Dowlish Wake, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dowlish Wake, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Dowlish Wake
Dowlish Wake is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, just 2 miles south of Ilminster and 5 miles northeast of Chard. With a population of 277, the village features charming thatched houses and the local pub, the New Inn. Notably, the post office in Dowlish Wake has been closed since 1991, which may influence local planning considerations.
Population: 287 (2021)
District: South Somerset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £338,920 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
- LSOA: South Somerset 019B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dowlish Wake.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dowlish Wake.
- 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 Dowlish Wake based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Dowlish Wake.
- - The Dower House Mill Lane Dowlish Wake Ilminster Somerset TA19 0NY
Notification of intent to Fell No. 1 Tree and carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 4 Trees within a Conservation Area. No 5 silver birch (Betula pendula) trees identified - four for trimming and one fo
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Bridge Cottage Main Street Dowlish Wake Ilminster Somerset TA19 0NY
Notification of intent to Fell various trees within a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-12-02
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A brief summary of Dowlish Wake in Somerset
Dowlish Wake is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, just 2 miles south of Ilminster and 5 miles northeast of Chard. With a population of 277, the village features charming thatched houses and the local pub, the New Inn. Notably, the post office in Dowlish Wake has been closed since 1991, which may influence local planning considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 287 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.
Property prices in Dowlish Wake show an average sale price of £338,920, 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 Dowlish Wake a particularly low-crime area.
Dowlish Wake has one conservation area within its boundaries: Dowlish Wake. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dowlish Wake 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 Dowlish Wake
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Dowlish Wake. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dowlish Wake may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dowlish Wake were tree works (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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