Urgashay, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Urgashay, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Urgashay
West Camel is a village and civil parish located in south Somerset, England, approximately 7 miles north of Yeovil. It is situated along the River Cam, just south of the A303, and has a population of 459 residents. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Urgashay and is bordered by the villages of Queen Camel and Bridgehampton, making it a notable area for planning applications and local development initiatives.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £247,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
- LSOA: South Somerset 020A
Crime Statistics
3 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 3
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Urgashay.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Urgashay.
- 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 Urgashay based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Urgashay.
- - Land South Of Compton Road Yeovilton Yeovil Somerset
Notification of intent to erect a New Agricultural Storage Building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Ford Leigh Farm Urgashay Yeovil Somerset BA22 8HH
Notification of intent to erect a new steel portal framed building for the storage of hay, straw, fodder and machinery.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-11-26
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A brief summary of Urgashay in Somerset
West Camel is a village and civil parish located in south Somerset, England, approximately 7 miles north of Yeovil. It is situated along the River Cam, just south of the A303, and has a population of 459 residents. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Urgashay and is bordered by the villages of Queen Camel and Bridgehampton, making it a notable area for planning applications and local development initiatives.
Property prices in Urgashay show an average sale price of £247,510, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Urgashay is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Urgashay has one conservation area within its boundaries: West Camel. 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 Urgashay includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Urgashay 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 Urgashay
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Urgashay. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 22 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Urgashay may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 22 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Urgashay were other applications (2), outline applications (1).
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.