Launcherley, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Launcherley, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Launcherley 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 Launcherley
St Cuthbert Out, also known as Wells St Cuthbert Out, is a civil parish situated in Somerset, England, and completely encircles the city and parish of Wells. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 4,574, reflecting a growth from 3,749 in 2011. This area may be of interest to those researching planning applications due to its increasing population and proximity to the city of Wells.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Mendip 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Launcherley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Launcherley.
- 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 Launcherley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Launcherley.
- - The Paddock Woodford Road Launcherley Wells Somerset BA5 1QJ
Erection of a feather edged fence running on the inside of the boundary hedge.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Land At 354905 143722 Lower Wellesley Road Launcherley Wells Somerset BA5 1QJ
Erection of a holiday let with associated parking & landscaping works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Woodford Farm Woodford Farm Road Woodford Wells Somerset BA5 1QQ
Application for prior notification of agricultural development for a proposed building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - The Paddock Woodford Road Launcherley Wells Somerset BA5 1QJ
Conversion of existing outbuilding into ancillary accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-03-08
View full details - - Hollow Tree Farm Woodford Road Launcherley Wells Somerset BA5 1QJ
Installation of a new roof over existing annexe to create a bedroom
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2022-03-31
View full details - - Woodford Farm Woodford Farm Road Woodford Wells Somerset BA5 1QQ
Application for prior notification of agricultural development for a proposed building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Mendip | Date: 2018-11-21
View full details - 2015/2216/HSE - Hollow Tree Farm Woodford Road Launcherley Wells Somerset BA5 1QJ
Self-contained annexe extension ancillary to main dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2015-09-18
View full details - - Hollow Tree Farm Woodford Road Launcherley Wells Somerset BA5 1QJ
Self-contained annexe extension ancillary to main dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2015-09-18
View full details - - Hollow Tree Farm, Launcherley, Nr Wells, BA5 1QJ
Conversion and extension of former milking parlour to form a holiday let.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2010-08-25
View full details - - Woodford Farm, Woodford Lane, Wells, BA5 1QQ
Erection of agricultural storage building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Mendip | Date: 2010-08-11
View full details - - Launcherley House, -, Launcherley, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1QJ
Demolition of existing dwelling, erection of new dwelling and extension to residential curtilage [as amended by plans rec'd 27-02-2004 - revised siting and design including reduction of roof height] (
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2004-01-27
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A brief summary of Launcherley in Somerset
St Cuthbert Out, also known as Wells St Cuthbert Out, is a civil parish situated in Somerset, England, and completely encircles the city and parish of Wells. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 4,574, reflecting a growth from 3,749 in 2011. This area may be of interest to those researching planning applications due to its increasing population and proximity to the city of Wells.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Launcherley a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Launcherley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Twinhills Woods and Meadows SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Launcherley
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Launcherley. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Launcherley maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Launcherley were full planning applications (8), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 89% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.
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