South Barrow, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Barrow, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in South Barrow 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 South Barrow
South Barrow is a quaint village and civil parish located about 2 miles north of Sparkford and 7 miles northeast of Ilchester in Somerset, England. This rural community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, benefiting from its proximity to nearby towns and the picturesque Somerset landscape.
Population: 175 (2021)
District: South Somerset
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Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
- LSOA: South Somerset 018A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Barrow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Barrow.
- 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 South Barrow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near South Barrow.
- - Land At Church Farm Fosters Lane South Barrow Yeovil Somerset BA22 7LN
Discharge of Condition No. 10 (Lighting Design) of Planning Application 20/02389/REM
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - New Haven Sparkford Road South Barrow Yeovil Somerset BA22 7LL
Removal of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Haynes International Motor Museum Cary Road Sparkford Yeovil BA22 7LH
S73 application to vary condition 5(highway drainage) of approval 17/02745/FUL as varied by 21/00595/S73.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2021-03-23
View full details - - Haynes International Motor Museum Cary Road Sparkford Yeovil BA22 7LH
Application to vary condition 5 (highway drainage) of application reference 17/02745/FUL to allow details to be submitted prior to first occupation of the development rather than prior to commencement
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2021-02-22
View full details - - Haynes International Motor Museum Cary Road Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7LH
The erection of a two storey extension to create additional museum display areas and office space.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2017-06-27
View full details - - Trackside Farm Sparkford Road Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7LL
Permanent retention of timber lodge as a rural workers dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2016-05-03
View full details - - Land OS 8041 Sparkford Road Sparkford Somerset
The erection of a temporary dwelling for equestrian and agricultural purposes (GR 360644/127291)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2009-05-05
View full details - - New Haven Sparkford Road South Barrow Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7LL
The erection of a single storey extension to rear of bungalow (GR: 360396/127384)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2007-10-04
View full details - - New Haven Sparkford Road South Barrow Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7LL
The erection of a two storey extension to rear of dwelling (gr 360396/127384)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2006-10-19
View full details - - Sparkford Motor Museum Cary Road Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7LH
The erection of musuem workshops (gr 360937/126997)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2005-04-22
View full details - - Part Of Woodside Farm OS 7400 7522 8041 0800 Sparkford Road Sparkford Somerset
The erection of a wooden pole frame, green building for storage of machinery (gr 360852/127490)
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2004-07-23
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A brief summary of South Barrow in Somerset
South Barrow is a quaint village and civil parish located about 2 miles north of Sparkford and 7 miles northeast of Ilchester in Somerset, England. This rural community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, benefiting from its proximity to nearby towns and the picturesque Somerset landscape. The settlement has a population of approximately 175 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes South Barrow a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around South Barrow includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sparkford Wood SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 South Barrow
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near South Barrow. The average decision time was 80 days.
The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near South Barrow were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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