West Hatch, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Hatch, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Hatch 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 West Hatch
West Hatch is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles southeast of Taunton. With a small population of 306, it offers a unique rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential development and community projects in the area.
Population: 313 (2021)
District: Somerset West and Taunton
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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 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Hatch.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Hatch.
- 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 West Hatch based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near West Hatch.
- - Strangways Farm, West Hatch Lane, West Hatch
Application for prior notification for the erection of an agricultural storage building with hardstanding on land at Strangways Farm, West Hatch Lane, West Hatch
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - Huish Wood Scout and Guide Centre, Ilminster Road, West Hatch
Erection of climbing tower at Huish Wood Scout and Guide Centre, Ilminster Road, West Hatch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-11-05
View full details - - Perrington Lodge, West Hatch Lane, West Hatch
Erection of a ground floor extension to the side, construction of first floor extension and re-siting of garage at Perrington Lodge, West Hatch Lane, West Hatch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-07-18
View full details - - The Stables, Vincents Farm, West Hatch Lane, West Hatch
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the existing use of stables for training race horses and livery at The Stables, Vincents Farm, West Hatch Lane, West Hatch
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-01-18
View full details - - The Old School House, West Hatch Lane, West Hatch
Erection of a single storey extension to the front and two storey extension to the side of The Old School House, West Hatch Lane, West Hatch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-03-16
View full details - - Fairacre, West Hatch Lane, West Hatch
Erection of a one and a half storey extension to the side of Fairacre, West Hatch Lane, West Hatch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2022-07-04
View full details - - The Old School House, West Hatch Lane, West Hatch
Erection of a single storey extension to the front of The Old School House, West Hatch Lane, West Hatch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2021-01-28
View full details - - Unit 1 Nightingale Farm, Lower West Hatch
Erection of an industrial unit for Class B2 usage to the rear of Unit 1 Nightingale Farm, Lower West Hatch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2018-11-12
View full details - - Vincents Farm, West Hatch
Conversion of store to self contained annexe and formation of manege at Vincents Farm, West Hatch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2017-08-24
View full details - - Fairacre, West Hatch
Replacement of conservatory with two storey extension to the rear of Fairacre, West Hatch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2016-05-16
View full details - - FAIRACRE, WEST HATCH LANE, WEST HATCH
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO SIDE OF FAIRACRE, WEST HATCH LANE, WEST HATCH
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2016-03-08
View full details - - HUISH WOODS SCOUT CAMPSITE, WEST HATCH
ERECTION OF STORAGE BUILDING AT HUISH WOODS SCOUT CAMPSITE, WEST HATCH
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2014-06-10
View full details - - HUNTERS LODGE WEST HATCH LANE WEST HATCH TAUNTON TA3 5RJ
CHANGE OF USE OF LAND AND FORMATION OF MANEGE AT HUNTERS LODGE, WEST HATCH
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2013-08-07
View full details - - FAIRACRE WEST HATCH TAUNTON SOMERSET TA3 5RJ
ERECTION OF DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE AT FAIRACRE, WEST HATCH
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2013-05-10
View full details - - HUISH WOODS SCOUT CAMP SITE, HUISH WOODS, WEST HATCH
RENEWAL OF TEMPORARY PERMISSION FOR THE TONE CABIN AT HUISH WOODS SCOUT CAMP SITE, HUISH WOODS, WEST HATCH (47/02/0008)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2012-03-29
View full details - - COPSE HILL WEST HATCH TAUNTON TA3 5RL
ERECTION OF SINGLE GARAGE ADJOINING EXISTING DOUBLE GARAGE AND ERECTION OF GARDEN UTILITY ROOM BETWEEN KITCHEN AND GAMES ROOM AT COPSE HILL, WEST HATCH
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2010-07-30
View full details - - HUISH WOODS SCOUT CAMP, HUISH WOODS, WEST HATCH
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY TOILET BLOCK AT HUISH WOODS SCOUT CAMP, HUISH WOODS, WEST HATCH
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2009-11-13
View full details - - BURN GROUND FARM, WEST HATCH, TAUNTON, AS AMENDED BY REVISED BLOCK PLAN RECEIVED 15TH JULY 2008
REPLACEMENT DWELLING WITH DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE AND STORE AT BURN GROUND FARM, WEST HATCH, TAUNTON, AS AMENDED BY REVISED BLOCK PLAN RECEIVED 15TH JULY 2008
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2008-06-19
View full details - - ASH LODGE WEST HATCH TAUNTON SOMERSET TA3 5RH
ERECTION OF SUMMERHOUSE NEXT TO POND AT ASH LODGE, WEST HATCH, TAUNTON.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2004-07-14
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A brief summary of West Hatch in Somerset
West Hatch is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles southeast of Taunton. With a small population of 306, it offers a unique rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential development and community projects in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 313 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.
Property prices in West Hatch 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 West Hatch a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around West Hatch includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, West Hatch 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 West Hatch
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near West Hatch. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 107 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near West Hatch.
With an average of 107 days, decisions near West Hatch 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 West Hatch were full planning applications (5), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 83% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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