Sparkford, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sparkford, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sparkford 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 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: £300,196 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
249 planning applications found near Sparkford.
- - Unit 2, West 303 Business Park High Street Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7JQ
Change of use of Unit 2 from storage and distribution (Use Class B8) to a flexible use of light industrial (Use Class E(g)(iii) (formerly Use Clas B1), general industrial (Use Class B2) and Storage an
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - Longacres Brains Lane Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7LA
Discharge of Condition No. 12 (Lighting for Bats), No. 14 (Vegetation), No. 15 (Tree Protection) and No. 16 (BEP) of Planning Application 22/03294/OUT.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-11-13
View full details - - Land At 360730 126569 Behind Longacres Brains Lane Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7LA
Reserved Matters application for the approval of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale following outline approval 22/03294/OUT for the erection of 1 No. dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-11-13
View full details - - 1 Cherry Pie Lane Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7AT
Application to carry out Tree surgery Works to No. 1 Tree as shown within the Yeovil District Council (SPAR 1) 1978 Tree Preservation Order. T1- removal of Epicormic growth
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - Brooklands Farm Brains Lane Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7LA
Removal of 2no. C20, defective flat-roof dormer roof structures and metal-framed single-glazed windows, and construction of 2no. replacement pitched-roof dormer roof structures with double-glazed timb
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - Brooklands Farm Brains Lane Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7LA
Removal of 2no. C20, defective flat-roof dormer roof structures and metal-framed single-glazed windows, and construction of 2no. replacement pitched-roof dormer roof structures with double-glazed timb
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - Conifer House Church Road Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7JN
Proposed Two Storey Front Extension To Dwelling. Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension. Widening of Existing Vehicular Access.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - The Octagon The Avenue Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7JP
Ground floor extension of the existing modern accommodation, also the creation of a porch and some internal remodelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - Land South Of Cherry Blossom Way Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7JW
Outline Application, with all matters reserved except for access, for residential development of up to 60 dwellings (including 35% affordable housing) and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - Beeches Church Road Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7JN
Application to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree as shown within the Yeovil District Council (SPAR 1) 1981 Tree Preservation Order.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - The Entrance Lodge High Street Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7JH
Application to Fell No. 2 Trees and Carry out Tree Surgery works to No. 2 Trees as shown within the South Somerset District Council (SPAR 1) 2019 Tree Preservation Order.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - Tamar Church Road Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7JN
Installation of a domestic 12kW air source heat pump
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-10-18
View full details - - 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 - - Barley Cottage High Street Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7JQ
Proposed 2 Storey and Single Storey Rear Extension to Dwelling with New Side Porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-06-25
View full details - - Sparkford Hall Sparkford Road Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7LD
Discharge of Conditions No. 3 (Natural England), No. 4 (CEMP), No. 5 (CTMP), No. 6 (Materials), No. 7 (SUDS), No. 8 (Maintenance) and No. 9 (Infiltration Testing) of Planning Application 22/02013/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-06-05
View full details - - Land East Of Entrance To Vantage Park Goodwood Drive Sparkford Yeovil Somerset
Erection of a single storey building to be used as welcome/meeting area at entrance to business park.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-04-14
View full details - - Woodbine Cottage West 303 High Street Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7JQ
Prior approval for proposed Change of use from commercial, business and Service use ( Class E) to dwellinghouse ( Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-04-09
View full details - - Land To South West Of Unit 1 Goodwood Drive Sparkford Yeovil Somerset
5Construction of new unit (use class E, B2 and B8)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-04-08
View full details - - Land Adjoining The Orchard Cherry Pie Lane Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7AT
Discharge of Conditions No. 3 (Surface Water) and No. 6 (Landscaping) of Planning Application 23/02959/S73A.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-04-04
View full details - - Land Adjoining The Orchard Cherry Pie Lane Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7AT
Erection of a new garage and storage buidling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-11-22
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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 £300,196, 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.
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Planning Activity in Sparkford
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Sparkford. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Sparkford.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sparkford were full planning applications (9), tree works (5), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
13 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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