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Planning in Alford

Only 1 decision near Alford in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Alford in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.

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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. 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 £208,703, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Alford has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Alford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 1 planning application was submitted near Alford.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Alford?
In the last 24 months, 1 planning application was submitted near Alford.
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