Otterford, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Otterford, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Otterford
Otterford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, nestled in the scenic Blackdown Hills, approximately 7 miles south of Taunton. With a population of 356, it offers a tranquil rural setting that may appeal to those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 392 (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: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 019A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Otterford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Otterford.
- 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 Otterford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Otterford.
- - 3 CHURCH BARTON OTTERFORD ROAD CULMHEAD TAUNTON TA3 7EQ
Change of use of land from agricultural to residential curtilage at 3 Church Barton, Otterford Road, Culmhead (retention of works already undertaken)
Status: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-02-07
View full details - - Church Farm, Otterford Road, Culmhead
Non-material amendment to application 29/17/0033 for the omission of garage block and use of retained steel building for covered parking and for re cladding of the valley side at Church Farm, Otterfor
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2019-04-15
View full details - - Church Farm, Otterford Road, Culmhead
Non-material amendment to application number 29/07/0017 for conversion of Barns to 8 No. dwellings & provision of parking at Church Farm, Otterford Road, Culmhead
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2018-12-11
View full details - - Church Farm, Otterford Road, Culmhead
Erection of lean-to extension for fodder storage on agricultural building at Church Farm, Otterford Road, Culmhead
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2018-07-11
View full details - - Church Barton, Otterford Road, Culmhead
Installation of underground Calor Gas tanks to serve housing development at Church Barton, Otterford Road, Culmhead
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2018-05-18
View full details - - Church Barton, Otterford Road, Culmhead
Non material amendment to application number 29/07/0017 for minor alterations to elevations at Church Barton, Otterford Road, Culmhead
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2018-02-06
View full details - - Church Farm, Otterford Road, Culmhead
Demolition of steel framed agricultural buildings, erection of garage block and formation of parking at Church Farm, Otterford Road, Culmhead
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2017-12-20
View full details - - Church Farm, Otterford Road, Culmhead
Non-material amendment to application 29/08/0011 to increase size and height of garage to accommodate bat hotel at Church Farm, Otterford Road, Culmhead
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2017-09-20
View full details - - Church Farm, Otterford Road, Culmhead
Non-material amendment to application 29/07/0017 to reduce the number of dwellings from 8 to 6 with minor changes and introduction of black metal flues at Church Farm, Otterford Road, Culmhead
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2017-07-27
View full details - - Church Farm, Otterford Road, Culmhead
Non-material amendment to application 29/08/0011 (to add a condition of plan numbers) at Church Farm, Otterford Road, Culmhead
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2017-03-09
View full details - - CHURCH FARM, CULMHEAD
ERECTION OF A GENERAL PURPOSE AGRICULTURAL BUILDING AT CHURCH FARM, CULMHEAD
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2014-04-30
View full details - - OTTERHEAD LODGE, CULMHEAD
ERECTION OF EXTENSION AT OTTERHEAD LODGE, CULMHEAD
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2011-02-25
View full details - - CHURCH FARM, CULMHEAD AS AMENDED BY PLANS RECIEVED ON 01/04/11.
ERECTION OF AGRICULTURAL BUILDING TO REPLACE SILAGE BARN WITHIN FARMYARD (TO BE DEMOLISHED) AT CHURCH FARM, CULMHEAD (AMENDED SCHEME OF 29/10/0013)AS AMENDED BY PLANS RECIEVED ON 01/04/11.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2011-01-28
View full details - - CHURCH FARM, CULMHEAD
DEMOLITION OF SILAGE BARN AND ERECTION OF AGRICULTURAL BUILDING AT CHURCH FARM, CULMHEAD
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2010-04-29
View full details - - ROBIN HOOD'S BUTTS, FYFETT, OTTERFORD
APPLICATION TO FELL ONE BEECH TREE AND TO CARRY OUT MANAGEMENT WORK TO 2 BEECH TREES INCLUDED IN TAUNTON DEANE BOROUGH (OTTERFORD NO.1) TREE PRESERVATION ORDER 1969 AT ROBIN HOOD'S BUTTS, FYFETT, OTTE
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2009-12-14
View full details - - CHURCH FARM, OTTERFORD.
CONVERSION OF BUILDING TO FORM ONE DWELLING WITH THE ERECTION OF A GARAGE (AMENDED SCHEME FOR PREVIOUSLY APPROVED UNIT 8) AT CHURCH FARM, OTTERFORD.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2008-08-01
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A brief summary of Otterford in Somerset
Otterford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, nestled in the scenic Blackdown Hills, approximately 7 miles south of Taunton. With a population of 356, it offers a tranquil rural setting that may appeal to those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 392 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.
Property prices in Otterford 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 Otterford a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Otterford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Deadman SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Blackdown Hills. 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, Otterford 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 Otterford
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Otterford. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Otterford.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Otterford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Otterford were full planning applications (1), tree works (1). 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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