Lympsham, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lympsham, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Lympsham
Lympsham is a picturesque village and civil parish located six miles west of Axbridge and southeast of Weston-super-Mare in Somerset, England. Nestled near the River Axe, the parish also encompasses the charming hamlet of Wick, which features historical architecture, including the mid-18th century Wick Farmhouse. This area offers a blend of rural charm and historical significance, making it a potential site for various planning applications.
Population: 926 (2021)
District: Sedgemoor
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £285,604 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Weston-super-Mare
- LSOA: North Somerset 023D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lympsham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lympsham.
- 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 Lympsham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Lympsham.
- - Ranscombe House, Slade Lane, Lympsham, Weston-super-mare, Somerset, BS24 0DP
Construction of New Dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Fern Court, Rectory Way, Lympsham, Weston-super-mare, Somerset, BS24 0EW
Erection of extension to the North East elevation, porch to the South West elevation, attic conversion to include insertion of 12no. rooflights and internal reconfiguration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-06-26
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A brief summary of Lympsham in Somerset
Lympsham is a picturesque village and civil parish located six miles west of Axbridge and southeast of Weston-super-Mare in Somerset, England. Nestled near the River Axe, the parish also encompasses the charming hamlet of Wick, which features historical architecture, including the mid-18th century Wick Farmhouse. This area offers a blend of rural charm and historical significance, making it a potential site for various planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 926 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sedgemoor district.
Property prices in Lympsham show an average sale price of £285,604, 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 Lympsham a particularly low-crime area.
Lympsham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lympsham. 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, Lympsham 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 Lympsham
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Lympsham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lympsham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Lympsham were full planning applications (5). Full planning applications account for 100% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.