Oare, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oare, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Oare 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 Oare
Oare is a quaint village and civil parish situated along the Oare Water in Exmoor, Somerset, approximately 6 miles east of Lynton. The parish encompasses the hamlet of Oareford and the nearby village of Culbone, which is notable for its small church, making it a unique area of interest for those exploring planning applications in the region.
Population: 50 (2021)
District: Somerset West and Taunton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £409,294 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
- LSOA: North Devon 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oare.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oare.
- 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 Oare based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Oare.
- - Kemps Farm Oare Minehead Lynton EX35 6NX
Lawful development certificate for the existing use of the first floor of the barn (known as The Hayloft) which has been used continuously as a holiday let in breach of condition 2 of approved applica
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-12-11
View full details - - KEMPS FARM, OARE, LYNTON, EX35 6NX
Proposed partial demolition of rear single storey extension and replacement with part single and two storey rear extension, together with, erection of attached car port.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2023-09-21
View full details - - OARE HOUSE, OARE, LYNTON, EX35 6NX
Application for the change of use of land and siting of an off-grid eco retreat as a form of alternative camping accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2023-03-24
View full details - - Oare Manor, Oare, Somerset
Widening of bridleway access gate, surfacing, widening and fencing of part of the bridleway, change of use from agricultural land to equestrian and agricultural use, erection of 2 emergency lights, re
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2015-05-28
View full details - - Stable Flat, Oare House, Oare, Minehead, Somerset
Lawful Development Certificate for the existing residential use of stable flat in a manner ancillary to and within the same planning unit as Oare House. As per additional information 24.03.14. (Amende
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2014-03-14
View full details - - Oare House, Oare, Lynton, Devon
Proposed change of use of land from agricultural to domestic curtilage to include stabling with feed store and tack room. Part retrospective.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2012-10-09
View full details - - Oare Manor Cottage, Oare, Lynton, Devon
Proposed erection of 16 hedge mounted kioto solar photovoltaic panels. Retrospective.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2012-06-20
View full details - - Oare House, Oare, Lynton, Devon
Proposed erection of a 15m (17.5m height to tip) wind turbine.
Status: Rejected | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2012-04-18
View full details - - Oare House, Oare, Lynton, Devon
Proposed installation of ground mounted solar photovoltaic array.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2011-10-26
View full details - - Kemps Farm, Oare, Brendon, Somerset
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory together with a proposed two storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2011-09-21
View full details - - Oare House, Oare, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6NX
Proposed kitchen extension, alterations to the boot room to include a door, window and the increase in pitch of the slated roof together with the installation of 4 no. new windows
Status: Permitted | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2011-08-17
View full details - - Upper Cottage, Oare Manor, Oare
Conversion of dis-used rooms to form part of existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2009-09-17
View full details - - Upper Cottage, Oare Manor, Oare, Somerset, EX35 6NX
Lawful development certificate for an existing use as a residential unit.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2009-06-03
View full details - - Oare Manor, Oare, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6NX
Construction of replacement conservatory and the replacement of balustrading to two external staircases.
Status: Permitted | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2008-08-27
View full details - - Oare House, Oare
Ground floor kitchen extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2006-09-20
View full details - - Oare Bridge, New Road, Oare, Lynton
Repairs to structure raise height of parapet to suit new highway levels (associated highway alignment is to be adjusted)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2005-02-18
View full details - - KEMPS FARM,OARE,LYNTON,DEVON,EX35 6NX
ERECTION OF TWO STOREY EXTENSION
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2001-07-19
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A brief summary of Oare in Somerset
Oare is a quaint village and civil parish situated along the Oare Water in Exmoor, Somerset, approximately 6 miles east of Lynton. The parish encompasses the hamlet of Oareford and the nearby village of Culbone, which is notable for its small church, making it a unique area of interest for those exploring planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 50 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.
Property prices in Oare show an average sale price of £409,294, 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 Oare a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Oare includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North Exmoor SSSI, Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Exmoor Heaths; 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, Oare 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 Oare
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Oare. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Oare may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 89 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Oare were amendments (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.
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