How long do planning decisions take near Bossington?

The average planning decision time near Bossington is 58 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 Bossington?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Bossington?

The most common type of planning application near Bossington is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bossington?

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Bossington, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bossington, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bossington 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 Bossington

Selworthy is a quaint village and civil parish situated 5 kilometres from Minehead in Somerset, England, nestled within the National Trust's Holnicote Estate on the northern edge of Exmoor. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Bossington, Tivington, Lynch, Brandish Street, and Allerford, making it a charming area for potential planning applications related to rural development and conservation within this picturesque landscape.

District: Selworthy

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £301,320 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 002C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bossington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bossington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Bossington.

- Kitnors Bossington Road Selworthy Minehead TA24 8HQ
Discharge of Conditions 3 (soft landscaping schedule) & 4 (biodiversity enhancement) of approved application 6/29/25/004
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-02-06
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- FAIRGARDEN, BOSSINGTON LANE, PORLOCK, MINEHEAD, TA24 8HD
Proposed single storey side extension to South-West Elevation (amended description).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-11-07
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- KITNORS, BOSSINGTON, MINEHEAD, TA24 8HQ
Works to trees in a conservation area: To fell 2no leylandii in parking area.
Status: Permitted | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-08-29
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A brief summary of Bossington in Somerset

Property prices in Bossington show an average sale price of £301,320, 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 Bossington a particularly low-crime area.

Bossington has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Allerford, Porlock, Bossington and West Lynch. 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 Bossington includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Porlock Ridge and Saltmarsh SSSI, North Exmoor SSSI, Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Exmoor & Quantock Oakwoods, Exmoor Heaths; 1 National Parks: EXMOOR. 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 Bossington

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Bossington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

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

At 58 days on average, decisions near Bossington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Bossington were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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