Escott, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Escott, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Escott
Escott is a hamlet within the civil parish of Stogumber, located in Somerset, England, nestled on the eastern slopes of the Brendon Hills. The parish also encompasses several other hamlets, including Ashbeer, Capton, and Higher Vexford. Stogumber village, which features in the Samaritans Way South West, serves as a focal point for the area and may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the region.
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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 013A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Escott.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Escott.
- 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 Escott based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Escott.
- - Zinch Barn, Station Road, Stogumber, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, TA4 3TQ
Installation of 10kw ground based solar array
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - The Manor Linneys, High Street, Stogumber, TA4 3TA
Installation of solar panels to roof (retention of works already undertaken)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Mallard Cottage, Escott Lane, Stogumber, TA4 4JQ
Erection of a two storey extension to the rear and first floor extension with balcony to the side and rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Oldway House, 25 Old Way, Stogumber, TA4 3SX
Replacement of top layer of combed wheat reed with water reed
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Oldway House, 25 Old Way, Stogumber, TA4 3SX
Replacement of top layer of combed wheat reed with water reed
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Oldway House, 25 Old Way, Stogumber, TA4 3SX
Replacement of top layer of combed wheat reed with water reed
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Pitts Cottage, Station Road, Stogumber, TA4 3TQ
Erection of detached annexe and garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - The Manor Linneys, High Street, Stogumber, TA4 3TA
Enlargement of door opening and installation of roller shutter doors on domestic outbuilding (retention of part works already undertaken)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 1 The Orchard, Stogumber, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, TA4 3TL
Erection of two storey side extension and loft conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2024-07-11
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A brief summary of Escott in Somerset
Escott is a hamlet within the civil parish of Stogumber, located in Somerset, England, nestled on the eastern slopes of the Brendon Hills. The parish also encompasses several other hamlets, including Ashbeer, Capton, and Higher Vexford. Stogumber village, which features in the Samaritans Way South West, serves as a focal point for the area and may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Escott 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 Escott a particularly low-crime area.
Escott 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 Escott includes 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, Escott 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 Escott
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Escott. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 Escott.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Escott were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (4). Full planning applications account for 56% 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:
- Stogumber planning applications
- Vellow planning applications
- Kingswood planning applications
- Newton planning applications
- Woolston planning applications
- Ashbeer planning applications
- Elworthy planning applications
- Higher Vexford 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.