Search Wookey planning applications
9 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Wookey · updated daily · Somerset Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 16 Preywater Road Wookey Wells Somerset BA5 1LEAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension.Received 19 Aug 20262026/1512/HSE
- Land At 351566 146263 Buttice Lane Wookey Wells SomersetAwaiting decisionChange of use from Agricultural to Residential Land, Erection of detached Two-storey Self-Build dwelling with associated access road, parking areas and hard landscaping.Full ApplicationReceived 29 Jun 20262026/1236/FUL
- Worth Cottage Wells Road Worth Wells Somerset BA5 1LWApprovedErection of a single storey side & rear extension, the provision of a covered walkway, new carport & the formation of a first-floor dormer extension on the north elevation, altered boundary wall at access & other associated alterations.Householder ApplicationReceived 9 Feb 2026Decided 26 Mar 20262026/0254/HSE
- Riverside Cottage 6 Axe Road Wookey Wells Somerset BA5 1LTAwaiting decisionErection of Two-Storey Side Extension.Householder ApplicationReceived 14 Feb 20252025/0270/HSE
- Scotswood House Yarley Hembury Lane Wookey Wells Somerset BA5 1NYApprovedErection of a single storey side extension as well as the erection of a two storey side extensionHouseholder ApplicationReceived 12 Jul 2024Decided 24 Sep 20242024/1227/HSE
Planning in Wookey
Only 1 decision near Wookey in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wookey in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.
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BA5 265 applications in the last 12 months
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About Wookey
Wookey is a picturesque village and civil parish located just 2 miles west of Wells, Somerset, along the scenic River Axe. It encompasses the village of Henton and the hamlets of Yarley and Bleadney, the latter of which historically hosted a port in the 8th century, facilitating trade close to Wells. Notably, Wookey is distinct from the nearby Wookey Hole, renowned for its famous caves, making it a valuable area for those researching planning applications related to heritage and development. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,269 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.
Property prices in Wookey show an average sale price of £379,956, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Wookey area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Wookey a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Wookey has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wookey 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Wookey, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Wookey.
The most common types were full planning applications (3).