Sparkford, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sparkford, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Sparkford
Sparkford is a charming village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, encompassing the nearby village of Weston Bampfylde. Its picturesque setting and community characteristics make it a noteworthy area for planning applications and local developments.
Population: 728 (2021)
District: South Somerset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £247,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
- LSOA: South Somerset 020A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sparkford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sparkford.
- 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 Sparkford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Sparkford.
- - Brooklands Barn Brains Lane Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7LA
S73A application to vary condition 03 (opening hours) and 05 (number of customers) of approved application 23/02956/FUL (Dual use of outbuilding for incidental residential use and for hosting supper c
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-08-24
View full details - - Brooklands Barn Brains Lane Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7LA
Erection of oak frame extension on existing outbuilding and regularisation of previously implemented alterations to the building (part retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-09-16
View full details - - Brooklands Barn Brains Lane Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7LA
Erection of oak frame extension on existing outbuilding and regularisation of previously implemented alterations to the building (part implemented)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-09-16
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A brief summary of Sparkford in Somerset
Sparkford is a charming village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, encompassing the nearby village of Weston Bampfylde. Its picturesque setting and community characteristics make it a noteworthy area for planning applications and local developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 728 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.
Property prices in Sparkford show an average sale price of £247,510, 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 Sparkford a particularly low-crime area.
Sparkford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Queen Camel. 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 Sparkford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sparkford Wood SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Sparkford 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 Sparkford
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Sparkford. The average decision time was 70 days.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Sparkford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sparkford were full planning applications (1), tree works (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- South Barrow planning applications
- Queen Camel planning applications
- Weston Bampfylde planning applications
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- Little Weston planning applications
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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.