North Curry, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Curry, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About North Curry
North Curry is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles east of Taunton. As of the 2011 census, the parish, which encompasses several hamlets, had a population of 1,640, making it a vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,773 (2021)
District: Somerset West and Taunton
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Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near North Curry.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Curry.
- 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 North Curry based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near North Curry.
- - Stoke Road, North Curry
Application for Outline Planning with all matters reserved except for access for the erection of 6 No. self-build dwellings on land to the north of Stoke Road, North Curry
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-04-03
View full details - - BROAD LANE FARM BROAD LANE NORTH CURRY TAUNTON TA3 6EE
Change of use of detached outbuilding into 1 No. holiday let at Broad Lane Farm, Broad Lane, North Curry
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-08-31
View full details - - Goulds Farm, Stoke Road, North Curry
Removal of Condition No. 18 (great crested newt district level licence) of application 24/21/0045 at Goulds Farm, Stoke Road, North Curry
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-05-23
View full details - - High Elms Nurseries, Broad Lane, North Curry
Erection of 1 No. dwelling with annexe with refurbishment of shed to garage at High Elms Nurseries, Broad Lane, North Curry
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2021-07-23
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A brief summary of North Curry in Somerset
North Curry is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles east of Taunton. As of the 2011 census, the parish, which encompasses several hamlets, had a population of 1,640, making it a vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,773 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes North Curry a particularly low-crime area.
North Curry has one conservation area within its boundaries: North Curry. 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 North Curry includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Curry and Hay Moors SSSI, North Curry Meadow SSSI, West Sedgemoor SSSI; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Somerset Levels & Moors; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Somerset Levels & Moors. 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, North Curry 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 North Curry
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near North Curry. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 North Curry.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near North Curry were full planning applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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