How long do planning decisions take near Berkley Marsh?

The average planning decision time near Berkley Marsh 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 Marsh?

The planning approval rate near Berkley Marsh is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

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

How can I track planning applications near Berkley Marsh?

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Berkley Marsh, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Berkley Marsh, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Berkley Marsh 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: £308,169 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
LSOA: Mendip 004E

Crime Statistics

8 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 6
criminal-damage-arson: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Berkley Marsh.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Marsh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Berkley Marsh.

- Moss Meadow Cottage Berkley Lane Berkley Frome Somerset BA11 5JE
Proposed first floor extension over existing porch to add new staircase.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-06-09
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A brief summary of Berkley Marsh in Somerset

Berkley Marsh is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

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

There were 8 crimes reported in the Berkley Marsh area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Berkley Marsh includes 10 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 Marsh

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Berkley Marsh. Of these, 67% 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 Marsh.

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 Marsh were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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