How long do planning decisions take near Alstone?

The average planning decision time near Alstone is 30 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 Alstone?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Alstone?

The most common type of planning application near Alstone is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Alstone, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Alstone, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Alstone

Alstone, located within the civil parish of West Huntspill in Somerset, is a small hamlet situated approximately 5 miles from Bridgwater. The parish, which includes the village of Huntspill, had a population of 1,414 as of the 2011 census. Alstone is bordered by several notable areas, including Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge, making it a relevant location for planning applications in the region.

District: West Huntspill

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £337,236 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Bridgwater
LSOA: Sedgemoor 006B

Crime Statistics

116 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 51
anti-social-behaviour: 21
public-order: 13
criminal-damage-arson: 6
vehicle-crime: 5
other-crime: 5
drugs: 4
other-theft: 4
shoplifting: 4
bicycle-theft: 1
burglary: 1
robbery: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Alstone.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Alstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Alstone.

- 1 Barn Close, Highbridge, TA9 3NH
Erection of a detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-03-04
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- 32 Alstone Lane, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3DS
Single storey extensions to all elevations, convert garage to ancillary accommodation and external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-03-26
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- 10 Alstone Lane, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3DR
Erection of 3no. dwellings with associated amenity space, garages and drainage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-02-20
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- 64 Main Road, West Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3QS
Approval of reserved matters for the erection of 2No. dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-02-12
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- Land At, Brue Farm, Huntspill Road, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3DE
Application for Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 52/21/00016 (Variations of Conditions 3, 21, 28, 32 of Planning Permission 52/19/00001 (Hybrid (full and outline) application for the erec
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-02-12
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A brief summary of Alstone in Somerset

Property prices in Alstone show an average sale price of £337,236, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Alstone area recorded 116 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Alstone includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bridgwater Bay SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Severn Estuary; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Severn Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Severn Estuary. 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 Alstone

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Alstone. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 days.

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

The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Alstone were full planning applications (7), outline applications (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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