Pitcombe, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pitcombe, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Pitcombe
Pitcombe is a quaint village and civil parish located 1 mile southwest of Bruton and 5 miles from Wincanton in Somerset, England. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Cole, Godminster, and Hadspen, and had a population of 342 as of the 2021 census, making it a small yet vibrant community with potential planning opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £504,052 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pitcombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pitcombe.
- 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 Pitcombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Pitcombe.
- - Lisbury Farmhouse Cole Road Bruton Somerset BA10 0DD
Proposed radon mitigation works
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - The Old School Church Lane Pitcombe Bruton Somerset BA10 0PE
Discharge of Conditions No. 5 (method statement) and No. 6 (tree protection measures) of Planning Application 25/00076/HOU
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Rosemount Cole Road Bruton Somerset BA10 0DD
Erection of single storey side/rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-01-10
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A brief summary of Pitcombe in Somerset
Pitcombe is a quaint village and civil parish located 1 mile southwest of Bruton and 5 miles from Wincanton in Somerset, England. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Cole, Godminster, and Hadspen, and had a population of 342 as of the 2021 census, making it a small yet vibrant community with potential planning opportunities.
Property prices in Pitcombe show an average sale price of £504,052, 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 Pitcombe a particularly low-crime area.
Pitcombe has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bruton, Pitcombe. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Pitcombe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Godminster Lane Quarry and Railway Cutting SSSI. 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, Pitcombe 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 Pitcombe
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Pitcombe. The average decision time was 40 days.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Pitcombe were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (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.