Rumwell, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rumwell, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Rumwell 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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £341,828 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rumwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rumwell.
- 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 Rumwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Rumwell.
- - Rumwell Park, Rumwell, Taunton
Replacement of section of gutter and downpipes at Rumwell Park, Rumwell, Taunton (retention of works already undertaken)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 36 Stonegallows, Taunton
Application for a Non-Material Amendment to application 05/22/0029 to render the west and east walls of the single storey front extension at 36 Stonegallows, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-03-24
View full details - - Orchard Lea, 36 Stonegallows, Taunton
Demolition of garage and erection of a single storey extension to the front and rear with erection of a detached garage to the front of Orchard Lea, 36 Stonegallows, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2022-09-12
View full details - - Highland Manor, 51 Stonegallows, Bishops Hull
Variation of Condition No. 02 (approved plans) of application 05/20/0015 at Highland Manor, 51 Stonegallows, Bishops Hull (retention of part works already undertaken)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2020-06-30
View full details - - Highlane Manor, 51 Stonegallows, Taunton
Erection of single and two storey extensions, detached garage/gym building and creation of additional access at Highlane Manor, 51 Stonegallows, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2020-02-21
View full details - - 48 Stone Gallows, Taunton
Erection of two storey and single storey rear extensions, replacement porch to front, installation of rear dormer window and complete render finish at 48 Stone Gallows, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2017-12-08
View full details - - CLINTON CARDS, 33 FORE STREET, TAUNTON
DISPLAY OF 2 NO. FASCIA SIGNS, 1 NO. ILLUMINATED AND 1 NO. NON ILLUMINATED SIGNS OVER RETAIL UNIT AT CLINTON CARDS, 33 FORE STREET, TAUNTON
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Advertising | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2014-06-04
View full details - - 36 STONEGALLOWS, BISHOPS HULL
ERECTION OF 2 NO. SINGLE STOREY EXTENSIONS TO THE SIDES WITH PITCHED ROOFS AND CHANGE TO PITCH ROOF OVER PORCH AT 36 STONEGALLOWS, BISHOPS HULL
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2014-02-25
View full details - - 5 JEFFREYS WAY, COMEYTROWE
ERECTION OF FIRST FLOOR EXTENSIONS TO FRONT, REAR AND SIDE OF 5 JEFFREYS WAY, COMEYTROWE
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2014-02-17
View full details - - 52 STONEGALLOWS, TAUNTON
ERECTION OF BARBEQUE SHELTER TO REAR OF 52 STONEGALLOWS, TAUNTON
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2011-10-10
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A brief summary of Rumwell in Somerset
Rumwell is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
Property prices in Rumwell show an average sale price of £341,828, 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 Rumwell a particularly low-crime area.
Rumwell has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bishops Hull. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rumwell 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 Rumwell
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Rumwell. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Rumwell.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Rumwell were full planning applications (6), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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