Search Lopen planning applications
10 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Lopen · updated daily · Somerset Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Inas House Church Street Lopen South Petherton Somerset TA13 5JXAwaiting decisionNotification of intent to coppice No. 1 Ash Tree within a Conservation area. (Fraxinus excelsior) showing signs of ash dieback.Received 4 Nov 202626/02604/TCA
- Gummers Castle Old A303 Seavington St Michael Ilminster Somerset TA19 0QBAwaiting decisionSection 73 application to amend condition No.21 (details) of planning application 25/00811/PAMB for the change of use and conversion of existing agricultural building to form No.1 dwelling (Allowed at Appeal APP/E3335/W/25/3374472)Received 23 Oct 202626/02208/S73
- West Down Orchard Touring Park Lopenhead South Petherton Somerset TA13 5JHRefusedApplication for a Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Use or Development for the following proposed use: Proposed mixed use of West Down Orchard Park for touring caravans for holiday periods and 32 touring or static caravans for main or sole permanent residence.Received 30 Sep 202626/02116/COL
- Old Bakehouse Holloway Road Lopen South Petherton Somerset TA13 5JUAwaiting decisionNotification of intent to fell No 1 Sycamore tree within a conservation areaReceived 29 Sep 202626/02293/TCA
- Shores Farm Frog Street Lopen South Petherton Somerset TA13 5JRAwaiting decisionNotification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No 1 Cherry Tree within a conservation area.Received 25 Sep 202626/02278/TCA
Planning in Lopen
Only 5 decisions near Lopen in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lopen in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.
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Around Lopen
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TA13 63 applications in the last 12 monthsTA19 106 applications in the last 12 months
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About Lopen
Lopen is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 8 miles west of Yeovil. With a population of 260 residents, Lopen offers a unique rural setting that may influence planning applications in the area, especially for developments that align with its community character and needs. The settlement has a population of approximately 260 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.
Property prices in Lopen show an average sale price of £423,307, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lopen area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lopen a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lopen 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lopen, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Lopen.
The most common types were outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1).