Penselwood, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Penselwood, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Penselwood
Penselwood, a quaint village and civil parish in Somerset, is situated approximately 4 miles northeast of Wincanton and offers a strategic location near the borders of Wiltshire and Dorset. With a population of 314 as of the 2021 census, the area presents a unique blend of rural charm and connectivity, making it a notable point of interest for planning applications in the region.
Population: 314
District: Pen Selwood
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £286,289 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Penselwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Penselwood.
- 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 Penselwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Penselwood.
- - Rose Cottage Pen Selwood Wincanton Somerset BA9 8LP
S19 Application to vary Condition 02 (Approved Plans) to allow for slimline double glazing instead of single glazing relating to planning consent 23/01979/LBC; Application to replace 6 no UPVC sash wi
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Penlea Pear Ash Lane Pen Selwood Wincanton Somerset BA9 8LX
Remove existing cedar lean to and replace with utility room extension clad in cedar
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-04-21
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A brief summary of Penselwood in Somerset
Penselwood, a quaint village and civil parish in Somerset, is situated approximately 4 miles northeast of Wincanton and offers a strategic location near the borders of Wiltshire and Dorset. With a population of 314 as of the 2021 census, the area presents a unique blend of rural charm and connectivity, making it a notable point of interest for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 314. It sits within the Pen Selwood district.
Property prices in Penselwood show an average sale price of £286,289, 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 Penselwood a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Penselwood includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs. 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, Penselwood 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 Penselwood
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Penselwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Penselwood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Penselwood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Penselwood were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.