Howleigh, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Howleigh, Somerset.

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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: Taunton and Wellington
• LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 016E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Howleigh.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Howleigh.

• 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 Howleigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Howleigh.

1. - Howleigh House, Howleigh Road, Blagdon Hill
   Change of use of land from agricultural land to residential garden (Use Class C3) with earthworks to improve drainage and alter garden at Howleigh House, Howleigh Road, Blagdon Hill (part retrospectiv
   Status: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2022-01-04
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2. - Howleigh House, Howleigh Road, Blagdon Hill
   Erection of a timber orangery to the side of Howleigh House, Howleigh Road, Blagdon Hill
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2021-09-13
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3. - Lower Woodbrook, Howleigh Road, Blagdon Hill
   Conversion of outbuilding to home office and utility space with installation of entrance gates, set back from highway, at Lower Woodbrook, Howleigh Road, Blagdon Hill
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2020-11-17
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4. - Lower Woodbrook, Howleigh Road, Blagdon Hill
   Conversion of outbuilding to home office and utility space with installation of entrance gates, set back from highway, at Lower Woodbrook, Howleigh Road, Blagdon Hill
   Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2020-11-17
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5. - Land at Higher Woodbrook Farm, Lowton, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7ST
   Retention of Deposited Soil on OS Field nos 1308 (pt) and 1600 (pt) OS. sheet ST2018 - details to satisfy condition 3 (Method Statement)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Somerset | Date: 2013-02-22
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6. - Land at Higher Woodbrook Farm, Lowton, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7ST
   Retention of Deposited Soil on OS Field nos 1308 (pt) and 1600 (pt) OS. sheet ST2018 - details to satisfy condition 3 (Method Statement)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Somerset | Date: 2012-10-30
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7. - HIGHER WOODBROOK FARM, LOWTON
   RETENTION OF DEPOSITED SOIL ON OS FIELD NUMBERS 1308 PART AND 1600 PART AT LAND AT HIGHER WOODBROOK FARM, LOWTON
   Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2012-04-20
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8. - Land at Higher Woodbrook Farm, Lowton, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7ST
   Retention of Deposited Soil on OS Field nos 1308 (pt) and 1600 (pt) OS. sheet ST2018
   Status: Permitted | Council: Somerset | Date: 2012-04-13
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9. - LOWER WOODBROOK, LOWTON, BLAGDON HILL, PITMINSTER
   ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO THE WEST ELEVATION OF LOWER WOODBROOK, LOWTON, BLAGDON HILL, PITMINSTER
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2011-11-29
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10. - LOWER WOODBROOK, LOWTON, BLAGDON HILL, PITMINSTER
    ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO THE WEST ELEVATION, REMOVAL OF CONSERVATORY AND INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS AT LOWER WOODBROOK, LOWTON, BLAGDON HILL, PITMINSTER
    Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2011-11-29
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11. - HOWLEIGH HOUSE, BLAGDON HILL, PITMINSTER AS AMENDED BY DRAWINGS HOPKINS PROP1A RECEIVED 4TH FEBRUARY 2009.
    REMOVAL OF LEAN TO STRUCTURE AND ERECTION OF SUNROOM TO REAR OF PROPERTY AT HOWLEIGH HOUSE, BLAGDON HILL, PITMINSTER AS AMENDED BY DRAWINGS HOPKINS PROP1A (x2) RECEIVED 4TH FEBRUARY 2009.
    Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2008-12-08
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A brief summary of Howleigh in Somerset

Howleigh is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Howleigh 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 Howleigh a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Howleigh includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Prior's Park & Adcombe Wood SSSI; 3 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Howleigh 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 Howleigh

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Howleigh. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Howleigh.

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Howleigh were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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