Englishcombe, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Englishcombe, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Englishcombe
Englishcombe is a quaint village and civil parish located in Bath and North East Somerset, just south-west of Bath. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Inglesbatch and Nailwell, and as of the 2011 census, it had a population of 318 residents, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for potential planning applications.
Population: 321 (2021)
District: Bath and North East Somerset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £488,970 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
- LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 010H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Englishcombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Englishcombe.
- 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 Englishcombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Englishcombe.
- - High Bank , Rectory Farm Lane, Englishcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 9DU
Christmas tree - fell ( amended works description )
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-10-13
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A brief summary of Englishcombe in Somerset
Englishcombe is a quaint village and civil parish located in Bath and North East Somerset, just south-west of Bath. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Inglesbatch and Nailwell, and as of the 2011 census, it had a population of 318 residents, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 321 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bath and North East Somerset district.
Property prices in Englishcombe show an average sale price of £488,970, 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 Englishcombe a particularly low-crime area.
Englishcombe has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Englishcombe, Bath. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Englishcombe includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Englishcombe 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 Englishcombe
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Englishcombe. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 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 Englishcombe.
The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Englishcombe were outline applications (1), tree works (1).
Nearby Towns
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- Whiteway planning applications
- Inglesbatch planning applications
- Nailwell planning applications
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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.