How long do planning decisions take near Blackford (BA22)?

The average planning decision time near Blackford (BA22) is 64 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 Blackford (BA22)?

The most common type of planning application near Blackford (BA22) is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Blackford (BA22)?

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Blackford (BA22), Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blackford (BA22), Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Blackford (BA22) 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 Blackford (BA22)

Blackford is a village located in the civil parish of Compton Pauncefoot, Somerset, England, situated along the A303 road, approximately 4 miles southwest of Wincanton. This village is distinct from two other locations named Blackford in Somerset, one near Wedmore and another hamlet in Selworthy parish, making it a unique point of interest for planning applications in the area.

District: Compton Pauncefoot

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £300,196 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
LSOA: South Somerset 006A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Blackford (BA22).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blackford (BA22).

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 Blackford (BA22) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Blackford (BA22).

- Manor House Manor Farm Road Blackford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7EE
Discharge of Condition No. 4 (Joinery) of Planning Applications 25/00133/HOU and 25/00134/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-04-15
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- Land East Of Quarry Hill Blackford Compton Pauncefoot Somerset BA22 7EB
Reserved Matters Application for the approval of layout, scale, appearance and landscaping following outline approval 23/02250/OUT (appeal ref: APP/E3335/W/24/3351613) for the erection of one custom-b
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-10-16
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A brief summary of Blackford (BA22) in Somerset

Property prices in Blackford (BA22) show an average sale price of £300,196, 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 Blackford (BA22) a particularly low-crime area.

Blackford (BA22) has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Woolston, Blackford, Compton Pauncefoot. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Blackford (BA22) includes 8 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 Blackford (BA22)

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Blackford (BA22). The average decision time was 64 days.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Blackford (BA22) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Blackford (BA22) were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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