Highbridge, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Highbridge, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Highbridge 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 Highbridge
Highbridge is a historic market town located on the edge of the Somerset Levels, near the River Brue, and is just 20 miles northeast of Taunton. It forms part of the combined parish with Burnham-on-Sea, sharing a town council with the resort town. As of the 2011 Census, the population for the ward of Highbridge and Burnham Marine was recorded at 7,555, making it a significant area for planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £297,677 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Sedgemoor 002H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Highbridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Highbridge.
- 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 Highbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Highbridge.
- - Land to the east of Isleport Lane, Highbridge, Somerset
Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 11/22/00052 (Emergency vehicular access connection to serve residential development site permitted by outline permission 11/19/00003) to amend the appro
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Electronic Telecommunication Apparatus at, Isleport Farm, Isleport Road, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9
Notice of intent to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus, comprising of the removal of 6no. antennas to be replaced with 6no. antennas and any other ancillary works. The in
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Land To The East Of, Isleport Lane, Highbridge, Somerset
Application for Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 11/25/00020 (Variation of Condition 4 of Planning Permission 11/22/00030 (Reserved matters application seeking approval of the layout, sca
Type: Amendment | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Land At, Isleport Road, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9
Variation of Condition 7 of Planning Permission 11/21/00138 (Erection of 5no. light industrial units, raising of ground levels, closing up of highway access, provision of a new highway access and prov
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Land At, Lakeside, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EX
Variation of Condition 29 of Planning Permission 11/18/00087 (Outline application with some matters reserved, for the erection of up to 110 no. dwellings.) to allow preliminary groundworks and works o
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - Unit 4, Works 22, Bennett Road, Highbridge, TA9 4PW
Change of use of an office building to veterinary practice, including minor external changes to doors, windows and the installation of an external lift, an external gas storage unit, external plant, a
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - Land to the South of, 11, Isleport Lane, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9
Proposed erection of new 2 bed dwelling, with associated parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - Asda, Caxton Road, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BX
Proposed replacement of plant machinery on the roof and increase the height of shield screen to the South and West elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Highbridge in Somerset
Highbridge is a historic market town located on the edge of the Somerset Levels, near the River Brue, and is just 20 miles northeast of Taunton. It forms part of the combined parish with Burnham-on-Sea, sharing a town council with the resort town. As of the 2011 Census, the population for the ward of Highbridge and Burnham Marine was recorded at 7,555, making it a significant area for planning applications.
Property prices in Highbridge show an average sale price of £297,677, 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 Highbridge a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Highbridge 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 Highbridge
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Highbridge. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Highbridge may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Highbridge were full planning applications (10), amendments (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.