Roadwater, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Roadwater, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Roadwater 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 Roadwater
Roadwater is a picturesque village located 3 miles (5 km) south-west of Williton, nestled on the northern edge of Exmoor National Park in Somerset, England. Its strategic position near a national park makes it an attractive area for planning applications, particularly those focused on residential development and tourism-related projects.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £309,522 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Roadwater.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Roadwater.
- 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 Roadwater based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Roadwater.
- - Woodside, Roadwater Road, Roadwater, Watchet, TA23 0RG
Proposed retention of a timber garden store and raised decked area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Oatway House Tackers Street Roadwater Watchet TA23 0QY
Discharge of condition 3 (Written Scheme of Investigation) of approved application 6/26/25/012LB
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Roadwater House Roadwater Road Roadwater Watchet TA23 0RG
Listed building consent for the proposed removal of existing render and replace with lime render along with the installation of 6no. replacement first floor windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Hunters Rest Roadwater Road Roadwater Watchet TA23 0RF
Discharge of conditions 5 (Written Scheme of InvestigationI) & 6 (Results analysis) of approved application 6/26/25/004
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - ROADWATER METHODIST CHURCH, ROADWATER, WATCHET, TA23 0QY
Proposed conversion of existing church into a single affordable residential unit (amended description).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - Barn At Higher Gelonscott Farm, Mount Lane, Roadwater, Somerset, Ta23 0qy (E: 303019 & N: 138504)
Prior notification for the proposed removal of existing steelwork and apparatus, relocation of 2 no. dishes and 6 no. antennas on support poles along with installation of 6 no. poles, 3 no. antennas a
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Roadwater in Somerset
Roadwater is a picturesque village located 3 miles (5 km) south-west of Williton, nestled on the northern edge of Exmoor National Park in Somerset, England. Its strategic position near a national park makes it an attractive area for planning applications, particularly those focused on residential development and tourism-related projects.
Property prices in Roadwater show an average sale price of £309,522, 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 Roadwater a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Roadwater includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: EXMOOR. 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, Roadwater 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 Roadwater
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Roadwater. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Roadwater may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Roadwater were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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