Hamp, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hamp, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hamp 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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £289,209 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Bridgwater
- LSOA: Sedgemoor 014C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hamp.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hamp.
- 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 Hamp based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
105 planning applications found near Hamp.
- - 139 St John Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5JA
Erection of 2No. two storey buildings to form 8No. flats.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 133 St John Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5JA
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed... change of use use from a dwelling house (C3) to a 6No. bedroom (C4) HMO, loft conversion & internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 1 Edward Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5ET
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed conversion of a C3 dwellinghouse into a 6 bed (6 bedsits) C4 house of multiple occupancy (HMO) with internal alterations & loft conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 5 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LW
Two storey side extension, new roof over existing bin store & converted garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 41 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LP
Change of use of from a lawful 6-bedroom (Use Class C4) HMO to an 8-bedroom HMO. (Sui Generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Kellands Plant Sales Ltd, Salmon Parade, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5JY
Erection of workshop extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Land to the rear of, St John Street, Bridgwater, TA6
Outline application with all matters reserved, for the erection of 6No. dwellinghouses.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 41 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LP
Certificate of Lawfulness for the Proposed Loft Conversion including new dormer window to rear elevation and rear addition. Together with change of use from Single Family Dwelling (Class C3) to 6 Pers
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-08-26
View full details - - Land to the East of Salmon Parade, and North of, Broadway, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6
Installation of three padel courts and the erection of canopies, the siting of padel court clubhouse, the erection of fixed bench-style seating, lighting and other associated infrastructure
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - 183 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6BQ
Change of use from a garage to a home beauty room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - 139 St John Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5JA
Application for prior approval for the conversion of funeral directors into three bedroom flat
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-08-11
View full details - - 29 Gordon Terrace, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5JP
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed…Erection of single storey rear extension and dormer roof extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 59 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LP
Application for Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 08/25/00004 (New air conditioning units with external condenser units wall mounted.) to allow for removal of acoustic enclosure to 1no. ai
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - St Josephs Roman Catholic Church, Binford Place, Bridgwater, Somerset
Repollard 1No. Plane (T1) (TPO Ref T1) by removing regrowth branches to pollard points (2-2.5m reduction) and remove 20cm diameter lowest branch over road on North West side (see picture). Repollard 1
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 139 St John Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5JA
Change of use fromUse Class E(c)(ii) (Commercial, business and services) to HMO Use Class C4.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-01-28
View full details - - 41 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LP
Change of use of dwelling to form 9 bed house in multiple occupation (HMO). Loft conversion with erection of dormer window to rear East elevation, addition of hip and gable to North elevation, install
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-12-19
View full details - - 26 Sandpiper Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5QU
Erection of two storey side West extension, partially on site of existing store/workshop (to be demolished), and single storey rear South extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 17 Liberty Place, Bridgwater, TA6 5JF
Variation of Condition No. 02 of application 08/22/00152 to amend the approved plans
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-11-11
View full details - - Bridgwater Library, Binford Place, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LF
Proposed removal and replacement of roof, using existing pantiles where possible, with the addition of insulation between and above the rafters, and structural timber repairs as required. Stonework an
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-08-14
View full details - - 48 Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6HU
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed operation as an Ofsted registered Children's home continuing under class C3 use (dwellinghouse).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-08-08
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A brief summary of Hamp in Somerset
Hamp is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
Property prices in Hamp show an average sale price of £289,209, 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 Hamp a particularly low-crime area.
Hamp has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bridgwater Central Area and Dock, Bridgwater St John's. 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, Hamp 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 Hamp
In the last 24 months, 116 planning applications were submitted near Hamp. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hamp may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hamp were full planning applications (60), outline applications (18), listed building and heritage (17). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 16 medium-scale applications, 99 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 112 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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