626/02540/HOU
Upper Tythe Barn Barn Street Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8BPAwaiting decisionNotification of intent to Fell No. 2 Cypress trees and remove stumps within a Conservation area.Received 26 Oct 202626/02519/TCA
9 Lyme Road Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8HEAwaiting decisionNotification of intent to carry out tree surgery works to No. 1 Silver Birch Tree within a conservation area. We wish to reduce the crown by 3m and reshape the tree as necessary.Received 20 Oct 202626/02474/TCA

Planning in Crewkerne

Approved: 95%; 42 of 44 decided
Decision time: about 7 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Crewkerne in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.

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Around Crewkerne

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TA18 80 applications in the last 12 months

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About Crewkerne

Crewkerne is a town and electoral ward in south Somerset, England, situated 9 miles southwest of Yeovil and 7 miles east of Chard. It encompasses the civil parish of West Crewkerne, which includes the hamlets of Clapton, Coombe, Woolminstone, and Henley, and it lies adjacent to Dorset to the south. The town is strategically located along the main headwaters of the River Parrett, with key transport links provided by the A30 road and the West of England railway line, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities. The town has a population of approximately 7,333 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.

Property prices in Crewkerne show an average sale price of £273,716, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Crewkerne area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Crewkerne a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Crewkerne has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Crewkerne 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.crewkernetown.org/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Crewkerne, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Crewkerne. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (14), amendments (8), tree works (7).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Crewkerne?

In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Crewkerne. The approval rate is 95%.

How long do planning decisions take near Crewkerne?

The average planning decision time near Crewkerne is 47 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Crewkerne?

The planning approval rate near Crewkerne is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Crewkerne?

The most common type of planning application near Crewkerne is discharge of conditions, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Crewkerne?

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