Othery, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Othery, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Othery 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 Othery
Othery is a historic parish and village in Somerset, established in 1515, located 7 miles east of Bridgwater and 4 miles north-west of Langport. Nestled on a detached section of Sowy island within the Somerset Levels, it spans 553 hectares following a 1985 boundary adjustment with Burrowbridge. The area's borders, defined by intricate ditches and walls, were developed from the 13th century onward to manage the waters of the River Cary and River Parrett, crucial for planning considerations in this flood-prone region.
Population: 687 (2021)
District: Sedgemoor
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Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Bridgwater
- LSOA: Sedgemoor 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Othery.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Othery.
- 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 Othery based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Othery.
- - Olivers House, Fore Street, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0QH
Outline application with all matters reserved, for the erection of 1No. self-build dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Colthay, Rye Lane, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0PT
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - North Lane Farm, North Lane, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0QG
Change of use and conversion of agricultural building to 1No. dwelling and erection of store to the (SE) elevation (partially retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - Westfield Farm, Paynes Lane, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0QB
Construction of 3 No. New Dwellings (fall back following successful Class Q conversion proposal)
Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Land to the West of, Townsend, Othery, Bridgwater
Erection of a stable building and creation of a riding arena.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - Land (2) To The North Of, Load Pool, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7
Outline planning permission with some matters reserved for erection of 5 self-build dwellings and 2 open market dwellings along with associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - The Old Bakery, Fore Street, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0QS
Replacement of ground and first floor windows to the East and South elevations, with the replacement of 1no. ground floor window to the North elevation.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-03-24
View full details - - The Old Bakery, Fore Street, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0QS
Replacement of ground and first floor windows to the East and South elevations, with the replacement of 1no. ground floor window to the North elevation.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-03-24
View full details - - Orchard Farm, Bedwell Lane, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0QJ
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of portal framed agricultural building for storage of machinery and fodder.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2020-12-09
View full details - - Orchard Farm, Bedwell Lane, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0QJ
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the erection of an agricultural storage building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2020-04-06
View full details - - Orchard Farm, Bedwell Lane, Othery, Bridgwater, TA7 0QJ
Siting of a temporary agricultural workers mobile home.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2018-07-02
View full details - - Bedwell Farm, Bedwell Lane, Othery, Bridgwater, TA7 0QJ
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed erection of a single storey extension to rear (SE) elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2018-05-11
View full details - - Orchard Farm, Bedwell Lane, Othery, Bridgwater, TA7 0QJ
Retention of an agricultural worker's mobile home for a temporary period of 6 months.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2017-10-06
View full details - - Bedwell Cottage, Bedwell Lane, Othery, Bridgwater, TA7 0QJ
Change of use of agricultural land to be used to a fixed tent campsite.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2016-09-23
View full details - - Land (2) to the North of, Orchard Farm, Bedwell Lane, Othery, Bridgwater, TA7 0QJ
Erection of agricultural workers dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2016-01-26
View full details - - Land at, Orchard Farm, Bedwell Lane, Othery, Bridgwater, TA7 0QJ
Erection of agricultural workers dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2015-08-28
View full details - - Bedwell Cottage, Bedwell Lane, Othery, Bridgwater, TA7 0QJ
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed detached building to form snooker room, keep fit area, sauna, shower room, store and office, demolition of existing building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2013-02-25
View full details - - Bedwell Cottage, Bedwell Lane, Othery, Bridgwater, TA7 0QJ
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed conversion of garage to ancillary living accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2013-01-04
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A brief summary of Othery in Somerset
Othery is a historic parish and village in Somerset, established in 1515, located 7 miles east of Bridgwater and 4 miles north-west of Langport. Nestled on a detached section of Sowy island within the Somerset Levels, it spans 553 hectares following a 1985 boundary adjustment with Burrowbridge. The area's borders, defined by intricate ditches and walls, were developed from the 13th century onward to manage the waters of the River Cary and River Parrett, crucial for planning considerations in this flood-prone region. The settlement has a population of approximately 687 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sedgemoor district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Othery a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Othery includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Southlake Moor SSSI, King's 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.
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Planning Activity in Othery
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Othery. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Othery may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Othery were full planning applications (6), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 86% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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