Thurloxton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thurloxton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Thurloxton 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 Thurloxton
Thurloxton is a quaint village and civil parish located 5 miles northeast of Taunton and 5 miles southwest of Bridgwater, nestled on the southeast slopes of the picturesque Quantock Hills in Somerset. Its strategic position makes it an appealing area for planning applications, benefiting from proximity to both urban centres and natural landscapes.
Population: 164 (2021)
District: Sedgemoor
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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: Taunton and Wellington
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 007B
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- public-order: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thurloxton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thurloxton.
- 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 Thurloxton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
35 planning applications found near Thurloxton.
- - 53 Knutscroft Lane, Thurloxton, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8RJ
Erection of single storey rear South extension, removal of flat roof above existing extension and formation of a pitched roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - Rhodes House, Boez Lane, Thurloxton, Taunton, TA2 8RH
Demolition of conservatory and the erection of single storey extension to the South & East elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-02-13
View full details - - Rhodes House, Boez Lane, Thurloxton, Taunton, TA2 8RH
Two storey rear extension to the SW elevation with single storey side extension & renovation works to the SW and SE elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2022-11-04
View full details - - Birch Hill, Mill Lane, Thurloxton, Taunton, TA2 8RH
External and internal alterations and existing shed to be demolished.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2022-02-08
View full details - - St Giles Church, Church Road, Thurloxton, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8RH
Change of use of land to churchyard area to facilite burials and interment of cremated remains.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2021-08-12
View full details - - The Cottage, Knutscroft Lane, Thurloxton, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8RH
Installation of 2no. air source heat pumps.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2020-11-30
View full details - - The Stables, Thurloxton Manor, Thurloxton, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8RH
Conversion of loft to living accommodation and installation of velux windows. Erection of a single storey extension to side (East) elevation with living accommodation in roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2019-03-20
View full details - - The Stables, Thurloxton Manor, Thurloxton, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8RH
Conversion of loft to living accommodation and installation of velux windows. Erection of a single storey extension to side (East) elevation with living accommodation in roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2019-03-20
View full details - - 1 Knutscroft Lane, Thurloxton, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8RL
Application for the Prior Approval of the erection of a single storey extension, extending 4m from the rear North East elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2019-02-08
View full details - - Birch Hill, Mill Lane, Thurloxton, Taunton, TA2 8RH
Application for a Non-Material amendment to Planning Permission 48/17/00009 (Erection of a single storey extension to West elevation of existing garage and formation of driveway) to amend the approved
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2018-03-14
View full details - - The Rectory, Church Road, Thurloxton, Taunton, TA2 8RH
Erection of a two-storey extension to rear (South) elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2017-12-18
View full details - - Birch Hill, Mill Lane, Thurloxton, Taunton, TA2 8RH
Erection of a single storey extension to West elevation of existing garage and formation of driveway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2017-11-20
View full details - - Rhodes House, Boez Lane, Thurloxton, Taunton, TA2 8RH
Alteration and extension of flat roof outbuilding to a pitched roof and erection of a link extension to NW elevation of dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2017-10-31
View full details - - Thurloxton Village Hall, Thurloxton, Taunton, TA2 8RJ
Erection of a single storey extension to rear (S) elevation, on site of existing (to be demolished) and formation of a front entrance door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2017-10-03
View full details - - 69 Church Road, Thurloxton, Taunton, TA2 8RH
Erection of a two storey extension to SE elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2017-07-03
View full details - - Rhodes House, Boez Lane, Thurloxton, Taunton, TA2 8RH
Erection of a detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2017-04-10
View full details - - Knut Croft, Knutscroft Lane, Thurloxton, Taunton, TA2 8RL
Erection of single storey extension to East elevation, partly on site of conservatory (to be demolished)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2016-03-22
View full details - - 61 Mill Lane, Thurloxton, Taunton, TA2 8RH
Coversion of single storey outbuilding attached to North elevation to forming living accommodation and rebuilding part of first floor North elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2016-03-07
View full details - - Knut Croft, Knutscroft Lane, Thurloxton, Taunton, TA2 8RL
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for the Proposed erection of single storey extension to East elevation partly on site of conservatory (to be demolished)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2016-02-01
View full details - - Thurloxton Village Hall, Thurloxton, Taunton, TA2 8RJ
Erection of extension to South elevation of village hall, demolition of existing extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2014-04-11
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A brief summary of Thurloxton in Somerset
Thurloxton is a quaint village and civil parish located 5 miles northeast of Taunton and 5 miles southwest of Bridgwater, nestled on the southeast slopes of the picturesque Quantock Hills in Somerset. Its strategic position makes it an appealing area for planning applications, benefiting from proximity to both urban centres and natural landscapes. The settlement has a population of approximately 164 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sedgemoor district.
Property prices in Thurloxton show an average sale price of £281,799, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Thurloxton is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Thurloxton includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Quantock Hills. 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, Thurloxton 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 Thurloxton
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Thurloxton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Thurloxton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 84 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 Thurloxton were full planning applications (2), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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