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Planning in Burnham-on-Sea

Approved
98%
45 of 45 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

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

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About Burnham-on-Sea

Burnham-on-Sea is a charming seaside town located in Somerset, England, at the mouth of the River Parrett and Bridgwater Bay. Originally a small fishing village, it transformed into a popular seaside resort in the late 18th century, making it a key area for planning applications related to coastal development and tourism.

Property prices in Burnham-on-Sea show an average sale price of £278,195, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Burnham-on-Sea has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Burnham-on-Sea 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Burnham-on-Sea, 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, 51 planning applications were submitted near Burnham-on-Sea. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (25), outline applications (7), tree works (4).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Burnham-on-Sea?
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Burnham-on-Sea. The approval rate is 98%.
How long do planning decisions take near Burnham-on-Sea?
The average planning decision time near Burnham-on-Sea is 37 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 Burnham-on-Sea?
The planning approval rate near Burnham-on-Sea is 98%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Burnham-on-Sea?
The most common type of planning application near Burnham-on-Sea is full planning applications, with 25 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Burnham-on-Sea?
You can search and track planning applications near Burnham-on-Sea on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.