Queen Camel, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Queen Camel, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Queen Camel 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 Queen Camel
Queen Camel is a picturesque village and civil parish situated along the River Cam and adjacent to the A359 road in Somerset, England. Approximately 7 miles north of Yeovil, it has a population of 908, as recorded in the 2011 census, and encompasses the hamlet of Wales. The village is conveniently located near West Camel, Sparkford, and Marston Magna, making it a potentially appealing area for planning applications.
Population: 941 (2021)
District: South Somerset
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Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Queen Camel.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Queen Camel.
- 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 Queen Camel based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Queen Camel.
- - The Old Barn High Street Queen Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7NF
Notification of intent to remove No. 1 Poplar Tree within a Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - Jalna High Street Queen Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7NF
Loft conversion, two storey extension and internal refurbishment. Installation of Solar panels.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - The Witches High Street Queen Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7NH
Application to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 2 Trees and Fell No. 1 Tree as shown within the Wincanton Rural District Council (QUCA1) 1971 Tree Preservation Order. T1 Cupressocyparis leylandii -
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - The Dring Laurel Lane Queen Camel Yeovil Somerset
Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 2 Groups of trees within a Conservation Area. G1 Hazel group - Remove dead stems and coppice south side branches( approx. 3 metres) to rem
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 1 Cleaveside Close Queen Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7NL
Notification of intent to fell No. 1 Confier tree and reduce the canopy of No. 1 Hornbeam tree by 2m within a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 6 The Glebe Queen Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7PR
Remove all five front elevation windows including pre-cast sandstone mullion surrounds. Replace with standard white uPvC sealed double glazed units.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Queen Camel in Somerset
Queen Camel is a picturesque village and civil parish situated along the River Cam and adjacent to the A359 road in Somerset, England. Approximately 7 miles north of Yeovil, it has a population of 908, as recorded in the 2011 census, and encompasses the hamlet of Wales. The village is conveniently located near West Camel, Sparkford, and Marston Magna, making it a potentially appealing area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 941 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Queen Camel a particularly low-crime area.
Queen Camel has one conservation area within its boundaries: Queen Camel. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Queen Camel includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Queen Camel 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 Queen Camel
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Queen Camel. 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 Queen Camel 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 Queen Camel were tree works (4), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Wales planning applications
- Eyewell planning applications
- Weston Bampfylde planning applications
- West Camel planning applications
- Marston Magna planning applications
- Sparkford planning applications
- Chilton Cantelo planning applications
- Sutton Montis planning applications
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