How long do planning decisions take near Dowslands?

The average planning decision time near Dowslands is 36 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 Dowslands?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Dowslands?

The most common type of planning application near Dowslands is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dowslands?

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Dowslands, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dowslands, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £281,799 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 016B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dowslands.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Dowslands based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Dowslands.

- off Killams Drive, Phase 3, Taunton
Application for a Non-Material Amendment to application 38/20/0110 for changes to house types and site plan on land off Killams Drive, Phase 3, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-07-12
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A brief summary of Dowslands in Somerset

Dowslands is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Dowslands show an average sale price of £281,799, 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 Dowslands a particularly low-crime area.

Dowslands has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Mount Street and Vivary Park, Taunton, South Road, Taunton, Fons George, Taunton. 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 Dowslands

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Dowslands. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

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

The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Dowslands were full planning applications (5), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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