Westport, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Westport, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Westport 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 Westport
Hambridge and Westport is a civil parish located in Somerset, England, home to a population of 514 as of the 2011 census. This parish encompasses the villages of Hambridge and Westport, making it a quaint area ideal for local planning applications and community developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Westport.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westport.
- 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 Westport based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
76 planning applications found near Westport.
- - Land Adjacent Ruskway Bungalow Ruskway Lane Westport Langport Somerset
The proposed erection of 2no new detached dwellings, garages, new access drive and associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Land At Paddock Farm Ruskway Lane Westport Langport Somerset, TA10 0BN
Notification of intent to erect Agricultural buildings of steel portal frame construction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Land At Paddock Farm, Ruskway Lane Westport Langport Somerset, TA10 0BN
Notification of intent to erect agricultural buildings of steel portal frame construction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Fairway Farm Ruskway Lane Westport Langport Somerset TA10 0BW
The change of use of one agricultural building to one dwellinghouse, with associated operational development.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Fairway Farm Ruskway Lane Westport Langport Somerset TA10 0BW
Prior Approval Notification for the change of use of No. 2 agricultural buildings into No. 4 dwellings.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-03-06
View full details - - Goosemead Cottage Westport Langport Somerset TA10 0BJ
Discharge of Condition number 3 (Materials External Walls and Roofs) of planning Application 19/00887/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - Goosemead Cottage Westport Langport Somerset TA10 0BJ
Discharge of Condition No. 4 (Drainage Details) of Planning Application 19/00887/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-01-08
View full details - - Goosemead Cottage Westport Langport Somerset TA10 0BJ
S73 application to remove condition 04 (Drainage) of approval 19/00887/FUL; Erection of a 3 bedroom detached house in existing private garden, dated 20.11.2019
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-08-15
View full details - - Goosemead Cottage Westport Langport Somerset TA10 0BJ
Discharge of conditions No.3 (Materials), No.4 (Drainage), No.5 (Floor Levels) and No.9 (Boundary Treatments) of planning application 19/00887/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-06-09
View full details - - Barn At Fairway Farm Ruskway Lane Westport Langport Somerset TA10 0BW
Prior Approval Notification for the change of use of agricultural building to a dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-02-20
View full details - - Nutwood Ruskway Lane Westport Langport Somerset TA10 0BW
Demolition of existing garage and erection of single storey side extension to dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-08-04
View full details - - Land Os 6900 Ruskway Lane Barrington Ilminster Somerset
This application seeks consent for the construction of a specialist agricultural building (Building D) for the purposes of calf rearing.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-06-28
View full details - - Land Os 6900 Ruskway Lane Barrington Ilminster Somerset
This application seeks consent for the construction of a specialist agricultural building (Building A) for the purposes of calf rearing, together with a consolidated yard area.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-06-28
View full details - - Land Os 6900 Ruskway Lane Barrington Ilminster Somerset
This application seeks consent for the construction of a specialist agricultural building (Building C) for the purposes of calf rearing.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-06-28
View full details - - Land Os 6900 Ruskway Lane Barrington Ilminster Somerset
This application seeks consent for the construction of a specialist agricultural building (Building B) for the purposes of calf rearing.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-06-28
View full details - - Lights Bungalow Westport Langport Somerset TA10 0BN
To raise and replace part of the roof to create a first-floor family space suitable for wheelchair users. Erection of canopy to the rear of the dwelling and a glazed extension to the porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-05-10
View full details - - Ruskway Farm Ruskway Lane Westport Langport Somerset TA10 0BW
The erection of two yard covers; the first over a collecting yard and the second over a loafing yard.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-03-30
View full details - - Land Adj Goosemead Cottage Westport Langport Somerset TA10 0BJ
Erection of a four-bedroom detached dwelling with attached double garage and forecourt parking. (Amended scheme to approval 19/00887/FUL).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-03-02
View full details - - Land Corner Of Ruskway Lane Lawnmoor Lane Barrington Ilminster Somerset
Submission of additional information as required by Regulation 77 of the Conservation Of Habitats And Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) pursuant to Prior Approval Reference relating to planning ap
Status: Permitted | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2021-07-06
View full details - - Sorrento Ruskway Lane Westport Langport TA10 0BW
Demolition of detached garage and erection of side and rear single storey extensions to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2021-03-22
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A brief summary of Westport in Somerset
Hambridge and Westport is a civil parish located in Somerset, England, home to a population of 514 as of the 2011 census. This parish encompasses the villages of Hambridge and Westport, making it a quaint area ideal for local planning applications and community developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Westport a particularly low-crime area.
Westport has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Puckington, Barrington. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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, Westport 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 Westport
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Westport. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Westport.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Westport were full planning applications (4), other applications (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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