Woolston (BA22), Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woolston (BA22), Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woolston (BA22) 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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woolston (BA22).
- 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 Woolston (BA22) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Woolston (BA22).
- - Horseshoe Cottage Woolston Road North Cadbury Yeovil Somerset BA22 7BJ
New single storey extensions at the back of the house with a terrace above, demolition of existing garage, replaced with new carport/ store/ workshop, new garden wall with gate and new solar panels.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Old Manor Farmhouse Woolston Road North Cadbury Yeovil Somerset BA22 7BL
Proposed extension to ground floor of main house to form vestibule. Refurbishment of existing office and store room
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Old Manor Farmhouse Woolston Road North Cadbury Yeovil Somerset BA22 7BL
Proposed extension to ground floor of main house to form vestibule. Refurbishment of existing office and store room
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Turstin Lodge Church Lane North Cadbury Yeovil BA22 7BJ
Section 73 application for the variation of condition 5 of permission 18/00988/FUL to allow use of the stables and associated land for private use or for commercial livery use and at no time be used f
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2019-02-05
View full details - - Turstin Lodge Woolston North Cadbury Yeovil Somerset BA22 7BJ
Formation of equestrian arena and erection of stables building for private use.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2018-03-26
View full details - - Green Barn At Camelot Barn Woolston North Cadbury Yeovil Somerset
Demolition of Existing Building and erection of replacement dwelling (GR:364470/127442)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2015-11-26
View full details - - Land And Building At Camelot Barn Woolston North Cadbury Yeovil Somerset
Demolition of existing building and erection of replacement dwelling (GR 364607/127534)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2015-05-07
View full details - - Land And Building At Camelot Barn Woolston North Cadbury Yeovil Somerset
Conversion of agricultural building to dwelling (GR: 364516/127539)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2014-05-27
View full details - - Land And Building At Camelot Barn Woolston North Cadbury Yeovil Somerset
Prior approval for the change of use of agricultural storage building to dwellinghouse (GR:364516/127539)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2014-04-09
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A brief summary of Woolston (BA22) in Somerset
Woolston (BA22) is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Woolston (BA22) a particularly low-crime area.
Woolston (BA22) has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Woolston, Blackford, Compton Pauncefoot, North Cadbury. 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 Woolston (BA22) includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Woolston (BA22) 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 Woolston (BA22)
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Woolston (BA22). Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Woolston (BA22).
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Woolston (BA22) were tree works (5), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Brookhampton planning applications
- North Cadbury planning applications
- Lower Woolston planning applications
- Compton Pauncefoot planning applications
- North Town planning applications
- Blackford planning applications
- Yarlington planning applications
- Galhampton planning applications
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.