Timberscombe, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Timberscombe, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Timberscombe 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 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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £301,320 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
108 planning applications found near Timberscombe.
- - Providence Methodist Chapel Church Street Timberscombe TA24 7TR
Proposed Change of use from Use Class F1 & F2 to Residential Annexe under Use Class C3.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 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 - - 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: 2025-11-25
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
View full details - - JUBILEE HOUSE, TIMBERSCOMBE, MINEHEAD, TA24 7TU
Prior approval for the proposed demolition of unsafe building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-06-27
View full details - - Hedgerow located between the A396 and Knowle Lane, Timberscombe, TA24 7TD - x:295633, y: 142645
Hedgerow removal notice for the proposed removal of 3 meters of hedgerow.
Status: Permitted | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - KNOWLE FARM, DUNSTER, MINEHEAD, TA24 6TZ
Proposed rural workers dwelling and garage and associated works without complying with conditions 2, 5 and 17 attached to planning permission Ref 6/34/19/104.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2024-08-01
View full details - - KNOWLE FARM, DUNSTER, MINEHEAD, TA24 6TZ
Discharge of condition 1 (time limit) of approved application 6/34/19/104.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2023-10-17
View full details - - KNOWLE FARM, DUNSTER, MINEHEAD, TA24 6TZ
Lawful development certificate for the proposed installation of additional roof mounted solar photovoltaic equipment
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2023-03-13
View full details - - APPLECOMBE, GREAT HOUSE STREET, TIMBERSCOMBE, MINEHEAD, TA24 7TQ
Proposed erection of new UPVC conservatory onto existing brickwork wall to replace old wooden conservatory.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2023-01-12
View full details - - KNOWLE FARM, DUNSTER, MINEHEAD, TA24 6TZ
Discharge of conditions 5 (landscaping scheme), 6 (slate sample), 7 (render details), 8 (access track, driveway and turning area surface details), 9 (access surface details), 10 (entrance gate details
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2022-11-03
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.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2022-10-17
View full details - - 1 Forge Cottages, Timberscombe, Minehead, TA24 7TT
Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed installation of timber doors to replace existing UPVC doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2022-07-11
View full details - - BRAMLEYS, GREAT HOUSE STREET, TIMBERSCOMBE, MINEHEAD, TA24 7TQ
Proposed reinstatement of boundary wall. Part retrospective.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2022-06-07
View full details - - THE OLD DAIRY, TIMBERSCOMBE, MINEHEAD, TA24 7TU
Proposed extension to existing community room. Resubmission of approved application 6/34/22/103 to move extension approx. 500mm to the Southwest. Retrospective.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2022-05-27
View full details - - Hillview ( Cowbridge Sawmill), Timberscombe, Somerset, TA24 7TD
Proposed replacement of flat roof with dual pitched slate roof together with 2 no. roof lights and replacement of tin wall cladding with timber cladding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2022-02-28
View full details - - THE OLD DAIRY, WANNEROO FARM, TIMBERSCOMBE, MINEHEAD, TA24 7TU
Proposed extension to existing community room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2022-02-14
View full details - - Owayview, Dunster To Timberscombe Road, Dunster, TA24 7TD
Proposed single storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2021-12-09
View full details - - 1 Forge Cottages, Timberscombe, Minehead, TA24 7TT
Lawful development certificate for the proposed replacement of uPVC windows with timber windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2021-11-15
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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.
Property prices in Timberscombe show an average sale price of £301,320, 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 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Timberscombe
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Timberscombe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Timberscombe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Timberscombe were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3), outline applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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