Highway, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Highway, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Highway 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 Highway
Martock is a large village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 7 miles northwest of Yeovil in the South Somerset district. Bounded by Hurst to the south and the A303, the parish also includes the area of Bower Hinton to the west. With a population of 4,766, Martock has a rich history as a market town, making it a significant area for planning applications and development considerations.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £307,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Highway.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Highway.
- 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 Highway based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
30 planning applications found near Highway.
- - Orchard View Stapleton Road Martock Somerset TA12 6AN
Application to Fell No. 1 Tree as shown with the South Somerset District Council (MART 1) 2015 Tree Preservation Order.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-08-22
View full details - - Land OS 5389 Milton Lane Ash Martock Somerset
Notification of intent to erect an agricultural building for storage of farm machinery and dry foods & hay / straw
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2020-09-22
View full details - - Madingley Gardens Stapleton Road Martock TA12 6AN
Replacement windows and doors to improve security and upgrade heating economy. Windows and doors to be cream PVC.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2020-05-11
View full details - - Madingley Gardens Stapleton Road Martock Somerset TA12 6AN
S73A application to vary condition 2 of application 13/02093/FUL (approved plans) to allow 6 skylight, folding doors and additional window on South elevation, additional window on East elevation of th
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2020-01-21
View full details - - Barn At The Coach House West Street Stapleton Martock Somerset
Application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of approval 16/02758/FUL (minor elevational changes to both dwelling and garage)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2019-04-23
View full details - - The Coach House Stapleton Martock Somerset TA12 6AN
Notification for prior approval for the change of use of existing agricultural building to a dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2018-04-13
View full details - - Highway Farm Highway Ash Martock Somerset TA12 6NT
Discharge of condition no. 06 (drainage) of 16/02728/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2017-11-15
View full details - - Land Os 6687 Highway Ash Martock Somerset TA12 6NT
Discharge of condition 2 (details of access improvements) of approved planning application 16/02735/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2016-11-02
View full details - - Barn At The Coach House West Street Stapleton Martock Somerset
Change of use of agricultural building to dwelling with associated provision of domestic access and garden, and erection of garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2016-06-23
View full details - - Highway Farm Highway Ash Martock Somerset TA12 6NT
Change of use of land from sui generis- auction to sui generis- bus depot together with the formation of a vehicular access.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2016-06-16
View full details - - Land Os 6687 Highway Ash Martock Somerset TA12 6NT
Laying of a hardcore track - retrospective.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2016-06-16
View full details - - Land North Of Lavers Oak Stapleton Road Martock Somerset
Application to carry out works to 4 no. horse chestnut trees, 2 no. beech trees and 1 no. ash tree which are included within the South Somerset District Council Tree Preservation Order (Martock 1 2015
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2016-03-31
View full details - - Highway Farm Highway Ash Martock TA12 6NT
Replacement conservatory from existing dwarf walls and to include new timber windows and plain tiled roof covering. (GR 346779/120798)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2015-09-10
View full details - - Highway Farm Highway Ash Martock Somerset TA12 6NT
Change of use of land from sui generis- auction to sui generis- bus depot (GR:346779/120798).
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2015-08-27
View full details - - 1 West Street Stapleton Martock Somerset TA12 6AW
Certificate of lawful development for the existing use of a building as a studio workshop (use class B1(a)) (GR:346154/120983)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2015-06-16
View full details - - Land North Of Lavers Oak Stapleton Road Martock Somerset
Residential development of up to 91 dwellings (Use Class C3) with public open space, vehicular access and associated infrastructure (GR:346264/120623)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2015-01-29
View full details - - Land West Of Stapleton Road Martock Somerset
Request for screening opinion in respect of proposed residential development (GR 346277/120597)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2015-01-13
View full details - - Land Os 6687 Highway Ash Martock Somerset TA12 6NT
Notification of intent to erect an agricultural building for storage of hay. ( GR 346552/120826 )
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2012-08-21
View full details - - Cross Farm Stapleton Road Martock Somerset TA12 6AN
Erection of a timber builiding for use as home office/artists studio (GR: 346278/120790)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2010-09-06
View full details - - The Hayloft Stapleton Cross Stapleton Road Martock Somerset TA12 6AN
The erection of a single storey extension to dwellinghouse and the installation of 3 no. rooflights (GR 346257/120835)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2008-09-23
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A brief summary of Highway in Somerset
Martock is a large village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 7 miles northwest of Yeovil in the South Somerset district. Bounded by Hurst to the south and the A303, the parish also includes the area of Bower Hinton to the west. With a population of 4,766, Martock has a rich history as a market town, making it a significant area for planning applications and development considerations.
Property prices in Highway show an average sale price of £307,290, 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 Highway a particularly low-crime area.
Highway has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Coat, Martock and Bower Hinton. 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, Highway 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 Highway
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Highway. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 17 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Highway may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 17 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Highway were outline applications (2), other applications (2), full planning applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Ash planning applications
- Coat planning applications
- Stapleton planning applications
- Milton planning applications
- Martock planning applications
- Witcombe planning applications
- Hurst planning applications
- Bower Hinton planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.