Hillcommon, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hillcommon, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Hillcommon
Oake is a charming village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles west of Taunton. With a population of 765, it offers a close-knit community atmosphere, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £281,799 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hillcommon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hillcommon.
- 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 Hillcommon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Hillcommon.
- - between 1, 2 and 3 Blagrove Cottages, Hillcommon
Application for Outline Planning with all matters reserved, except for access, for the erection of 1 No. dwelling on land between 1, 2 and 3 Blagrove Cottages, Hillcommon
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - CHERRY HOUSE WIVELISCOMBE ROAD HILLCOMMON TAUNTON TA4 1DY
Erection of a two bay, detached, car port at Cherry House, Wiveliscombe Road, Hillcommon
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Hillcommon in Somerset
Oake is a charming village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles west of Taunton. With a population of 765, it offers a close-knit community atmosphere, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Hillcommon show an average sale price of £281,799, 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 Hillcommon a particularly low-crime area.
Hillcommon has one conservation area within its boundaries: Halse. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hillcommon 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 Hillcommon
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Hillcommon. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 155 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hillcommon may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 155 days, decisions near Hillcommon take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Hillcommon were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.