Monksilver, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Monksilver, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Monksilver
Monksilver is a picturesque village located 3 miles west of Williton in Somerset, nestled on the eastern slopes of the Brendon Hills and adjacent to the Exmoor National Park. The area is traversed by the Coleridge Way footpath, making it an attractive spot for outdoor enthusiasts, which could impact local planning applications related to development and conservation efforts.
Population: 101 (2021)
District: Somerset West and Taunton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £281,799 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Mid Devon 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Monksilver.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Monksilver.
- 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 Monksilver based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Monksilver.
- - Court Hall, Front Street, Monksilver, Williton, TA4 4JB
Installation of rooflight in side extension roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Court Hall, Front Street, Monksilver, Williton, TA4 4JB
Installation of rooflight in side extension roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - The Old Post Office, Front Street, Monksilver, Williton, TA4 4JB
Replacement of top layer of wheat thatch with water reed
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2025-10-10
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A brief summary of Monksilver in Somerset
Monksilver is a picturesque village located 3 miles west of Williton in Somerset, nestled on the eastern slopes of the Brendon Hills and adjacent to the Exmoor National Park. The area is traversed by the Coleridge Way footpath, making it an attractive spot for outdoor enthusiasts, which could impact local planning applications related to development and conservation efforts. The settlement has a population of approximately 101 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.
Property prices in Monksilver show an average sale price of £281,799, 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 Monksilver a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Monksilver includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: EXMOOR. 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, Monksilver 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 Monksilver
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Monksilver. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Monksilver may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Monksilver were listed building and heritage (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 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.