How long do planning decisions take near Bishops Lydeard?

The average planning decision time near Bishops Lydeard is 36 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 Bishops Lydeard?

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

How can I track planning applications near Bishops Lydeard?

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Bishops Lydeard, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bishops Lydeard, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Bishops Lydeard

Bishops Lydeard is a village and civil parish situated in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles (8 km) north-west of Taunton. The parish includes the hamlets of East Lydeard and Terhill, with a recorded population of 2,839 as of the 2011 census, although this total also accounts for the village of Cotford St Luke. This area is relevant for planning applications due to its growing community and nearby amenities.

Population: 2,930 (2021)

District: Somerset West and Taunton

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Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 013C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bishops Lydeard.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bishops Lydeard based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Bishops Lydeard.

- The Old Vicarage, Bishops Lydeard
Application to fell (down to 3 metres in height) one beech tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (Bishops Lydeard No.1) Tree Preservation Order 1977 at The Old Vicarage, Bishops Lydeard (TD90)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-03-25
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- Bishops Lydeard Primary School, Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard
Change of use, with internal refurbishment, of the old school teacher house (Class C3) into a nursery (Class E) at Bishops Lydeard Primary School, Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-02-24
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- Dunkirk Memorial House, Minehead Road, Bishops Lydeard
Application to carry out crown-reduction works to two oak trees and one eucalyptus tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (Bishops Lydeard No.2) Tree Preservation Order 1991 at Dunkirk Memorial House,
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-01-26
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A brief summary of Bishops Lydeard in Somerset

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bishops Lydeard a particularly low-crime area.

Bishops Lydeard has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bishops Lydeard. 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.

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Planning Activity in Bishops Lydeard

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Bishops Lydeard. The average decision time was 36 days.

The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bishops Lydeard were full planning applications (4), tree works (2). 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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