Middle Burnham, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Middle Burnham, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
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Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Bridgwater
- LSOA: Sedgemoor 002G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Middle Burnham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Middle Burnham.
- 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 Middle Burnham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Middle Burnham.
- - 92 Winchester Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1JD
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of a single storey extension, extending 4.40m from the rear North elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - The Coach House, Stoddens Lane, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2DF
Application for Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 11/24/00065 (Erection of oak conservatory/garden room to West elevation.) to allow for reduction of the width of the approved conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 7 Dewar Close, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2TE
Erection of 1.8m wooden fence and demolition of existing boundary wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-07-11
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A brief summary of Middle Burnham in Somerset
Middle Burnham is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Middle Burnham a particularly low-crime area.
Middle Burnham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Burnham-on-Sea. 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 Middle Burnham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bridgwater Bay SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Severn Estuary; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Severn Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Severn Estuary. 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, Middle Burnham 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 Middle Burnham
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Middle Burnham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Middle Burnham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Middle Burnham were full planning applications (12), outline applications (4), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 18 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.