Lower Weare, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Weare, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Lower Weare
Lower Weare is a village located in the civil parish of Weare, Somerset, positioned along the River Axe and south of the Mendip Hills. The parish encompasses several other settlements, including the hamlets of Alston Sutton, Brinscombe, Sparrow Hill, and a portion of Stone Allerton, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £417,945 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Sedgemoor 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Weare.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Weare.
- 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 Lower Weare based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Lower Weare.
- - Electronic Telecommunications Apparatus along, Notting Hill Way, Lower Weare, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26
Notice of intent to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus, comprising of 2no. 9 Meter light wooden poles. Ref: WGSW6R2R
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Electronic Telecommunications Apparatus along, Notting Hill Way, Lower Weare, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26
Notice of intent to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus, comprising of 1no. 9 Meter light wooden poles. Ref: V24002
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-02-26
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A brief summary of Lower Weare in Somerset
Lower Weare is a village located in the civil parish of Weare, Somerset, positioned along the River Axe and south of the Mendip Hills. The parish encompasses several other settlements, including the hamlets of Alston Sutton, Brinscombe, Sparrow Hill, and a portion of Stone Allerton, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Lower Weare show an average sale price of £417,945, 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 Lower Weare a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Weare has one conservation area within its boundaries: Weare. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lower Weare includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Crook Peak to Shute Shelve Hill SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Mendip Limestone Grasslands. 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, Lower Weare 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 Lower Weare
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Lower Weare. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Weare may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lower Weare were telecoms (4), tree works (3), full planning applications (1).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Badgworth planning applications
- Cross planning applications
- Sparrow Hill planning applications
- Weare planning applications
- Rackley planning applications
- Stone Allerton planning applications
- Alston Sutton planning applications
- Compton Bishop planning applications
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.