Skilgate, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Skilgate, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Skilgate
Skilgate is a small village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles east of Dulverton and 8 miles west of Wiveliscombe. With a population of just 96 residents, this quaint community may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.
Population: 117 (2021)
District: Somerset West and Taunton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £281,799 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Skilgate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Skilgate.
- 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 Skilgate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
44 planning applications found near Skilgate.
- - Land adjacent to Surridge Farm, lane between Skilgate and Frogwell Cross, Skilgate, TA4 2DQ
Application for prior notification for the erection of an extension to agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 2 St Johns Close, Post Lane, Skilgate, Dulverton, TA4 2DH
Erection of a two storey extension to the side (south-west) elevation and a single storey extension to the south-east elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Hendover Farm, Chalcombe Rocks Lane, Skilgate, Dulverton, TA4 2DQ
Change of use of agricultural land with erection of a timber log cabin for holiday let accommodation
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Hendover Farm, Chalcombe Rocks Lane, Skilgate, TA4 2DQ
Application for prior notification for the erection of an agricultural storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2024-05-02
View full details - - Kimmins Moor, Frogwell Cross to Skilgate, TA4 2DL
Erection of a log cabin for farm workers [rural worker] occasional temporary accommodation (retention of works already undertaken)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2022-08-11
View full details - - Higher Croft, Skilgate Loop Road, Skilgate, Taunton, TA4 2DQ
Erection of first floor gable extension with balcony and single storey extension to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2022-07-20
View full details - - Kimmins Moor, Frogwell Cross to Skilgate, Skilgate, TA4 2DL
Erection of extension to agricultural woodchip storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2019-01-11
View full details - - Kimmins Moor, Frogwell Cross to Skilgate, Skilgate, TA4 2DL
Application for prior notification for the erection of an agricultural storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2018-08-06
View full details - - Land at Kimmins Moor, Skilgate, Taunton, TA4 2DL
Application for prior notification of agricultural development - Proposed road
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2018-04-03
View full details - - Kimmins Moor, Frogwell Cross to Skilgate, Skilgate, Taunton, TA4 2DL
Application for prior notification of an agricultural track
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2018-03-07
View full details - - Court Place Farm, Skilgate Loop Road, Skilgate, Taunton, TA4 2DQ
Application for a prior notification for the erection of an agricultural building for storage of machinery
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2018-01-22
View full details - - Hendover Farm, Skilgate, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2DQ
Application for a prior notification for the erection of an agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2017-01-24
View full details - - Blindwell, Blindwell Lane, Skilgate, Taunton, TA4 2DJ
Erection of a two storey side extension to the west elevation and a single storey extension to the north elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2016-12-07
View full details - - Kimmins Moor, Skilgate, Taunton, TA4 2DL
Erection of general purpose agricultural/livestock building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2015-03-23
View full details - - Kimmins Moor, Skilgate, Taunton, TA4 2DL
Erection of agricultural/wood storage building plus creation of field access for greater visibility and accessibility
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2015-03-23
View full details - - Townsend Farm, Skilgate, Taunton, TA4 2DQ
To glaze softwood window at rear of property
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2014-10-17
View full details - - Dieppy Cottage, Skilgate, Taunton, TA4 2DQ
Retrospective change of use of annex to holiday let accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2014-10-06
View full details - - 1 St Johns Close, Skilgate, Taunton, TA4 2DH
Proposed enlarged parking area and single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2014-03-17
View full details - - Hendover Farm, Skilgate, Taunton, TA4 2DQ
Erection of agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2013-04-08
View full details - - Red Croft, Skilgate, Taunton, TA4 2DQ
Proposed extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2013-03-18
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A brief summary of Skilgate in Somerset
Skilgate is a small village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles east of Dulverton and 8 miles west of Wiveliscombe. With a population of just 96 residents, this quaint community may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 117 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.
Property prices in Skilgate show an average sale price of £281,799, 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 Skilgate a particularly low-crime area.
Skilgate has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Skilgate includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): South Exmoor SSSI; 13 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Exmoor Heaths; 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, Skilgate 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 Skilgate
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Skilgate. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Skilgate.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Skilgate were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.