Rowberrow, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rowberrow, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Rowberrow 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 Rowberrow
Rowberrow is a small village located in the Somerset district of England, now part of the parish of Shipham. Once a civil parish with a population of 56 in 1931, Rowberrow was abolished and merged with Shipham on 1 April 1933. Its quaint rural setting and historical significance may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area.
District: Shipham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £498,289 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: North Somerset 024B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rowberrow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rowberrow.
- 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 Rowberrow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Rowberrow.
- - Yew Tree Farm, ROWBERROW LANE, ROWBERROW, WINSCOMBE, Somerset, BS25 1QN
Proposed change of use of agricultural land to garden. Demolition of agricultural building and erection of 1No. ancillary store building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Yew Tree Farm, ROWBERROW LANE, ROWBERROW, WINSCOMBE, Somerset, BS25 1QN
Erection of outbuilding partially on site of existing outbuildings (to be demolished).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - The Barn, Yew Tree Farm, ROWBERROW LANE, ROWBERROW, WINSCOMBE, Somerset, BS25 1QW
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - The Swan Inn, Rowberrow Lane, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1QL
Retrospective application for the erection of timber pergola.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2021-06-17
View full details - - Yew Tree Farm, Rowberrow Lane, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1QN
Internal modernisation and consolidation of rear extensions to include replacement roofs. Demolition of outbuilding and erection of a replacement garage/store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2020-08-06
View full details - - The Swan Inn, Rowberrow Lane, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1QL
Alterations and conversion of disused garages to form 4 ensuite bedrooms.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2019-07-05
View full details - - Bramble Cottage, Rowberrow, Winscombe, BS251QS
Erection of rear conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2007-02-21
View full details - - Bramble Cottage, Rowberrow, Winscombe, BS251QS
Erection of detached store building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2003-03-04
View full details - - Tithe Barn, Rowberrow Lane, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS251QN
Alterations to garage/workshop including reroofing, extension to front entrance and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2001-10-05
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A brief summary of Rowberrow in Somerset
Rowberrow is a small village located in the Somerset district of England, now part of the parish of Shipham. Once a civil parish with a population of 56 in 1931, Rowberrow was abolished and merged with Shipham on 1 April 1933. Its quaint rural setting and historical significance may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area. It sits within the Shipham district.
Property prices in Rowberrow show an average sale price of £498,289, 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 Rowberrow a particularly low-crime area.
Rowberrow has one conservation area within its boundaries: Churchill. 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 Rowberrow includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dolebury Warren SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip 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, Rowberrow 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 Rowberrow
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Rowberrow. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Rowberrow may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Rowberrow were full planning applications (11), amendments (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 73% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Upper Langford planning applications
- Shipham planning applications
- Dinghurst planning applications
- Star planning applications
- Churchill planning applications
- Winterhead planning applications
- Langford Green planning applications
- Link planning applications
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.