Simonsbath, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Simonsbath, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Simonsbath
Simonsbath is a quaint village nestled in the heart of Exmoor, Somerset, and serves as the main settlement of the Exmoor civil parish, the largest and least populated civil parish in the area, spanning nearly 32 square miles. With a population that declined from 203 in 2001 to 156 in 2011, Simonsbath is characterized by its scenic landscape, where the River Barle flows through the village, crossed by a historic triple-arched medieval bridge, which underwent significant repairs following floods in 1952. This unique setting makes Simonsbath an interesting location for planning applications, particularly for developments that respect the area's natural beauty and heritage.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Simonsbath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Simonsbath.
- 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 Simonsbath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Simonsbath.
- - Rose Cottage, Simonsbath To Lynton Road, Exmoor, Minehead, TA24 7SH
Proposed conversion of barn to provide extended family dwelling with disabled access. (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-01-26
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A brief summary of Simonsbath in Somerset
Simonsbath is a quaint village nestled in the heart of Exmoor, Somerset, and serves as the main settlement of the Exmoor civil parish, the largest and least populated civil parish in the area, spanning nearly 32 square miles. With a population that declined from 203 in 2001 to 156 in 2011, Simonsbath is characterized by its scenic landscape, where the River Barle flows through the village, crossed by a historic triple-arched medieval bridge, which underwent significant repairs following floods in 1952. This unique setting makes Simonsbath an interesting location for planning applications, particularly for developments that respect the area's natural beauty and heritage.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Simonsbath a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Simonsbath includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North Exmoor SSSI, River Barle SSSI; 1 National Parks: EXMOOR. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Simonsbath
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Simonsbath.
The most common application types near Simonsbath were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.
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