Wellington, Somerset · TA21
West Buckland
Guide price
Exciting Development Opportunity, 4 Barns with Full Planning permission near West Buckland.
On the doorstep of the Blackdown Hills, between Wellington and Taunton
The home, in the agent’s words
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Positioned in a prime semi-rural setting on the outskirts of the sought-after village of West Buckland, this opportunity comprises four barns offering full residential planning ( Application number 46/21/0035)
Set between Wellington and Taunton, the site combines the tranquillity of countryside living with excellent access to the M5, local amenities, and highly regarded schools—including the prestigious Wellington School and West Buckland Primary.
Situated on a level site and far-reaching rural views, the barns lend themselves perfectly to conversion into characterful residential homes, with lifestyle appeal, and scope for bespoke, high-end living.
Application number 46/21/0035 Full Planning
Creation of dwellings is CIL liable and the proposed development measures approx.
620sqm.
The application is for residential development outside the settlement limits of
Taunton and Wellington where the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is £125 per
square metre. Based on current rates, the CIL receipt for this development is
approximately £77,500.00. With index linking this increases to approximately
£110,000.00.
Ecology Matters
The matter of phosphates has been successfully addressed and a S106 will be used
to secure mitigation measures.
The ecologist has requested Planning conditions for the following:-NE Licence
Operatives to be inducted by licensed bat ecologist and bat box installed
Provision for roosting bats
Lighting for bats
No works/demolition between 1st March and 31 August
Installation of owl box and nest box
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Connected for everyday life
0%of homes in the postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.
Available speed bands
- 30+ Mbps
- 67%
- 100+ Mbps
- 0%
- 300+ Mbps
- 0%
- 1,000+ Mbps
- 0%
Getting about
4 milesto Taunton Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 5.3 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 5.0 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km areaLocal information is approximate. Distances are straight-line estimates from the available location. Broadband describes postcode coverage, not the speed or service available at this home; check the address with a provider. Air quality is a modelled annual background estimate.
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