How long do planning decisions take near Berkley Down?

The average planning decision time near Berkley Down is 73 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 Berkley Down?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Berkley Down?

The most common type of planning application near Berkley Down is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Berkley Down?

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Berkley Down, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Berkley Down, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £308,169 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

66 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 31
shoplifting: 9
criminal-damage-arson: 6
other-theft: 5
anti-social-behaviour: 3
burglary: 3
public-order: 3
bicycle-theft: 1
drugs: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1
robbery: 1
vehicle-crime: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Berkley Down.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Down based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Berkley Down.

- Don Marie Clink Road Frome Somerset BA11 2EN
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-06-13
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A brief summary of Berkley Down in Somerset

Berkley Down is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Berkley Down show an average sale price of £308,169, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Berkley Down area recorded 66 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.

Berkley Down has one conservation area within its boundaries: Frome. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Berkley Down includes 2 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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Planning Activity in Berkley Down

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Berkley Down. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 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 Berkley Down.

The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Berkley Down were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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