How long do planning decisions take near Bickenhall?

The average planning decision time near Bickenhall is 56 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 Bickenhall?

The most common type of planning application near Bickenhall is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bickenhall?

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Bickenhall, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bickenhall, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bickenhall 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 Bickenhall

Bickenhall is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles southeast of Taunton. The parish, which encompasses the hamlet of Batten's Green, is home to a small population of 122 residents, making it a close-knit community ideal for local planning applications and development considerations.

Population: 108 (2021)

District: Somerset West and Taunton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £310,597 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 016E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bickenhall.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bickenhall based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Bickenhall.

- Lower Park Farm, New Road, Bickenhall
Change of use of agricultural land to residential curtilage with erection of a 3 No. bay garage block with ancillary accommodation above at Lower Park Farm, New Road, Bickenhall
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-07-11
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A brief summary of Bickenhall in Somerset

Property prices in Bickenhall show an average sale price of £310,597, 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 Bickenhall a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bickenhall includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Blackdown Hills. 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 Bickenhall

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Bickenhall. The average decision time was 56 days.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bickenhall were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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