Wincanton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wincanton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · Town
About Wincanton
Wincanton is a town and electoral ward located in Somerset, southwest England, situated just off the A303, a key route connecting London to the South West. The area features some light industry and, as of the 2021 census, has a population of 6,568, making it a notable community for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 6,568
District: Wincanton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £286,289 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 005B
Crime Statistics
48 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 19
- public-order: 8
- anti-social-behaviour: 6
- shoplifting: 6
- criminal-damage-arson: 4
- other-crime: 3
- other-theft: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wincanton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wincanton.
- 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 Wincanton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Wincanton.
- - St Peter And St Pauls Church Church Street Wincanton Somerset
Notification of intent to repollard near the historical pruning point to group of pollarded Lime trees (G1).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 11 Southgate Drive Wincanton Somerset BA9 9ES
Remove existing porch and erection of new porch with toilet.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - White Horse Hotel 4 High Street Wincanton Somerset BA9 9JP
Discharge of Condition No 5 (Materials Schedule) of planning application 20/03364/LBC
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - White Horse Hotel 4 High Street Wincanton Somerset BA9 9JP
Discharge of Condition No 11 (Materials Schedule) of planning application 20/03363/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Plaza Cinema South Street Wincanton Somerset BA9 9DL
Discharge of Condition 04(Canopy) of planning application 25/01497/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - White Horse Hotel 4 High Street Wincanton Somerset BA9 9JP
Discharge of Refuse Strategy condition of the S106 associated with 20/03363/FUL.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - White Horse Hotel High Street Wincanton Somerset BA9 9JP
Discharge of Condition No. 07 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan/LEMP) of planning application 20/03363/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - Land Adj Catholic Church Of St Luke And St Teresa South Street Wincanton Somerset BA9 9DH
Application of intent to carry out tree surgery work to No. 2 trees as shown by the Yeovil District Council (WINC 1) 1975 Tree Preservation Order.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-09-14
View full details - - 10 North Street Wincanton Somerset BA9 9AX
The reinstatement of an original window, the installation of 5 Conservation Rooflights and the replacement of the existing uPVC Conservatory.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - Coylton House Bayford Hill Wincanton Somerset BA9 9LQ
Demolition of rear extension, internal alterations to rooms (Implemented)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-07-18
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A brief summary of Wincanton in Somerset
Wincanton is a town and electoral ward located in Somerset, southwest England, situated just off the A303, a key route connecting London to the South West. The area features some light industry and, as of the 2021 census, has a population of 6,568, making it a notable community for potential planning applications and developments. The Town has a population of approximately 6,568. It sits within the Wincanton district.
Property prices in Wincanton show an average sale price of £286,289, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Wincanton area recorded 48 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Wincanton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wincanton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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, Wincanton 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 Wincanton
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Wincanton. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Wincanton.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Wincanton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Wincanton were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (3), tree works (3).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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