How long do planning decisions take near Coombe (TA17)?

The average planning decision time near Coombe (TA17) is 68 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 Coombe (TA17)?

The planning approval rate near Coombe (TA17) is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Coombe (TA17)?

The most common type of planning application near Coombe (TA17) is amendment applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Coombe (TA17)?

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Coombe (TA17), Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Coombe (TA17), Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Coombe (TA17) 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.

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Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
LSOA: South Somerset 017B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Coombe (TA17).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Coombe (TA17).

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 Coombe (TA17) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Coombe (TA17).

- Coombe Farm, Hill Dairy Hewish Lane West Crewkerne Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8QY
Proposed permanent replacement of a temporary calf building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-12-05
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- Coombe Farm, Hill Dairy Hewish Lane West Crewkerne Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8QY
Proposed roofed silage clamp enclosure
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-04-03
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- Coombe Farm, Hill Dairy Hewish Lane West Crewkerne Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8QY
Proposed roofed silage clamp enclosure
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-04-03
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A brief summary of Coombe (TA17) in Somerset

Coombe (TA17) is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Coombe (TA17) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Coombe (TA17) includes 11 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 Coombe (TA17)

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Coombe (TA17). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Coombe (TA17) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 68 days on average, decisions near Coombe (TA17) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Coombe (TA17) were amendments (1).

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were 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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