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Planning in Selworthy

Only 2 decisions near Selworthy in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Selworthy in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.

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Around Selworthy

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About Selworthy

Selworthy is a quaint village and civil parish situated 5 kilometres from Minehead in Somerset, England, nestled within the National Trust's Holnicote Estate on the edge of Exmoor. The parish encompasses several hamlets, including Bossington, Tivington, Lynch, Brandish Street, and Allerford, making it a picturesque area for potential planning applications and developments in a scenic rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 426 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.

Property prices in Selworthy show an average sale price of £301,320, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Selworthy area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Selworthy a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Selworthy has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Selworthy 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Selworthy, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Selworthy.

The most common types were listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Selworthy?
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Selworthy.
What types of planning applications are most common near Selworthy?
The most common type of planning application near Selworthy is listed building consent applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Selworthy?
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