Willhayne, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Willhayne, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

View council

Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Willhayne.

Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £306,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Somerset
• Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
• LSOA: South Somerset 024D

Crime Statistics

13 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

• violent-crime: 6
• vehicle-crime: 2
• other-crime: 2
• burglary: 1
• criminal-damage-arson: 1
• public-order: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Willhayne.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Willhayne.

• 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 Willhayne based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Willhayne.

1. - Redcroft Chardleigh Green Wadeford Chard Somerset TA20 3AJ
   Discharge of condition No.04 (external materials) of planning application 23/01270/FUL
   Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-05-28
   View full details
2. - Juniper Court Court Mill Lane Wadeford Chard Somerset TA20 3AX
   Removal of Existing Shed and Replace with Oak Framed Shed
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-05-07
   View full details
3. - Langham House Langham Wadeford Chard Somerset TA20 3AH
   S73 Application to vary condition 2(approved plans) of approval 22/01910/FUL Proposed Conversion of a former agricultural barn into one unit of residential living accommodation with associated parking
   Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-05-29
   View full details

Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.

A brief summary of Willhayne in Somerset

Willhayne is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Willhayne show an average sale price of £306,510, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 13 crimes reported in the Willhayne area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Willhayne has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chard, Wadeford. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Willhayne includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Snowdon Hill Quarry SSSI, Woolhayes Farm SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Willhayne 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 Willhayne

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Willhayne. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 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 Willhayne.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Willhayne were discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2), full planning applications (1).

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

• Pudleigh planning applications
• Chardleigh Green planning applications
• Clayhanger planning applications
• Crimchard planning applications
• Nimmer planning applications
• New England planning applications
• Cuttiford's Door planning applications
• Langham 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.