Woolavington, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woolavington, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woolavington 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 Woolavington
Woolavington is a village and civil parish located on the Somerset Levels in Somerset, England. Situated approximately 5.2 miles northeast of Bridgwater and 7.2 miles southeast of Burnham-on-Sea, it has a population of 2,325 as recorded in the 2021 census. The village's strategic location makes it a relevant area for planning applications, particularly for developments that cater to its growing community.
Population: 2,325 (2021)
District: Sedgemoor
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Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Sedgemoor 012E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woolavington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woolavington.
- 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 Woolavington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
92 planning applications found near Woolavington.
- - FIELD VIEW, 3 Reeds Drive, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8DR
Application for Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 54/23/00013 (Change of use of agricultural land to residential and erection of a self-build dwelling with detached double garage.) to allo
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 5 Chertsey Close, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8EB
Erection of a single Storey Rear Extension, with pitched roof and 2no. Velux and the creation of enclosed porch to the front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Electronic Telecommunications Apparatus, adjacent to 5, Crossmeads, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8ER
Notice of intent to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus comprising of 1no. 10m light wooden pole. Ref: WGMVRG4G
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Land to the North of, Meadow Farm, The Causeway, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7
Construction and operation of Synchronous Condenser Facilities, with associated ancillary infrastructure, buildings, access, landscaping and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Dunscar House, 10A Higher Road, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8EA
Reduce single branch of 1No. Corsian Pine (T001) (TPO Ref T17) growing over house by up to 2m. Reduce lowest limb of 1No. Corsian Pine (T004) (TPO Ref T12) by up to 2m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-10-30
View full details - - 4 Mortimer Close, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8EH
Certificate of lawfulness of the proposed change of use from agricultural use to garden use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 20 Highcroft, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8EU
Erection of single storey extensions to the front (South) and rear (North) of the property, to include new parking to the front of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Land to the North of Combe Lane, and Land to the East of, Woolavington Hill, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7
Outline application with some matters reserved, except access, for residential development to provide up to 170No. dwellings including affordable housing, public open space including dedicated ecologi
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - Land At, Woolavington Road, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7
Outline application with some matters reserved, for the demolition of stable buildings and erection of up to 85 dwellings, with public open space, landscaping, sustainable drainage system (SuDS) and v
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 4 Clark Close, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8HE
Conversion of garage to create accessible bedroom and shower room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-07-17
View full details - - Land to the North of Combe Lane, and Land to the East of, Woolavington Hill, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7
Request for EIA Screening Opinion for a development of up to 170 dwellings (including market and affordable housing units), comprising a mix of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom dwellings, with the possibility of
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-07-04
View full details - - 20 Highcroft, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8EU
Erection of a single storey extension to the South elevation & a two storey extension to the North elevation.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-04-10
View full details - - 21 Lynham Close, Woolavington, Bridgwater, TA7 8FG
Erection of a single storey extension to the side of 21 Lynham Close, Woolavington
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 7 Chertsey Close, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8EB
Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey extension to the side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - 6 Dawbins Drive, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8HB
Replacement of garage with the erection of a single storey extension to the side and replacsment of conservatory with the erection of a single storey extension to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-10-25
View full details - - Land to the North of Crancombe Lane, & to the South of, Lavers Close, Woolavington, Bridgwater, TA7
Notification under the Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 for the installation of a new pole mounted transformer which will entail installing a 2nd pole to support the equ
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-09-27
View full details - - 11 Crancombe Lane, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8DZ
Erection of a two-storey side East extension onsite of existing (to be demolished), erection of a single storey rear South extension and chimney removal. Erection of a detached carport and alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-07-29
View full details - - 10 Bawden Close, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8HD
Erection of a single storey wraparound extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-06-25
View full details - - 5 Hectors Stones, Woolavington, Bridgwater, TA7 8EG
Change of use of domestic outbuilding for use as an annexe and holiday let.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-06-10
View full details - - 6 Dawbins Drive, Woolavington, Bridgwater, TA7 8HB
Retention of rear conservatory, as amended by applicant's letter received on 11/11/04.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2004-09-30
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A brief summary of Woolavington in Somerset
Woolavington is a village and civil parish located on the Somerset Levels in Somerset, England. Situated approximately 5.2 miles northeast of Bridgwater and 7.2 miles southeast of Burnham-on-Sea, it has a population of 2,325 as recorded in the 2021 census. The village's strategic location makes it a relevant area for planning applications, particularly for developments that cater to its growing community. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,325 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sedgemoor district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Woolavington a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woolavington 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 Woolavington
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Woolavington. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Woolavington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Woolavington were full planning applications (17), telecoms (13), outline applications (9). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 39 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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: 45 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
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