Alford, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Alford, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Alford 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 Alford

Alford is a small village and parish located on the banks of the River Alham in Somerset, England. Positioned 8 miles south of Shepton Mallet and 2 miles west of Castle Cary, it has a population of just 63 residents. This tranquil setting may offer opportunities for planning applications related to rural developments and community enhancements.

Population: 90 (2021)

District: South Somerset

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £237,224 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Somerset
• Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
• LSOA: South Somerset 002C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Alford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Alford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Alford.

1. - Greystones Alford Well Farm Lane Alford Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7PN
   Application to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree as shown within the South Somerset District Council (ALFO 1) 1991 Tree Preservation Order.
   Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-01-30
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A brief summary of Alford in Somerset

Alford is a small village and parish located on the banks of the River Alham in Somerset, England. Positioned 8 miles south of Shepton Mallet and 2 miles west of Castle Cary, it has a population of just 63 residents. This tranquil setting may offer opportunities for planning applications related to rural developments and community enhancements. The settlement has a population of approximately 90 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.

Property prices in Alford show an average sale price of £237,224, 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 Alford a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Alford includes 3 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, Alford 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.

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