Search Highbridge planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Highbridge · updated daily · Somerset Council
- 4 North Avenue, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3EWAwaiting decisionMinor amendments to ground floor layout and corresponding elevational changes.Application for non-material changesReceived 21 Oct 202611/26/00091
- 4 Brunels Way, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3LFAwaiting decisionErection of single storey extension to the rear and dormer extension to first floorFull Planning PermissionReceived 25 Sep 202611/26/00080
- 4 Isleport Lane, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4QXApprovedCertificate of lawfulness for the proposed change of use from a C3 dwelling house to a C4 HMO for up to 6 non-related residentsCert. of Lawfulness for Proposed Use/DevReceived 8 Sep 2026Decided 23 Sep 202611/26/00072
- The Bungalow, 4 Isleport Lane, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4QXApprovedCertificate of Lawfulness for the existing use of the annexe, known as The Bungalow, as a separate dwelling since 2006 in breach of condition 4 of planning permission 11/03/00077/STHCert. of Lawfulness for Existing UseReceived 3 Aug 2026Decided 23 Sep 202611/26/00073
- Unit 11, Commerce Way, Highbridge, TA9 4AGApprovedErection of 1No. building for vehicle servicing and repair use.Full Planning PermissionReceived 13 Jul 2026Decided 26 Aug 202611/26/00056
Planning in Highbridge
- Approved
- 91%
- 20 of 21 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Highbridge in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.
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TA9 70 applications in the last 12 months
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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.
Property prices in Highbridge show an average sale price of £318,818, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Highbridge area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Highbridge a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Highbridge, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Highbridge. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (9), amendments (4), outline applications (2). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.