Westham, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Westham, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Westham 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 Westham
Wedmore is a prominent village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, nestled on elevated land in the Somerset Levels between the River Axe and River Brue. Known as the Isle of Wedmore, the parish encompasses the main village of Wedmore along with Blackford and Theale, and features 17 hamlets including Bagley, Mudgley, and West Stoughton. With a population of 3,318 as of the 2011 census, the area presents a mix of residential and rural planning opportunities for prospective developers and planners.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £636,688 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Sedgemoor 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Westham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westham.
- 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 Westham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Westham.
- - Elm Tree Farm, Westham, Wedmore, BS28 4UY
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to 2No. Dwellinghouses (Class C3), and associated building operations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Baytree Farm, Westham, Wedmore, BS28 4UY
Erection of a single storey extension on site of existing covered area, erection of a porch, and retention of existing single storey extension to form additional residential space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - Mount House Farm, Westham, Wedmore, BS28 4UY
Erection of single storey extension to the NE elevation (revised scheme).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Westham in Somerset
Wedmore is a prominent village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, nestled on elevated land in the Somerset Levels between the River Axe and River Brue. Known as the Isle of Wedmore, the parish encompasses the main village of Wedmore along with Blackford and Theale, and features 17 hamlets including Bagley, Mudgley, and West Stoughton. With a population of 3,318 as of the 2011 census, the area presents a mix of residential and rural planning opportunities for prospective developers and planners.
Property prices in Westham show an average sale price of £636,688, 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 Westham a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Westham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tealham and Tadham Moors SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Somerset Levels & Moors; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Somerset Levels & Moors. 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, Westham 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 Westham
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Westham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 25 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Westham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 25 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Westham were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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- West Stoughton 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.