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Planning in East Brent

Approved
86%
12 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of East Brent in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.

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About East Brent

East Brent is a village and civil parish located 5 miles west of Axbridge in Somerset, England. Nestled on the north-eastern edge of Brent Knoll, the village is surrounded by flat countryside and offers convenient access to the M5 motorway. The parish also encompasses the hamlets of Rooksbridge and Edingworth, with a population of 1,404 recorded in the 2021 census, making it a notable area for planning applications and development. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,403 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sedgemoor district.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near East Brent, 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, 14 planning applications were submitted near East Brent. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), other applications (2), tree works (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near East Brent?
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near East Brent. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near East Brent?
The average planning decision time near East Brent is 51 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 Brent?
The planning approval rate near East Brent is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near East Brent?
The most common type of planning application near East Brent is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near East Brent?
You can search and track planning applications near East Brent on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.