How long do planning decisions take near Coat?

The average planning decision time near Coat is 37 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 Coat?

The most common type of planning application near Coat is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Coat, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Coat, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Coat

Coat is a hamlet situated in the parish of Martock, Somerset, known for its agricultural character. It is located near the village of Martock and the hamlet of Stapleton, with key routes including Coat Road, Highway Road, and Cripple Street facilitating access to the area. This rural setting may influence planning applications related to agricultural development and rural infrastructure.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £303,280 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
LSOA: South Somerset 009C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Coat.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Coat based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Coat.

- Land At Martock Industrial Estate Oakland Road Martock Business Park Martock Somerset TA12 6HB
The erection of one building accommodating a mixture of general industrial and storage uses, along with the provision of parking, landscaping and infrastructure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-04-16
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- Land OS 6925 At Coat Road Martock Somerset
Reserved matters application pursuant to outline planning permission 21/01035/OUT seeking approval of the appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale for 100 homes.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-09
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- Old Coat Inn Coat Martock Somerset TA12 6AR
Installation of PV panels at The Old Coat Inn, Coat, Martock
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-10-29
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- Longlands Farm Stapleton Road Martock Somerset TA12 6AN
Creation of a new access and repositioning of driveway (retrospective).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2016-01-29
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- Longlands Farm Stapleton Road Martock Somerset TA12 6AN
Non-material amendment to planing approval 11/05127/FUL (GR:345960/120743)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2012-06-06
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A brief summary of Coat in Somerset

Property prices in Coat show an average sale price of £303,280, 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 Coat a particularly low-crime area.

Coat has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Coat, Martock and Bower Hinton. 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.

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Planning Activity in Coat

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Coat. The average decision time was 37 days.

The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Coat were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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