Timberscombe, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Timberscombe, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Timberscombe
Timberscombe is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Exmoor National Park, Somerset, approximately 2.5 miles southwest of Dunster and 5.5 miles south of Minehead. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Bickham, making it a quaint area of interest for planning applications and rural developments within this scenic part of England.
Population: 444 (2021)
District: Somerset West and Taunton
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Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Timberscombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Timberscombe.
- 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 Timberscombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Timberscombe.
- - 1-4 Orchard Bungalows (TA24 7TF) and 1-27 Orchard Way (TA24 7UL) Timberscombe Minehead
Discharge of condition 4 (External Colours) of approved application 6/34/25/005
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 1-4 ORCHARD BUNGALOWS (TA24 7TF) AND 1-27 ORCHARD WAY (TA24 7UL), Timberscombe, Minehead
Proposed installation of external insulation panels with a smooth rendered finish as well as the installation of solar panels to the respective roof slopes identified in the proposed plans to the dwel
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Providence Methodist Chapel, Church Street, Timberscombe, TA24 7TR
Proposed change of use from existing Methodist Chapel to Community Hall, together with, the creation of balcony, chimney, disabled access and ramp, installation of rooflights and associated works with
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-09-17
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A brief summary of Timberscombe in Somerset
Timberscombe is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Exmoor National Park, Somerset, approximately 2.5 miles southwest of Dunster and 5.5 miles south of Minehead. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Bickham, making it a quaint area of interest for planning applications and rural developments within this scenic part of England. The settlement has a population of approximately 444 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Timberscombe a particularly low-crime area.
Timberscombe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ranscombe Farm. 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 Timberscombe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dunster Park and Heathlands SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: EXMOOR. 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 Timberscombe
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Timberscombe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Timberscombe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Timberscombe were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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