Sydenham, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sydenham, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sydenham 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 Sydenham
Sydenham, located in the parish of Wembdon, Somerset, is home to the Grade II listed Sydenham House, an early 16th-century manor house that underwent significant renovations after 1613. The area was historically marked by the presence of British Cellophane Ltd, which operated extensive factories on a 59-acre site until production ceased in 2005. The industrial site was cleared between 2010 and 2015 and is now owned by EDF Energy, which acquired both the manor and the former factory site for plans to develop temporary accommodation for 1,000 workers.
District: Sedgemoor
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £277,478 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Bridgwater
- LSOA: Sedgemoor 014J
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sydenham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sydenham.
- 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 Sydenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Sydenham.
- - 178 Bath Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4PS
Two storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - 18 Mendip Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4JJ
Erection of Porch & single storey side/rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 25 Apricot Tree Close, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4XE
Garage extension to side of property & garage conversion. This is an amended design to that which was approved under planning application 08/24/00153.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-01-04
View full details - - Tesco Express, Bower Manor Shops, Pollard Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4YA
Installation of 1no. non-illuminated fascia sign, 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign, 1no. internally illuminated projecting sign, 1no. non-illuminated "Dibond" signs, 5no. vinyl signs to North e
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Electronic Telecommunications Apparatus Outside, 17 & 19, Frederick Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6
Notice of intent to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus, comprising 1No. 10m medium wooden pole. Ref: WFKN563S
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-04-12
View full details - - Land To The East Of, Sedgemoor Site Bridgwater College Academy, Parkway, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6
Non-illuminated sign (2000mm x 3000mm) for advertisment of 37 No. new dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-01-05
View full details - - Electronic Telecommunications Apparatus adjacent to, 29, Longstone Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6
Notice of intent to install 1no.11m telegraph pole at the above location. Ref No: BNU V9108
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-11-01
View full details - - Electronic Telecommunications Apparatus, adjacent to, Adjacent to No. 3, Moorland Way, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6
Notice of intention to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus, 1no. 10 meter medium wooden pole. Ref: WF4MM52D
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-08-11
View full details - - 80 Sydenham Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QH
Erection of dwelling with associated parking and garden areas (revised scheme).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-06-16
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A brief summary of Sydenham in Somerset
Sydenham, located in the parish of Wembdon, Somerset, is home to the Grade II listed Sydenham House, an early 16th-century manor house that underwent significant renovations after 1613. The area was historically marked by the presence of British Cellophane Ltd, which operated extensive factories on a 59-acre site until production ceased in 2005. The industrial site was cleared between 2010 and 2015 and is now owned by EDF Energy, which acquired both the manor and the former factory site for plans to develop temporary accommodation for 1,000 workers. It sits within the Sedgemoor district.
Property prices in Sydenham show an average sale price of £277,478, 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 Sydenham a particularly low-crime area.
Sydenham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bridgwater St John's. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sydenham 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 Sydenham
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Sydenham. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Sydenham.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sydenham were full planning applications (10), outline applications (4), advertising consent (2). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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