Woolavington, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woolavington, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £277,478 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 009E
Crime Statistics
24 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 10
- shoplifting: 6
- burglary: 3
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- robbery: 1
- other-crime: 1
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
2 planning applications found near Woolavington.
- - 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 - - 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
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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.
Property prices in Woolavington show an average sale price of £277,478, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Woolavington area recorded 24 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.
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, 16 planning applications were submitted near Woolavington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 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 34 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 telecoms (9), full planning applications (3), outline applications (3).
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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