East Brent, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Brent, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About East Brent
East Brent is a village and civil parish located 5 miles west of Axbridge in Somerset, England. Nestled on the north-eastern edge of Brent Knoll, the village is surrounded by flat countryside and offers convenient access to the M5 motorway. The parish also encompasses the hamlets of Rooksbridge and Edingworth, with a population of 1,404 recorded in the 2021 census, making it a notable area for planning applications and development.
Population: 1,403 (2021)
District: Sedgemoor
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £297,677 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Bridgwater
- LSOA: Sedgemoor 002I
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Brent.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Brent.
- 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 East Brent based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near East Brent.
- - Land to the North of, Jarvis Lane, East Brent, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9
Notification under the Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 for the refurbishment of the pole mounted transformer on pole no. 18BPA4, including the replacement of the existi
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Rossholme, Church Road, East Brent, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4JA
Erection of a four bedroom self build dwelling together with garaging and all associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Pendene, Church Road, East Brent, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4HZ
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear (south) elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-01-10
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A brief summary of East Brent in Somerset
East Brent is a village and civil parish located 5 miles west of Axbridge in Somerset, England. Nestled on the north-eastern edge of Brent Knoll, the village is surrounded by flat countryside and offers convenient access to the M5 motorway. The parish also encompasses the hamlets of Rooksbridge and Edingworth, with a population of 1,404 recorded in the 2021 census, making it a notable area for planning applications and development. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,403 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sedgemoor district.
Property prices in East Brent show an average sale price of £297,677, 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 East Brent a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, East Brent 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 East Brent
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near East Brent. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 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 East Brent.
The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near East Brent were full planning applications (5), other applications (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Brent Knoll planning applications
- White Cross planning applications
- Edingworth planning applications
- Eastertown planning applications
- Rooks Bridge planning applications
- Northwick planning applications
- Lympsham planning applications
- Edithmead planning applications
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.