How long do planning decisions take near Berhill?

The average planning decision time near Berhill is 58 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 Berhill?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Berhill?

The most common type of planning application near Berhill is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Berhill?

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Berhill, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Berhill, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Berhill

Ashcott is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Sedgemoor district of Somerset, England, with a population of 1,186. The parish encompasses several hamlets, including Ashcott Corner, Berhill, Buscott, Nythe, and Pedwell, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications and developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £263,504 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Bridgwater
LSOA: Sedgemoor 012D

Crime Statistics

6 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 4
burglary: 1
drugs: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Berhill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Berhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Berhill.

- 70 Bath Road, Ashcott, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9QL
Various repair works to include roof structure repairs, external wall repairs and internal structural repairs
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-07-11
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- 33 Bath Road, Ashcott, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9QJ
Erection of Agricultural Building for Fodder Building and Implement Store
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Berhill in Somerset

Property prices in Berhill show an average sale price of £263,504, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 6 crimes reported in the Berhill area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Berhill includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Berhill

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Berhill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

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

At 58 days on average, decisions near Berhill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Berhill were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications was submitted.

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