East Coker, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Coker, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About East Coker
East Coker is a charming village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, just two miles north of Yeovil. With a population of 1,667, the parish encompasses several smaller hamlets, including North Coker, Burton, and Holywell, along with the Coker Marsh and Darvole areas. This vibrant community offers a variety of planning opportunities, making it an appealing location for prospective developers and planners.
Population: 1,718 (2021)
District: South Somerset
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Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Coker.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Coker.
- 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 Coker based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
193 planning applications found near East Coker.
- - Hollybank Main Street East Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9JY
Discharge of Condition Numbers 3 (External Wall and Roof Materials) and 4 (Details of New Natural Stonework Walls) of planning application 25/02645/LBC
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Slades Paddock Main Street East Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9JY
Notification of intent to Fell No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. T1 Lawson Cypress to remove to ground level.. The tree has been reduced several times in the past but the root plate is now starti
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Walnut Cottage Coker Marsh East Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9JZ
Notification of intent to fell No. 1 Field Maple tree, fell No. 1 Lawsons Cypress tree and fell No. 1 Ash tree within a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - Hollybank Main Street East Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9JY
Erection of single storey rear extension, internal alterations and increase height of chimney stack to comply with fire safety requirements
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Hollybank Main Street East Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9JY
Erection of single storey rear extension, internal alterations and increase height of chimney stack to comply with fire safety requirements
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - East Cottage Main Street East Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9JY
Notification of intent to Fell No. 1 Tree and Carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 2 Trees within a Conservation Area. Holly tree - Reduce in Height by approx 8 FT and shabe in keeping with reduction S
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 1 Moor Lane East Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9JR
Application to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree as shown within the South Somerset District Council (EACO 2) 1994 Tree Preservation Order. T1 Yew, crown reduction of 1m to a height of 6m, ra
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Apple Tree Cottage Moor Lane East Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9JR
Application to Fell No. 1 Tree as shown within the South Somerset District Council (EACO 1) 2007 Tree Preservation Order. T1 - Acer Pseudoplatanus - Remove due to damage/decay to over 60% of the circu
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Willow Cottage Main Street East Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9JY
Notification of intent to crown raise 1 x Conifer and 1 x Beech tree and to fell 1 x Walnut tree included within Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-07-17
View full details - - Little Slades Main Street East Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9JY
Notification of intent to Fell No. 1 Tree and Carry Out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. T1 Cedrus Atlantica, T2 Betula Pendula.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - Verandah Cottage Moor Lane East Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9JP
Re-thatching, reinstatement of thatched verandah, render repairs, new vehicular access and new drive.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-03-10
View full details - - Verandah Cottage Moor Lane East Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9JP
Re-thatching, reinstatement of thatched verandah, render repairs, new vehicular access and new drive.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-03-10
View full details - - Jasmine Cottage 10 Coker Marsh East Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9JZ
Internal alterations to include conversion of existing garage into habitable accommodation and the erection of a replacement detached garage. Installation of a solar array to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-03-06
View full details - - Jasmine Cottage 10 Coker Marsh East Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9JZ
Internal alterations to include conversion of existing garage into habitable accommodation and the erection of a replacement detached garage. Installation of a solar array to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-03-06
View full details - - Townsend Farm Main Street East Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9JY
Discharge of Conditions No. 4 (Archaeology) and No. 5 (Ecology) of Planning Application 22/00704/HOU
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-12-03
View full details - - Townsend Farm Main Street East Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9JY
Discharge of Condition No. 3 (Stone and Mortar) of Planning Application 22/01018/LBC.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - Walnut Cottage Coker Marsh East Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9JZ
Listed building consent for single storey extension, internal alterations to the cottage, one full height new opening in the store on the north elevation and retrospective approval of a wood burning s
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - Walnut Cottage Coker Marsh East Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9JZ
Erection of single storey extension, replacement of the single storey garage with double garage and log store with attic accommodation and EV charger , a 12 panel solar array on the former tennis cour
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - Chapter House Main Street East Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9JY
Notification of intent to Fell No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - Helyar Arms Moor Lane East Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9JR
Notification of intent to fell No. 1 tree within a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-05-21
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A brief summary of East Coker in Somerset
East Coker is a charming village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, just two miles north of Yeovil. With a population of 1,667, the parish encompasses several smaller hamlets, including North Coker, Burton, and Holywell, along with the Coker Marsh and Darvole areas. This vibrant community offers a variety of planning opportunities, making it an appealing location for prospective developers and planners. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,718 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes East Coker a particularly low-crime area.
East Coker has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: East Coker, North Coker. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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, East Coker 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 Coker
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near East Coker. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near East Coker.
The average decision time of 52 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 Coker were tree works (22), full planning applications (10), listed building and heritage (6). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 45 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 24 applications
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