How long do planning decisions take near Alhampton?

The average planning decision time near Alhampton is 46 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 Alhampton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Alhampton?

The most common type of planning application near Alhampton is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Alhampton?

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Alhampton, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Alhampton, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Alhampton

Alhampton is a quaint village located in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles south of Shepton Mallet and 2 miles northwest of Castle Cary. It falls within the civil parish of Ditcheat, making it a key area for local planning applications and developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £350,519 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
LSOA: Mendip 013C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Alhampton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Alhampton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Alhampton.

- Homeacres Post Box To Orchards Alhampton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6PZ
Variation of condition 2 (Plans List) of Planning Consent 2025/1130/HSE (Demolition of an existing side extension and detached garage, and construction of a new side extension and garden store)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-10-03
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- The Court House Post Box To Orchards Alhampton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6PZ
Proposed installation of EV charging point.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-05-19
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A brief summary of Alhampton in Somerset

Property prices in Alhampton show an average sale price of £350,519, 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 Alhampton a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Alhampton

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Alhampton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

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

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Alhampton were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

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