Berkley, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Berkley, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Berkley 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 Berkley

Berkley is a civil parish and dispersed settlement located on the north-east edge of Frome, Somerset, with a population of 344 as of the 2011 census. It encompasses the hamlets of Oldford, Berkley Marsh, and Standerwick, and its eastern boundary marks the county line with Wiltshire. This tranquil area presents potential opportunities for planning applications, particularly in its charming hamlets.

Population: 314 (2021)

District: Mendip

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Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
LSOA: Mendip 001A

Crime Statistics

2 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

public-order: 1
violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Berkley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Berkley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Berkley in Somerset

Neighbourhood safety in Berkley is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Berkley includes 17 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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