West Pennard, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Pennard, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Pennard 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 Pennard
West Pennard is a village and civil parish located to the east of Glastonbury, nestled at the base of Pennard Hill in Somerset, England. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Coxbridge and Woodlands, making it a quaint area for potential planning applications.
Population: 692 (2021)
District: Mendip
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Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: Mendip 011E
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Pennard.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Pennard.
- 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 Pennard based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near West Pennard.
- - Green Pastures Newtown Lane West Pennard Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8NL
Erection of a single storey extension on the side elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Breach Farm Woodlands Road To Stockbridge Lane West Pennard Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8NH
Application for an existing lawful development certificate for use of the site including the the buildings and land within the red boundary line have been solely in use for residential operations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Land At 354940 138061 Newtown Lane West Pennard Glastonbury Somerset
Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval 2021/2070/OTS for 1no. dwellinghouse. Matters of appearance/landscaping/layout/scale to be determined.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-07-31
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A brief summary of West Pennard in Somerset
West Pennard is a village and civil parish located to the east of Glastonbury, nestled at the base of Pennard Hill in Somerset, England. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Coxbridge and Woodlands, making it a quaint area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 692 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.
Neighbourhood safety in West Pennard is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Pennard 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 Pennard
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near West Pennard. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near West Pennard may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near West Pennard were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- East Street planning applications
- Southtown planning applications
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- Woodlands planning applications
- Sticklinch planning applications
- Coxbridge planning applications
- Havyatt planning applications
- Laverley planning applications
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.