How long do planning decisions take near Alder Row?

The average planning decision time near Alder Row is 35 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Alder Row?

The planning approval rate near Alder Row is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Alder Row?

The most common type of planning application near Alder Row is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Alder Row?

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Alder Row, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Alder Row, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Alder Row

Selwood is a civil parish in Somerset, England, named after the historic Selwood Forest. Encompassing the town of Frome, it includes the villages of East Woodlands, West Woodlands, and Rodden, as well as the hamlets of Alder Row and Blatchbridge. With a population of 798 recorded in 2011, Selwood may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area, given its diverse local communities and surrounding natural landscape.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £308,169 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
LSOA: Mendip 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Alder Row.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alder Row.

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 Alder Row based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Alder Row.

- Barn At 377872 143940 Blatchbridge Roundabout To Frome Road West Woodlands Frome Somerset
Conversion of Steel Framed Barn to Two Dwellings (Application for Full Planning Against Existant Permitted Development 2023/0910/PAA)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-27
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- The Old Forge Blatchbridge Roundabout To Frome Road West Woodlands Frome Somerset BA11 5EN
Variation of condition 2 (Plans List) relating to planning permission 2025/0129/HSE (Proposed internal & external alterations to create first-floor side extension).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-12
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- The Old Forge Blatchbridge Roundabout To Frome Road West Woodlands Frome Somerset BA11 5EN
Proposed internal & external alterations to create first-floor side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-01-27
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- Court Farm Blatchbridge Roundabout To Frome Road West Woodlands Frome Somerset BA11 5EN
Erection Of Single Storey Extension To Form A Plant Room (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-12-21
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A brief summary of Alder Row in Somerset

Property prices in Alder Row show an average sale price of £308,169, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Alder Row a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Alder Row includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Longleat Woods SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Alder Row

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Alder Row. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Alder Row may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Alder Row were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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