Wambrook, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wambrook, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Wambrook
Wambrook is a quaint village and civil parish nestled in the scenic Blackdown Hills of Somerset, England. Located approximately 2 miles southwest of Chard, the parish encompasses the hamlets of Higher Wambrook and Lower Wambrook, the latter sometimes referred to as Haselcombe. This area offers a mix of rural charm and community, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications and development projects.
Population: 197 (2021)
District: South Somerset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £306,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
- LSOA: South Somerset 024D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wambrook.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wambrook.
- 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 Wambrook based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
46 planning applications found near Wambrook.
- - Linnington Farm Linnington Lane Wambrook Chard Somerset
Notification of intent for extension to existing open fronted agricultural storage building and associated hardcore.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-07-04
View full details - - Foxcub Meadow Farm Shaggs Flood Lane Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3EU
Change of use, conversion and extension of the former piggery building to form three detached dwellings and associated development including parking and garden areas and onsite BNG
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-06-04
View full details - - Steps Linnington Lane Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3EX
Single storey extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-10-19
View full details - - Cotley Inn Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3EN
Alterations and conversion of outbuildings to bed and breakfast accommodation. S19 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of approval 20/02863/LBC to allow installation of 5No. conservation
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2021-08-19
View full details - - Cotley Inn Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3EN
Alterations and conversion of outbuildings to bed and breakfast accommodation. S73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of approval 20/02862/FUL to allow installation of 5No. conservation
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2021-08-19
View full details - - The Cricket School Wambrook Chard TA20 3EL
Application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of planning approval 14/05190/FUL (The conversion of a redundant indoor cricket school into 1 No. dwelling) for installation of roof-mounted Solar PV P
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2021-06-25
View full details - - Cotley Inn Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3EN
Discharge of conditions No.03 (landscaping), No.04 (duplicate of No.03), No.05 (guest register), No.06 (parking and hedgerow) and No.08 (external lighting) of planning application 20/02862/FUL and No.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2021-05-13
View full details - - The Cricket School Wambrook Road Wambrook Chard TA20 3EL
Discharge of condition No.03 (materials) of planning application 20/02851/S73A
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2021-03-03
View full details - - The Cricket School Wambrook Road Wambrook Chard TA20 3EL
Section 73A application to amend condition 2 (approved plans) of permission 14/05190/FUL to allow substitution of plans to accommodate changes to the elevations and internal floorplan.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2020-10-08
View full details - - St Marys Church Higher Wambrook Wambrook Chard TA20 3EH
The erection of an independent toilet block.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2020-10-02
View full details - - Cotley Inn Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3EN
Alterations and conversion of outbuildings to bed and breakfast accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2020-09-21
View full details - - Cotley Inn Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3EN
Alterations and conversion of outbuildings to bed and breakfast accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2020-09-21
View full details - - The Cricket School Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3EL
S73A application to amend Conditions 2 (approved plans) of 14/05190/FUL to allow substitution of plans to accommodate changes to the elevations and internal floorplan.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2020-03-28
View full details - - The Cricket School Wambrook Road Wambrook Chard TA20 3EL
Application for a non-material amendment to planning approval 14/05190/FUL to allow changes to elevations.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2019-08-28
View full details - - The Cricket School Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3EL
The installation of ground-mounted free standing 24 panel photovoltaic array.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2019-08-28
View full details - - The Cricket School Wambrook Road Wambrook Chard TA20 3EL
Section 73 application in relation to conditions 4, 6 & 7 of 14/05190/FUL relating to landscaping scheme, flood resilience measures & finished floor levels.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2019-02-01
View full details - - 7 Millway Higher Wambrook Wambrook Chard TA20 3EH
Erection of single storey workshop/store.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2018-10-25
View full details - - Cotley Inn Wambrook Road Wambrook Chard TA20 3EN
Alterations and conversion of outbuildings to single storey bed and breakfast accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2017-08-15
View full details - - Cotley Inn Wambrook Road Wambrook Chard TA20 3EN
Alterations and conversion of outbuildings to single storey bed and breakfast accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2017-08-15
View full details - - The Cricket School Land Os 5051 Wambrook Road Wambrook Chard TA20 3EL
The erection of a new carriage house to serve the approved dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2017-06-12
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A brief summary of Wambrook in Somerset
Wambrook is a quaint village and civil parish nestled in the scenic Blackdown Hills of Somerset, England. Located approximately 2 miles southwest of Chard, the parish encompasses the hamlets of Higher Wambrook and Lower Wambrook, the latter sometimes referred to as Haselcombe. This area offers a mix of rural charm and community, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications and development projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 197 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.
Property prices in Wambrook show an average sale price of £306,510, 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 Wambrook a particularly low-crime area.
Wambrook has one conservation area within its boundaries: Higher Wambrook. 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 Wambrook includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Blackdown Hills. 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 Wambrook
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Wambrook. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 181 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wambrook may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 181 days, decisions near Wambrook take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 7-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Wambrook were full planning applications (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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