Holywell Lake, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holywell Lake, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Holywell Lake 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 Holywell Lake
Thorne St Margaret is a village located within the civil parish of Wellington Without in Somerset, England, positioned approximately three miles west of Wellington. Nestled between the River Tone and the Bristol and Exeter railway, it is in close proximity to Holywell Lake, notable for being one of the Thankful Villages that had no casualties in World War I. This tranquil setting may present various opportunities for planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £357,451 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 017F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holywell Lake.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holywell Lake.
- 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 Holywell Lake based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Holywell Lake.
- - The Braes, 1 The Orchard, Holywell Lake, Wellington
Conversion of garage into ancillary accommodation at The Braes, 1 The Orchard, Holywell Lake, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - Knot Cottage, Holywell Lake, Wellington
Erection of a tool shed, formation of consolidated yard area, installation of shipping container and erection of greenhouse in connection with agricultural use on land to the west of Knot Cottage, Hol
Status: Undecided | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2021-07-20
View full details - - Farthing Down, Holywell Lake, Wellington
Application for Outline Planning with all matters reserved, except for layout and scale, for the erection of 2 No. detached dwellings on land at Farthing Down, Holywell Lake, Wellington
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2021-02-09
View full details - - Farthings Down, Holywell Lake, Wellington
Erection of single storey extension to rear of Farthings Down, Holywell Lake, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2019-12-10
View full details - - Farthing Down Combe, Farthing Down, Holywell Lake
Conversion of garage loft space to ancillary accommodation at Farthing Down Combe, Farthing Down, Holywell Lake
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2017-12-11
View full details - - adjacent to Knot Cottage, Farthing Down, Holywell Lake, Wellington
Outline application with all matters reserved for the erection of 1 No. dwelling on land adjacent to Knot Cottage, Farthing Down, Holywell Lake, Wellington
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2017-12-08
View full details - - Treetops, Farthing Down, Holywell Lake, Wellington
Erection of a single storey rear extension and two storey side extension at Treetops, Farthing Down, Holywell Lake, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2016-12-05
View full details - - TREETOPS, FARTHING DOWN, HOLYWELL LAKE, WELLINGTON
REPLACEMENT OF FRONT PORCH AT TREETOPS, FARTHING DOWN, HOLYWELL LAKE, WELLINGTON
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2014-02-28
View full details - - KIMBERLEY HOUSE HOLYWELL LAKE WELLINGTON TA21 0EH
ERECTION OF TWO STOREY REAR AND SIDE EXTENSION AT KIMBERLEY HOUSE, HOLYWELL LAKE, WELLINGTON (AS AMENDED)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2010-07-22
View full details - - BEECH TREE HOUSE, FARTHING DOWN, HOLYWELL LAKE, WELLINGTON.
ERECTION OF CONSERVATORY TO REAR AT BEECH TREE HOUSE, FARTHING DOWN, HOLYWELL LAKE, WELLINGTON.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2009-08-13
View full details - - HILL HOUSE, FARTHING DOWN, WELLINGTON
ERECTION OF FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION TO PROVIDE 'HOBBIES' ROOM AT HILL HOUSE, FARTHING DOWN, WELLINGTON (AS AMENDED BY PLAN RECEIVED 30 APRIL 2009)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2009-03-10
View full details - - CROSSWAYS, HOLYWELL LAKE, WELLINGTON
CONVERSION OF GARAGE TO LIVING ACCOMMODATION AND ERECTION OF GARAGE AT CROSSWAYS, HOLYWELL LAKE, WELLINGTON
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2008-07-15
View full details - - SHERWOOD HOLYWELL LAKE WELLINGTON TA21 0EL
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO REPLACE CONSERVATORY TO REAR AT SHERWOOD, HOLYWELL LAKE, WELLINGTON
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2007-11-27
View full details - - MEADOWSIDE HOLYWELL LAKE WELLINGTON TA21 0EH
ERECTION OF PITCHED ROOF TO GARAGE REPLACING FLAT ROOF AT MEADOWSIDE, HOLYWELL LAKE
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2007-07-25
View full details - - WOODPECKERS FARTHING DOWN HOLYWELL LAKE WELLINGTON TA21 0EH
WIDENING OF EXISTING ACCESS GATE AND ERECTION OF 1.0M TIMBER FENCE ATTACHED TO EXISTING BOUNDARY WALL AT WOODPECKERS, FARTHING DOWN, HOLYWELL LAKE.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2006-10-27
View full details - - HILL HOUSE FARTHING DOWN HOLYWELL LAKE WELLINGTON TA21 0EH
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION AND FRONT PORCH AT HILL HOUSE, FARTHING DOWN, HOLYWELL LAKE, WELLINGTON
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2006-06-14
View full details - - WOODBURY COTTAGE HOLYWELL LAKE WELLINGTON TA21 0EH
CHANGE OF USE OF PART OF LAND FROM AGRICULTURAL GRAZING TO DOMESTIC CURTILAGE AT WOODBURY COTTAGE, HOLYWELL LAKE, WELLINGTON
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2006-05-11
View full details - - BEECH TREE HOUSE HOLYWELL LAKE WELLINGTON TA21 0EH
ERECTION OF GARDEN ROOM AND STORE AT BEECH TREE HOUSE, HOLYWELL LAKE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2006-04-06
View full details - - 4 CORAMS HOLYWELL LAKE WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 0EL
ERECTION OF CONSERVATORY TO THE FRONT OF 4 CORAMS, HOLYWELL LAKE, WELLINGTON.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2002-10-02
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A brief summary of Holywell Lake in Somerset
Thorne St Margaret is a village located within the civil parish of Wellington Without in Somerset, England, positioned approximately three miles west of Wellington. Nestled between the River Tone and the Bristol and Exeter railway, it is in close proximity to Holywell Lake, notable for being one of the Thankful Villages that had no casualties in World War I. This tranquil setting may present various opportunities for planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Holywell Lake show an average sale price of £357,451, 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 Holywell Lake a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Holywell Lake includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Holywell Lake 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 Holywell Lake
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Holywell Lake. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Holywell Lake.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Holywell Lake were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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