Woodcombe, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodcombe, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Woodcombe
Minehead is a coastal town and civil parish in Somerset, located on the south bank of the Bristol Channel, approximately 21 miles north-west of Taunton and 12 miles from the Devon border. This vibrant town, which includes the suburban villages of Alcombe and Woodcombe, is close to Exmoor National Park and had a population of 11,757 as of the 2021 census. Its growing community and scenic surroundings make it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £351,190 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 001B
Crime Statistics
57 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 15
- shoplifting: 14
- anti-social-behaviour: 10
- criminal-damage-arson: 8
- public-order: 6
- burglary: 3
- other-theft: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodcombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodcombe.
- 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 Woodcombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
156 planning applications found near Woodcombe.
- - 43 Hillview Road, Minehead, TA24 8EE
Erection of single storey extension to the rear and terrace
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Woodcombe Farmhouse, Woodcombe Lane, Minehead, TA24 8SB
Conversion of outbuilding, with erection of a single storey extension to the side, to form granny annexe
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Woodcombe Farmhouse, Woodcombe Lane, Minehead, TA24 8SB
Conversion of outbuilding, with erection of a single storey extension to the side, to form granny annexe
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 37 Hillview Road, Minehead, TA24 8EE
Erection of porch to the front and single storey extensions to the side and rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Bratton Crest, Bratton Lane, Minehead, TA24 8SG
Variation of Condition No. 02, (approved plans), for the omission of the loft conversion and change of roof design and removal of Condition No. 03, (screening), as balcony no longer proposed of applic
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Bratton Crest, Bratton Lane, Minehead, TA24 8SG
Demolition of garage and flat roofed rear extension and erection of a single storey extension to the side and rear with conversion of loft to include inverted dormer balcony and associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - Garden House, Woodcombe Lane, Minehead TA24 8SA
Erection of porch extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2025-02-13
View full details - - 59 Hillview Road, Minehead, TA24 8EF
Erection of 1 No. two-bedroom detached dwelling in the garden to the rear
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2024-10-01
View full details - - 59 Hillview Road, Minehead, TA24 8EF
Erection of 1 No. detached dwelling on the land to the south
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2024-09-20
View full details - - Woodcombe Lodge, Bratton Lane, Minehead, TA24 8SQ
Application for a lawful development certificate for the existing use of former hotel as 1 No. residential dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2024-07-17
View full details - - Combe Meadows, Woodcombe Lane, Minehead, TA24 8SA
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 3/21/23/068 in order to incorporate a hipped roof dormer to the side (east) elevation for a new ensuite at first floor level
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2024-01-03
View full details - - Grassendale, Woodcombe Lane, Minehead, TA24 8SB
Proposed loft conversion with erection of dormer windows to the south-east and north-east elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2023-11-28
View full details - - 37 Hillview Road, Minehead, TA24 8EE
Erection of flat roof rear extension and lean to roof side extension plus alterations to the rear patio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2023-10-03
View full details - - Combe Meadows, Woodcombe Lane, Minehead, TA24 8SA
Demolition of single storey extensions/garage, erection of single storey side extension with linked rear garden room and modifications to existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2023-07-12
View full details - - 3 Hillview Road, Minehead, TA24 8EE
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear with alterations to conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2023-04-24
View full details - - 18 Woodcombe Cottages, Woodcombe Lane, Minehead, TA24 8SE
Erection of a single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2023-03-17
View full details - - Pam's Patch, Land north of Woodcombe Cottages, Minehead, TA24 8SE
Erection of storage shed to replace derelict shed already demolished
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2022-08-16
View full details - - Woodcombe Farmhouse, Woodcombe Lane, Minehead, TA24 8SB
Erection of a single storey extension and conversion of outbuilding to form granny annexe
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2022-06-21
View full details - - Oaklands, Bratton Lane, Minehead, TA24 8SQ
Conversion and extension of garage to create annex accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2022-05-23
View full details - - 4 Woodcombe Cottages, Woodcombe Lane, Minehead, TA24 8SE
Erection of a Shepherd's hut within the garden to be used for storage and recreation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2022-03-10
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A brief summary of Woodcombe in Somerset
Minehead is a coastal town and civil parish in Somerset, located on the south bank of the Bristol Channel, approximately 21 miles north-west of Taunton and 12 miles from the Devon border. This vibrant town, which includes the suburban villages of Alcombe and Woodcombe, is close to Exmoor National Park and had a population of 11,757 as of the 2021 census. Its growing community and scenic surroundings make it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Woodcombe show an average sale price of £351,190, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Woodcombe area recorded 57 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.
Woodcombe has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Higher Town, Woodcombe, Wellington Square. 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 Woodcombe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Exmoor Heaths; 1 National Parks: EXMOOR. 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, Woodcombe 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 Woodcombe
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Woodcombe. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Woodcombe.
The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Woodcombe were full planning applications (18), amendments (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 78% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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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.