How long do planning decisions take near Westcombe (TA11)?

The average planning decision time near Westcombe (TA11) is 13 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Westcombe (TA11)?

The most common type of planning application near Westcombe (TA11) is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Westcombe (TA11)?

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Westcombe (TA11), Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Westcombe (TA11), Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Westcombe (TA11) 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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £415,374 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
LSOA: South Somerset 003A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Westcombe (TA11).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westcombe (TA11).

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 Westcombe (TA11) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Westcombe (TA11).

- Wild Meadow Farm Bancombe Road Somerton Somerset TA11 6JA
Discharge of Condition No.03 (Schedule of Materials) of planning application 24/01102/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-16
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- Whiscombe Hill Waste Management Site, Somertonfield Road, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6HZ
Article 27 submission of an Ecological Management Plan (including details of species and mitigation proposals) pursuant to Condition 24 (i) & (ii) of Planning Permission 14/01605/CPO dated 07/11/2014,
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Somerset | Date: 2015-06-12
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A brief summary of Westcombe (TA11) in Somerset

Westcombe (TA11) is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Westcombe (TA11) show an average sale price of £415,374, 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 Westcombe (TA11) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Westcombe (TA11) includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Westcombe (TA11)

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Westcombe (TA11). The average decision time was 13 days.

The average decision time of 13 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Westcombe (TA11) were discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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