How long do planning decisions take near Bishopswood?

The average planning decision time near Bishopswood is 50 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 Bishopswood?

The planning approval rate near Bishopswood is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bishopswood?

The most common type of planning application near Bishopswood is other, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bishopswood?

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Bishopswood, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bishopswood, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bishopswood 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 Bishopswood

Bishopswood is a charming village located on the border of Staffordshire and Shropshire, notable for its historic Royal Oak pub, named after the iconic oak tree at nearby Boscobel House, where King Charles II famously sought refuge. The village features two English Heritage sites: Boscobel House and White Ladies Priory, making it a rich area for historical interest. Covering a substantial 352 hectares, the surrounding Bishops Wood offers a natural landscape just four miles northwest of Eccleshall, providing potential for various planning applications in both conservation and development.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £306,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
LSOA: South Somerset 023B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bishopswood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bishopswood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Bishopswood in Somerset

Property prices in Bishopswood show an average sale price of £306,510, 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 Bishopswood a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bishopswood includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Long Lye SSSI, Long Lye Meadow SSSI; 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 Bishopswood

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Bishopswood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bishopswood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bishopswood were other applications (3), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).

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