Walford, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Walford, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Walford 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 Walford
Walford is a small village located approximately 3 miles northeast of Taunton in Somerset, England. The majority of the village, including the area known as Walford Cross at the junction of the A38 and A361, falls within the civil parish of Creech St Michael, while its western section, home to Walford House, is part of West Monkton parish. Its proximity to the A38 and the M5 motorway makes Walford a strategically positioned area for planning applications and development opportunities.
District: Creech St Michael
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £341,828 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Walford.
- 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 Walford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Walford.
- - Coombe Farm, Coombe Lane, West Monkton
Erection of a single storey extension to the side of Coombe Farm, Coombe Lane, West Monkton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-05-08
View full details - - Flat 6 Walford House, Bridgwater Road, West Monkton
Erection of wooden garden room at Flat 6 Walford House, Bridgwater Road, West Monkton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Walford Cottage, Bridgwater Road, West Monkton
Redevelopment of garden with formation of off road parking at Walford Cottage, Bridgwater Road, West Monkton (retention of works already undertaken)
Status: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - Walford Cottage, Walford Cross
Installation of wood burner flue at Walford Cottage, Walford Cross (retention of works already undertaken)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - Coombe Farm, West Monkton
Formation of equestrian arena, relocation of vehicular access and erection of stables/tack room and feed store at Coombe Farm, West Monkton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-03-23
View full details - - Lydes Farm, Adsborough Lane, Adsborough
Erection of a two storey extension to the side of Lydes Farm, Adsborough Lane, Adsborough
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-01-23
View full details - - Shepherds Barton, Adsborough Lane, Adsborough
Change of use of land to residential, demolition of attached buildings, erection of extension to accommodate ancillary accommodation and erection of a car port at Shepherds Barton, Adsborough Lane, Ad
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-01-03
View full details - - Mill Cottage, Coombe Lane, West Monkton
Application for a Non-Material Amendment to application 48/20/0065 for amendments to materials for porch side wall to render and amendments to materials for porch roof to slate at Mill Cottage, Coombe
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2022-06-09
View full details - - Mill Cottage, Coombe, West Monkton
Erection of a two storey extension to the side, single storey extension to the rear and porch to the front of Mill Cottage, Coombe, West Monkton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2020-12-18
View full details - - the cow stalls, Lydes Farm, Adsborough
Prior approval for proposed change of use from agricultural building to dwelling house (Class C3) and associated building operations at the cow stalls, Lydes Farm, Adsborough
Status: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2020-12-04
View full details - - Flightline, Adsborough
Erection of workshop on land at Flightline, Adsborough (resubmission of 14/20/0006)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2020-11-06
View full details - - Flightline, Adsborough
Replacement of workshop on land at Flightline, Adsborough
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2020-01-28
View full details - - Coombe Farm, Coombe Lane, West Monkton
Change of use of annexe to holiday let with conversion of outbuildings at Coombe Farm, Coombe Lane, West Monkton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2019-01-28
View full details - - Walford Gardens Mews Barn, Walford Garden Mews, Walford Cross
Variation of Condition No's 3-6 of application 48/18/0018LB (in regard to the restructuring of the roof) at Walford Gardens Mews Barn, Walford Garden Mews, Walford Cross
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2018-12-13
View full details - - Walford Gardens Mews, Walford Cross
Erection of a single storey rear extension at Walford Gardens Mews, Walford Cross
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2018-05-17
View full details - - 6 WALFORD HOUSE BRIDGWATER ROAD WEST MONKTON TAUNTON TA2 8QW
Listed building consent for the replacement of cement based render with lime based render at 6 Walford House, Bridgwater Road, West Monkton
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2018-05-10
View full details - - Walford Gardens Mews Barns, Walford Cross
Refurbishment and conversion of barns to residential accommodation at Walford Gardens Mews Barns, Walford Cross
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2018-03-19
View full details - - Walford Gardens Mews Barns, Walford Cross
Conversion of barns into 1 No. residential dwelling with associated works at Walford Gardens Mews Barns, Walford Cross
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2017-09-07
View full details - - fire alarm system throughout Walford House, Walford Cross, Bridgwater Road, Taunton
Replacement of fire alarm system throughout Walford House, Walford Cross, Bridgwater Road, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2017-08-09
View full details - - 6 WALFORD HOUSE, WALFORD CROSS, WEST MONKTON
INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT FRONT DOOR AND FRAME AT 6 WALFORD HOUSE, WALFORD CROSS, WEST MONKTON
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2014-10-30
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A brief summary of Walford in Somerset
Walford is a small village located approximately 3 miles northeast of Taunton in Somerset, England. The majority of the village, including the area known as Walford Cross at the junction of the A38 and A361, falls within the civil parish of Creech St Michael, while its western section, home to Walford House, is part of West Monkton parish. Its proximity to the A38 and the M5 motorway makes Walford a strategically positioned area for planning applications and development opportunities. It sits within the Creech St Michael district.
Property prices in Walford show an average sale price of £341,828, 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 Walford a particularly low-crime area.
Walford has one conservation area within its boundaries: West Monkton. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Walford 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 Walford
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Walford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 98 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Walford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 98 days, decisions near Walford take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Walford were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (3), other applications (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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- 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.