Winsham, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Winsham, Devon.
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About Winsham
Winsham is a picturesque village and civil parish located 4 miles southeast of Chard and 6 miles from Crewkerne in Somerset, England. Home to around 750 residents across approximately 335 households, the parish encompasses the hamlets of Whatley, Bridge, Purtington, and Ammerham, covering an area of about 12 square miles. This charming community offers insight into local planning and development opportunities within its scenic environment.
District: Braunton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £395,883 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
- LSOA: North Devon 005C
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Winsham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Winsham.
- 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 Winsham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Winsham.
- - Wildae Restorations Knowle Industrial Estate Knowle Braunton Devon EX33 2NA
Extensions to car workshop and associated flood alleviation works (amended description and plans)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-07-04
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A brief summary of Winsham in Devon
Winsham is a picturesque village and civil parish located 4 miles southeast of Chard and 6 miles from Crewkerne in Somerset, England. Home to around 750 residents across approximately 335 households, the parish encompasses the hamlets of Whatley, Bridge, Purtington, and Ammerham, covering an area of about 12 square miles. This charming community offers insight into local planning and development opportunities within its scenic environment. It sits within the Braunton district.
Property prices in Winsham show an average sale price of £395,883, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Winsham is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Winsham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Braunton. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Winsham includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chapel Hill SSSI, Caen Valley Bats SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Winsham 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 Winsham
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Winsham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Winsham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Winsham were full planning applications (5), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Knowle planning applications
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- Halsinger planning applications
- Lobb 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.