How long do planning decisions take near Bagley?

The average planning decision time near Bagley is 15 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 Bagley?

The planning approval rate near Bagley is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bagley?

The most common type of planning application near Bagley is other, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bagley?

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Bagley, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bagley, Somerset.

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About Bagley

Wedmore is a prominent village and civil parish in Somerset, England, located on elevated terrain in the Somerset Levels between the River Axe and River Brue. The parish encompasses the main villages of Wedmore, Blackford, and Theale, along with 17 hamlets, including Bagley, Blakeway, and Mudgley. With a population of 3,318 as of the 2011 census, Wedmore offers a mix of rural charm and community living, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £634,623 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
LSOA: Sedgemoor 003C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bagley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Bagley.

- Batch Farm, Daggs Lane, Bagley, Wedmore, BS28 4TA
Application to determine if prior approval is required for demolition of a farm building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-03-27
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- Batch Farm, Daggs Lane, Bagley, Wedmore, BS28 4TA
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed ..... Erection of a sub-dividing wall to the central shed building, with no part of the proposal being an external alteration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-02-09
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A brief summary of Bagley in Somerset

Property prices in Bagley show an average sale price of £634,623, 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 Bagley a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bagley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Westhay Moor SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Somerset Levels & Moors; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Somerset Levels & Moors. 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 Bagley

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Bagley. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 15 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bagley.

The average decision time of 15 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bagley were other applications (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

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