Latcham, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Latcham, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Latcham
Latcham is a village located in Somerset, England. It is notable for its historical significance and community engagement, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to local development and heritage preservation. The village's connections to notable individuals, including English footballer Les Latcham and Chilean archaeologist Ricardo E. Latcham, further enrich its cultural landscape.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £636,543 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Sedgemoor 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Latcham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Latcham.
- 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 Latcham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Latcham.
- - Land At, Mill Lane, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28
Erection of 1 No. self-build dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Maltfield House, Mudgley Road, Maltfield, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4TP
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to 1 No. Dwellinghouses (Class C3), and associated building operations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Land At, Combe Batch, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28
Application for Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 50/24/00021 (Hybrid (full and outline) application. Full application for the erection of 26 No. dwellings and formation of access, associa
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Cartref, Mill Lane, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4DN
Dismantle existing conservatory and erect rear extension and balcony.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-02-14
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A brief summary of Latcham in Somerset
Latcham is a village located in Somerset, England. It is notable for its historical significance and community engagement, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to local development and heritage preservation. The village's connections to notable individuals, including English footballer Les Latcham and Chilean archaeologist Ricardo E. Latcham, further enrich its cultural landscape.
Property prices in Latcham show an average sale price of £636,543, 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 Latcham a particularly low-crime area.
Latcham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wedmore. 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, Latcham 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 Latcham
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Latcham. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Latcham.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Latcham were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (3), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 23% 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, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Wedmore planning applications
- Sand planning applications
- Mudgley planning applications
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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.