Melcombe, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Melcombe, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Melcombe 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 Melcombe
Melcombe is part of the civil parish of North Petherton in Somerset, England, located near the eastern foothills of the Quantock Hills and adjacent to the Somerset Levels. As of 2014, North Petherton has a population of 6,730 and encompasses several areas, including Hamp, Shearston, Woolmersdon, and Huntworth. This charming town offers a unique setting for planning applications, with its mix of rural character and proximity to various landscapes.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £289,209 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Melcombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Melcombe.
- 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 Melcombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
65 planning applications found near Melcombe.
- - Electronic Communications Apparatus adjacent to, 14, Pilots Helm, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6TB
Notice of intent to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus, 1no. 9m medium pole. Ref: NGA_V9041
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Electronic Telecommunications Apparatus, adjacent to 10, Millbay, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6SZ
Notice of intent to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus comprising of 1no. 9m medium wooden pole. Ref: WGMT897K
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-11-05
View full details - - 28 Pilots Helm, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6TB
Erection of a two Storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Redlands, Woolmersdon, Bridgwater, TA5 2BP
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to 1No. Dwellinghouse (Class C3), and associated building operations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 37 North Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6TE
Change of use from Single Family Dwelling (Class C3) to 6 Person HMO, (Class C4).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - Quantock House Library, Quantock Parade, Fore Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6TN
Change of use and conversion of former library to 1No. residential dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-06-19
View full details - - Land to the South of Dancing Hill, and West of, High Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6
Request for EIA Screening Opinion for development of up to 140 dwellings, public open space and associated infrastructure.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 37 North Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6TE
Demolition of lean-to and erection of a single storey extension to the side and rear and carport to the front of 37 North Street, North Petherton
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - North Petherton Community Centre, Fore Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6QA
Aluminium Tray sign (non illuminated) affixed to wall of building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - - 20 Verriers, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6SX
Landscaping to front garden with retaining walls to install a step lift & amended pedestrian access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - Dancing Hill Farm, Dancing Hill, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6NE
Erection of detached storage building/garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-08-30
View full details - - Dancing Hill Farm, Dancing Hill, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6NE
Change of use of land to residential (Class C3) for the erection of 1no. dwelling with vehicular access, garage & bike/bin store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-04-19
View full details - - 23 North Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6TE
Erection of first floor rear (North) extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2022-06-30
View full details - - 29 Pilots Helm, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6TB
Proposed loft conversion into first floor accommodation and installation of dormer windows to the rear (West) elevation and velux windows to the front (East) elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2021-05-21
View full details - - 25 North Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6TE
Application for Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 37/19/00013 (Change of use of land to residential, first floor extension on rear (North) elevation, porch and conversion of existing outbu
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2021-03-22
View full details - - 15 Verriers, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6SX
Removal of existing store and erection of a single storey rear (North- West) extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2021-03-03
View full details - - North Petherton Community Centre, Fore Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6QA
Placement of a steel bridge construction over the existing watercourse. Demolition of the existing public toilet block and re-location to the front of the Community Centre to allow for additional car
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2020-04-23
View full details - - 24 Pilots Helm, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6TB
Erection of two storey extension to side (south west) elevation (existing garage to be demolished) and single storey extension to rear (north west) elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2020-04-02
View full details - - 15 Verriers, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6SX
Quercus ilex (T2 shown T1 on Plan)) - Crown lift to 4.5m all round by removal of secondary growth. Remove branches previously wind damaged and hanging in crown. Deadwood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2019-06-12
View full details - - 23 Pilots Helm, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6TB
Erection of a single storey on site of existing (to be demolished) and two storey extension to rear (North West) elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2019-04-03
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A brief summary of Melcombe in Somerset
Melcombe is part of the civil parish of North Petherton in Somerset, England, located near the eastern foothills of the Quantock Hills and adjacent to the Somerset Levels. As of 2014, North Petherton has a population of 6,730 and encompasses several areas, including Hamp, Shearston, Woolmersdon, and Huntworth. This charming town offers a unique setting for planning applications, with its mix of rural character and proximity to various landscapes.
Property prices in Melcombe show an average sale price of £289,209, 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 Melcombe a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Melcombe includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Melcombe 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 Melcombe
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Melcombe. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Melcombe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Melcombe were full planning applications (13), outline applications (6), telecoms (5). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.