Northfield, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Northfield, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Northfield 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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £277,478 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Bridgwater
- LSOA: Sedgemoor 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Northfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Northfield.
- 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 Northfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Northfield.
- - 78A Durleigh Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7JE
Erection of a two-storey extension to the rear (north) of existing dwelling with associated works; Conversion of garage to habitable accomodation & alteration of site frontage to form new vehicle acce
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 11 Dunkery Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7LW
Erection of an extension to the rear, on site of existing (to be demolished).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - ST MARY'S VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL, Oakfield Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7LX
Application to determine if prior approval is required for demolition of an existing nursery building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 22 Queenswood Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7NB
Proposed change of use to use a dwellinghouse for the care & supervision of a maximum of 4No. young people with specific needs, supported by 5no. members of staff (3No. staying overnight) with associa
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 7 White Tail Drive, Bridgwater, TA6 7DE
LOFT CONVERSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 59 Danesboro Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7LS
Erection of extension to side elevation, installation of new roof over garage and outbuilding, including external insulation and render.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 35 Woodbury Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7LH
Erection of first floor extension (NW elevation).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Electronic Telecommunications Apparatus, adjacent to 70, Willoughby Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6
Notice of intent to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus comprising of 1no. 8m light wooden pole. Ref: WG7TP93S
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Electronic Telecommunications Apparatus, adjacent to 47, 55 & 56 Willoughby Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6
Notice of intent to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus comprising of 3no. 9m light wooden poles. Ref: WG6FN55V.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 44 Woodbury Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7LH
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 35A Durleigh Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7HX
Infill rear and single storey rear extension, replace flat roof to pitched roof, new garage and vehicle entrance improvements.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Land to the North of, Haygrove Farm, Durleigh Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6
Outline application (access only) for the erection of a dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - Electronic Telecommunications Apparatus, Outside 8, Quantock Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6
Notice of intent to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 50 Durleigh Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7JD
Erection of a two storey extension to the rear North elevation, over existing single storey garden room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-03-27
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A brief summary of Northfield in Somerset
Northfield is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
Property prices in Northfield show an average sale price of £277,478, 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 Northfield a particularly low-crime area.
Northfield has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bridgwater Central Area and Dock, Bridgwater Northfield. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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, Northfield 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 Northfield
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Northfield. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Northfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Northfield were full planning applications (14), tree works (5), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 48% 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 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.