Weare, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Weare, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Weare 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 Weare
Weare is a charming village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, along the banks of the River Axe and south of the Mendip Hills. The parish encompasses the village of Lower Weare, along with several hamlets, including Alston Sutton, Brinscombe, Sparrow Hill, and part of Stone Allerton, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications.
Population: 659 (2021)
District: Sedgemoor
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £417,945 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Sedgemoor 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Weare.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Weare.
- 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 Weare based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Weare.
- - Laburnham Farm, Sparrow Hill Way, Weare, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2LE
Remove 1No. Weeping Ash (T1) to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Laburnham Farm, Sparrow Hill Way, Weare, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2LE
Application to discharge Planning Obligation (Section 106 Agreement) dated 8th January 2002 relating to Planning Permission 1/49/01/007 to remove the usage restriction on the outbuilding and remove th
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Cops Cottage, Sparrow Hill Way, Weare, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2LE
Fell 3No. Sycamores (T1, T2, T3), 1No. Ash (T4) and 1No. Hazel (T5). Reduce all Hazel suckers to ground level (T6).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Cops Cottage, Sparrow Hill Way, Weare, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2LE
Fell 1No. Sycamore (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - Green Acres, Sparrow Hill Way, Weare, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2LA
Single storey extension to North and South elevations, two storey extension to East elevation, erection of a porch and car port and raising the roof height to facillitate loft conversion and alteratio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Coombe View, Sparrow Hill Way, Weare, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2LE
Fell 1No. Cherry Autumnalis (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-07-19
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A brief summary of Weare in Somerset
Weare is a charming village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, along the banks of the River Axe and south of the Mendip Hills. The parish encompasses the village of Lower Weare, along with several hamlets, including Alston Sutton, Brinscombe, Sparrow Hill, and part of Stone Allerton, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 659 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sedgemoor district.
Property prices in Weare show an average sale price of £417,945, 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 Weare a particularly low-crime area.
Weare has one conservation area within its boundaries: Weare. 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, Weare 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 Weare
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Weare. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Weare may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Weare were tree works (4), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Sparrow Hill planning applications
- Alston Sutton planning applications
- Lower Weare planning applications
- Stone Allerton planning applications
- Badgworth planning applications
- Cross planning applications
- Washbrook planning applications
- Chapel Allerton planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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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.