Fordgate, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fordgate, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Fordgate are administered by Bath And North East Somerset Council. View the full Bath And North East Somerset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Fordgate
Northmoor Green, often referred to as Moorland, is a village located in south central Somerset, England. It is important to note that it is sometimes incorrectly identified as Fordgate, which is actually a distinct hamlet. Both Northmoor Green and Fordgate are part of the civil parish of North Petherton, making the area relevant for those researching planning applications in this part of Somerset.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £277,478 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Bridgwater
- LSOA: Sedgemoor 014E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fordgate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fordgate.
- 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 Fordgate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
44 planning applications found near Fordgate.
- - Littlemoor, Little Moor Road, Fordgate, Bridgwater, TA7 0AP
Two Storey Rear Extension, and Raising of Main Roof to Provide Additional Accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Land Adjacent To, Chapel Road, Fordgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0AR
Erection of 2no. dwellings, on site of existing agricultural buildings (to be demolished).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-08-27
View full details - - Land Adjacent To, Chapel Road, Fordgate, Bridgwater, Somerset
Erection of 2no. dwellings and associated works on site of 5no. agricultural buildings (to be demolished).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-03-19
View full details - - Barton Grange, Road Through Fordgate, Fordgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0AR
Retrospective application for alterations to agricultural building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-02-08
View full details - - Court Farm Cottage, Road Through Fordgate, Fordgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0AW
Erection of extension to West on site of exisitng (to be demolished), erection of garage to east elevation.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-11-28
View full details - - Land Adjacent To, Chapel Road, Fordgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 0AR
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3), and associated building operations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-07-31
View full details - - Land adjacent to, Brookside, North East of, Littlemoor Drove, Fordgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7
Erection of single storey dwelling with driveway.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-06-28
View full details - - Littlemoor, Little Moor Road, Fordgate, Bridgwater, TA7 0AP
Change of use of and extension to ancillary residential building to form 1no. residential dwelling, including the demolition of detached stable building and associated works.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2022-11-09
View full details - - Land Adjacent To, Chapel Road, Fordgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 0AR
Demolition of smaller storage units, conversion and extension of one larger unit to form a dwelling and erection of a dwelling, erection of detached carport, access alterations, formation of parking a
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2022-09-22
View full details - - Littlemoor, Little Moor Road, Fordgate, Bridgwater, TA7 0AP
Installation of air source heat pump to NW elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2022-06-30
View full details - - White Cottage, Little Moor Drove, Fordgate, Bridgwater, TA7 0AP
Erection of replacement stables on site of existing (to be demolished).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2021-11-26
View full details - - Yew Tree Cottage, Road Through Fordgate, Fordgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0AP
Erection of dwelling on site of existing (to be demolished).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2021-11-16
View full details - - Scrumpy Barn, Little Moor Drove, Fordgate, Bridgwater, TA7 0AP
Change of use of former farm yard to residential garden. Erection of an ancillary building to house a swimming pool, on site of existing barn (to be demolished).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2021-06-08
View full details - - Land adjacent to, Chapel Road, Fordgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 0AR
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 1no. dwelling and associated operational development.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2020-08-24
View full details - - Land adjacent to, Chapel Road, Fordgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 0AR
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 1No. dwelling and associated operational development.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2020-05-15
View full details - - Land adjacent to, Chapel Road, Fordgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 0AR
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 1 No. dwelling and associated operational development
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2020-02-25
View full details - - Land South Of, Littlemoor Drove, Fordgate, Bridgwater, Somerset
Erection of two general purpose agricultural buildings with stoned hardstanding area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2019-12-20
View full details - - Yew Tree Cottage, Road Through Fordgate, Fordgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0AP
Erection of a first floor extension to side and rear elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2019-08-29
View full details - - Littlemoor, Little Moor Road, Fordgate, Bridgwater, TA7 0AP
Erection of stables.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2018-12-10
View full details - - Land South Of, Littlemoor Drove, Fordgate, Bridgwater
Extensions to existing agricultural building to form covered dung store and livestock handling yard.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2018-08-07
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A brief summary of Fordgate in Somerset
Northmoor Green, often referred to as Moorland, is a village located in south central Somerset, England. It is important to note that it is sometimes incorrectly identified as Fordgate, which is actually a distinct hamlet. Both Northmoor Green and Fordgate are part of the civil parish of North Petherton, making the area relevant for those researching planning applications in this part of Somerset.
Property prices in Fordgate show an average sale price of £277,478, 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 Fordgate a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Fordgate includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North Moor SSSI. 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, Fordgate 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 Fordgate
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Fordgate. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fordgate may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Fordgate were full planning applications (4). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Northmoor Green or Moorland planning applications
- Moorland or Northmoor Green planning applications
- Andersea planning applications
- North Newton planning applications
- Huntworth planning applications
- West Yeo planning applications
- Northmoor Corner planning applications
- St Michael Church 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.