Higher Wambrook, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Higher Wambrook, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Higher Wambrook
Higher Wambrook is a quaint hamlet within the civil parish of Wambrook, nestled in the picturesque Blackdown Hills of Somerset, England. Located approximately 2 miles southwest of Chard, the area comprises both Higher and Lower Wambrook, with the latter occasionally referred to as Haselcombe. This charming locale may hold potential for various planning applications, catering to those looking to develop in a serene countryside setting.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £306,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
- LSOA: South Somerset 022D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Higher Wambrook.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Higher Wambrook.
- 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 Higher Wambrook based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Higher Wambrook.
- - Bartletts Cottage Higher Wambrook Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3DG
Notification of intent to Fell No. 2 Trees and carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-10-11
View full details - - Bartletts Cottage Higher Wambrook Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3DG
Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree and Fell No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-10-04
View full details - - Land Os 1621 Higher Wambrook Wambrook Chard Somerset
Erection of a two-storey dwelling and ancillary garage/workshop.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2021-06-15
View full details - - Drakes Farm Higher Wambrook Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3DF
Discharge of Condition No's 03 (materials) and 04 (doors, windows/opening details) of planning consent 13/03820/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2020-05-14
View full details - - Drakes Farm Higher Wambrook Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3DF
Application to discharge conditions 3 (roof materials), 4 (rainwater goods) and 5 (details of roof eaves, ridges etc.) of approval 17/02952/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2018-04-23
View full details - - The Old Rectory Higher Wambrook Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3DF
Application to carry out works to various trees within red triangle on plan.Amended Notification - To only carry out crown-reduction works on x2 Sycamores located on the N/E edge of the group, by up t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2017-01-26
View full details - - The Bothy Higher Wambrook Wambrook Chard TA20 3DF
Erection of a single storey extension to dwelling (GR 329278/108492)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2016-01-04
View full details - - The Homestead Higher Wambrook Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3DF
The erection of a single storey side extension to dwellinghouse. (GR 329178/108256)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2015-05-12
View full details - - The Homestead Higher Wambrook Wambrook Chard TA20 3DF
Change of use of land from agricultural to domestic for The Homestead (Retrospective) and retention of 2 no. ancillary domestic outbuilding. (GR 329178/108256)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2015-02-23
View full details - - The Homestead Higher Wambrook Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3DF
Application for a Non Material Amendment to planning permission 13/02306/FUL for changes to south west and north west elevations. (GR 329178/108256)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2014-04-08
View full details - - The Homestead Higher Wambrook Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3DF
Alterations and the erection of extensions to dwellinghouse (Revised Application). (GR 329178/108256)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2013-09-18
View full details - - The Homestead Higher Wambrook Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3DF
Alterations and the erection of extensions to dwellinghouse. (GR 329178/108256)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2013-06-06
View full details - - The Homestead Higher Wambrook Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3DF
Alterations and the erection of 3 No. extensions. (GR 329178/108256)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2013-04-02
View full details - - Wambrook House Higher Wambrook Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3DF
Application to fell 2 No. trees both within a conservation area. (GR 329195/108455)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2011-01-07
View full details - - Wambrook House Higher Wambrook Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3DF
The carrying out of internal and external alterations, the erection of a conservatory and the erection of a single storey extension. (GR 329195/108455)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2010-12-23
View full details - - Bartletts Cottage Higher Wambrook Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3DG
Alteration (raising height) of 2 windows (329411/108487)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2007-04-26
View full details - - Wambrook House Higher Wambrook Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3DF
Application to fell a sycamore tree within a conservation area (GR 329256/108425)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2007-03-01
View full details - - Bartletts Higher Wambrook Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3DG
Proposed two storey extension to dwelling (GR 329422/108506)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2003-04-11
View full details - - Bartletts Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3DG
Notification of intent to remove Leylandii trees and 3 conifer trees. (Conservation Area) (GR 294/085)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2002-06-26
View full details - - The Coach House Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3DF
Erection of single storey extension and alterations (GR 293/085)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2001-11-28
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A brief summary of Higher Wambrook in Somerset
Higher Wambrook is a quaint hamlet within the civil parish of Wambrook, nestled in the picturesque Blackdown Hills of Somerset, England. Located approximately 2 miles southwest of Chard, the area comprises both Higher and Lower Wambrook, with the latter occasionally referred to as Haselcombe. This charming locale may hold potential for various planning applications, catering to those looking to develop in a serene countryside setting.
Property prices in Higher Wambrook show an average sale price of £306,510, 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 Higher Wambrook a particularly low-crime area.
Higher Wambrook has one conservation area within its boundaries: Higher Wambrook. 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 Higher Wambrook includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Blackdown Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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