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Planning in Broadshard

Approved
94%
30 of 32 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Broadshard in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.

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About Broadshard

Broadshard is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Broadshard a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Broadshard has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Broadshard planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Broadshard, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Broadshard. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (12), tree works (5), amendments (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Broadshard?
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Broadshard. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Broadshard?
The average planning decision time near Broadshard is 40 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 Broadshard?
The planning approval rate near Broadshard is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Broadshard?
The most common type of planning application near Broadshard is discharge of conditions, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Broadshard?
You can search and track planning applications near Broadshard on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.