How long do planning decisions take near Barrow (BA9)?

The average planning decision time near Barrow (BA9) is 33 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Barrow (BA9)?

The most common type of planning application near Barrow (BA9) is amendment applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Barrow (BA9)?

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Barrow (BA9), Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Barrow (BA9), Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Barrow (BA9) 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.

About Barrow (BA9)

Charlton Musgrove is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, just 1 mile northeast of Wincanton, with a population of 398. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Barrow, Holbrook, Southmarsh, and a section of Shalford, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications and developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £288,799 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
LSOA: South Somerset 005B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Barrow (BA9).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barrow (BA9).

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 Barrow (BA9) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Barrow (BA9).

- Higher Stavordale Farm Barrow Lane Charlton Musgrove Wincanton Somerset BA9 8HJ
Notification of intent to erect a standard agricultural steel frame building with fibre cement roof sheets
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-05-28
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- Willow Brook Farm Barrow Lane Charlton Musgrove Wincanton Somerset BA9 8HJ
S73A application to remove condition 09(equestrian occupancy condition) of planning permission 07/05167/FUL for Erection of 1 no. dwelling (revised design of approved application 05/00009/FUL)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-10-15
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A brief summary of Barrow (BA9) in Somerset

Property prices in Barrow (BA9) show an average sale price of £288,799, 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 Barrow (BA9) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Barrow (BA9) includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs. 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 Barrow (BA9)

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Barrow (BA9). The average decision time was 33 days.

The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Barrow (BA9) were amendments (1), other applications (1).

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