Lower Woolston, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Woolston, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £247,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Woolston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Woolston.
- 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 Woolston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Lower Woolston.
- - Woolston Manor Farmhouse Woolston Road North Cadbury Yeovil Somerset BA22 7BL
Creation of a swimming pool at the rear of the property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Woolston Manor Farm Woolston Road North Cadbury Yeovil Somerset BA22 7BL
Prior Approval Notification for Change of use of three agricultural buildings to 4 no. dwellinghouses and associated operational development.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Woolston Farm Woolston Road North Cadbury Yeovil Somerset BA22 7BL
Prior Approval Notification for the change of use of an agricultural building to a dwellinghouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-04-19
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A brief summary of Lower Woolston in Somerset
Lower Woolston is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
Property prices in Lower Woolston show an average sale price of £247,510, 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 Woolston a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Woolston has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Woolston, Blackford, Compton Pauncefoot. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Woolston includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Woolston 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 Woolston
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Lower Woolston. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Lower Woolston.
The average decision time of 48 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 Woolston were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Blackford planning applications
- Woolston planning applications
- Compton Pauncefoot planning applications
- Yarlington planning applications
- North Cadbury planning applications
- Brookhampton planning applications
- Maperton planning applications
- North Town 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.