How long do planning decisions take near Barr?

The average planning decision time near Barr is 60 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 Barr?

The planning approval rate near Barr is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Barr?

The most common type of planning application near Barr is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Barr?

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Barr, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Barr, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Barr 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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £310,597 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 004A

Crime Statistics

45 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 23
criminal-damage-arson: 4
other-theft: 4
burglary: 3
other-crime: 3
anti-social-behaviour: 2
bicycle-theft: 2
public-order: 2
drugs: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Barr.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Barr based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Barr in Somerset

Barr is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Barr show an average sale price of £310,597, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Barr area recorded 45 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.

Barr has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bishops Hull. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barr 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.

Planning Activity in Barr

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Barr. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Barr.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Barr slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Barr were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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