How long do planning decisions take near East Bower?

The average planning decision time near East Bower 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 East Bower?

The planning approval rate near East Bower is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near East Bower?

The most common type of planning application near East Bower is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near East Bower?

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East Bower, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near East Bower, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £277,478 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Bridgwater
LSOA: Sedgemoor 008A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near East Bower.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 East Bower based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near East Bower.

- 18 Mendip Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4JJ
Erection of Porch & single storey side/rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-04-01
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- 25 Apricot Tree Close, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4XE
Garage extension to side of property & garage conversion. This is an amended design to that which was approved under planning application 08/24/00153.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-01-04
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- Tesco Express, Bower Manor Shops, Pollard Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4YA
Installation of 1no. non-illuminated fascia sign, 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign, 1no. internally illuminated projecting sign, 1no. non-illuminated "Dibond" signs, 5no. vinyl signs to North e
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-09-06
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- Land To The East Of, Sedgemoor Site Bridgwater College Academy, Parkway, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6
Non-illuminated sign (2000mm x 3000mm) for advertisment of 37 No. new dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-01-05
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- Electronic Telecommunications Apparatus adjacent to, 29, Longstone Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6
Notice of intent to install 1no.11m telegraph pole at the above location. Ref No: BNU V9108
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-11-01
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- Electronic Telecommunications Apparatus, adjacent to, Adjacent to No. 3, Moorland Way, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6
Notice of intention to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus, 1no. 10 meter medium wooden pole. Ref: WF4MM52D
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-08-11
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- 80 Sydenham Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QH
Erection of dwelling with associated parking and garden areas (revised scheme).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-06-16
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A brief summary of East Bower in Somerset

East Bower is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in East Bower show an average sale price of £277,478, 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 East Bower a particularly low-crime area.

East Bower has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bridgwater St John's. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, East Bower 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.

Planning Activity in East Bower

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near East Bower. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.

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

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near East Bower were full planning applications (8), outline applications (3), advertising consent (2). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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