Woodford (BA5), Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodford (BA5), Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woodford (BA5) 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 Woodford (BA5)
Nettlecombe is a civil parish located in Somerset, England, nestled below the scenic Brendon Hills. It encompasses a largely rural landscape and includes the small hamlets of Beggearn Huish, Torre, Woodford, and Yarde, alongside several isolated farms and residences. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 426, making it a tranquil area for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £379,956 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Mendip 008E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodford (BA5).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodford (BA5).
- 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 Woodford (BA5) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Woodford (BA5).
- - 65 Wand Road Wells Somerset BA5 1RN
Application for a non-material amendment to permission 2025/2043/HSE to propose a single larger pitched glazed lantern.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 1 Woodford View Cottages Woodford Farm Road Woodford Wells Somerset BA5 1QQ
Single storey rear & side extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Site East Of 4 Bishopbrook House Cathedral Avenue Wells Somerset
Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval 059850/005 Development of Use Classes B1, B2 and B8 business uses, highway works, landscaping, drainage works and parking (as am
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 65 Wand Road Wells Somerset BA5 1RN
Single storey rear extension & part conversion of garage to storage space/hobby room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 65 Wand Road Wells Somerset BA5 1RN
Clear and level area in rear garden to erect 2 metal framed modular units to be used as ancillary accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-09-19
View full details - - Highgate House Gate Lane Wells Somerset BA5 1UB
Assessment of a Hedgerow to consider its effect on a property - using criteria in the High Hedges legislation (Part 8 of the Anti-social Behavior Act 2003
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - 95 Knight Road Wells Somerset BA5 1FT
Single storey dual pitched rear extension with new crated soakaway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2022-06-07
View full details - - Woodford Farm Woodford Farm Road Woodford Wells Somerset BA5 1QQ
Application for confirmation of compliance with conditions 1 (Works begun 3 years from date of decision) on planning consent 2009/1458.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2018-04-13
View full details - - Woodford Farm Woodford Farm Road Woodford Wells Somerset BA5 1QQ
Use of the land for the holding of private events/functions, including temporary marquees, car parking and camping (mixed use, retaining existing uses of land for agriculture/uses permitted by previou
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2017-07-26
View full details - - Land South Of Riverview Glastonbury Road Keward Wells Somerset
Application to vary condition 1 (drawing numbers) on planning consent 2016/2923/VRC to facilitate a change in levels to accommodate cut material on site
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2016-11-22
View full details - - Gate Lane Cathedral Avenue Wells Somerset
Application for a non material amendment to permission 2015/0754 - landscaping, a mown grass area instead of a wild-flower meadow
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mendip | Date: 2016-11-11
View full details - - Plot 4 - Cathedral Park Wells Somerset BA5 1UA
Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval (059850/005) for the erection of 12 light industrial units with trade counters and associated development (appearance, landscapi
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2016-10-07
View full details - - Former Nutricia Site Glastonbury Road Wells Somerset
Variation of condition 23 of permission 2015/0236/VRC (Application for variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) following grant of planning permission 2012/1000) to allow for a non-signalised cros
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2016-08-29
View full details - - Gate Lane Wells BA5 1TU
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (external facing materials) of permission 2015/0754/REM
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2016-07-26
View full details - - Land Off Glastonbury Road Wells Somerset
To vary obligations relating to the housing mix and chargee elements of the Section 106 agreement relating to 2013/2306/OTS
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2016-06-02
View full details - - Dutch Barn Woodford Farm Woodford Lane Wells BA5 1QQ
Application for prior approval to change the use of a building from an agricultural building to a dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2015-04-01
View full details - - Woodford Farm Woodford Farm Road Woodford Wells Somerset BA5 1QQ
Application for the variation of condition 1 of planning permission 2013/2140/VRC relating to the occupation of the holiday unit accommodation within barns A, B and C (corrected description).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2014-10-29
View full details - - Woodford Farm Woodford Lane Woodford Wells Somerset BA5 1QQ
Application for prior approval to change the use of a building from agriculture to a dwellinghouse.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2014-09-17
View full details - - Woodford Farm Woodford Farm Road Woodford Wells Somerset BA5 1QQ
Prior approval for the change of use of an agricultural building to a dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2014-08-01
View full details - - Woodford Farm Woodford Farm Road Woodford Wells Somerset BA5 1QQ
Proposed non-material amendment to planning application 107680/007 in respect of windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mendip | Date: 2014-06-16
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A brief summary of Woodford (BA5) in Somerset
Nettlecombe is a civil parish located in Somerset, England, nestled below the scenic Brendon Hills. It encompasses a largely rural landscape and includes the small hamlets of Beggearn Huish, Torre, Woodford, and Yarde, alongside several isolated farms and residences. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 426, making it a tranquil area for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Woodford (BA5) show an average sale price of £379,956, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Woodford (BA5) a particularly low-crime area.
Woodford (BA5) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wells. 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 Woodford (BA5) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Twinhills Woods and Meadows 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.
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Planning Activity in Woodford (BA5)
In the last 24 months, 76 planning applications were submitted near Woodford (BA5). Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Woodford (BA5).
At 60 days on average, decisions near Woodford (BA5) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Woodford (BA5) were full planning applications (34), discharge of conditions (22), amendments (7). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 5 medium-scale applications, 69 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 38 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 34 applications
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