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Planning in Timberscombe

Only 8 decisions near Timberscombe in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Timberscombe in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.

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Around Timberscombe

Postcode districts

TA24 157 applications in the last 12 monthsTA4 83 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Somerset Council

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 444 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.

Property prices in Timberscombe show an average sale price of £301,320, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Timberscombe area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Timberscombe a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Timberscombe has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Timberscombe 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Timberscombe, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Timberscombe.

The most common types were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Timberscombe?
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Timberscombe.
What types of planning applications are most common near Timberscombe?
The most common type of planning application near Timberscombe is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Timberscombe?
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