Elworthy, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Elworthy, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Elworthy
Elworthy is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Brendon Hills, approximately 5 miles southeast of Watchet and 12 miles west of Taunton in Somerset, England. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Willett, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and rural developments.
Population: 66 (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 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Elworthy.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Elworthy.
- 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 Elworthy based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Elworthy.
- - Ashbeare Cottage, Hartrow Gate to Ashbeer Hill, Stogumber, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, TA4 3PY
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed larger home extension to replace an existing extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2024-09-04
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A brief summary of Elworthy in Somerset
Elworthy is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Brendon Hills, approximately 5 miles southeast of Watchet and 12 miles west of Taunton in Somerset, England. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Willett, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and rural developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 66 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.
Property prices in Elworthy 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 Elworthy a particularly low-crime area.
Elworthy has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stogumber. 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 Elworthy includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: EXMOOR. 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, Elworthy 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 Elworthy
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Elworthy. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 5 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 Elworthy.
The average decision time of 5 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Elworthy were outline applications (1).
Nearby Towns
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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.