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Planning in East Coker

Approved
100%
38 of 38 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

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

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About East Coker

East Coker is a charming village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, just two miles north of Yeovil. With a population of 1,667, the parish encompasses several smaller hamlets, including North Coker, Burton, and Holywell, along with the Coker Marsh and Darvole areas. This vibrant community offers a variety of planning opportunities, making it an appealing location for prospective developers and planners. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,718 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, East Coker 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 Coker, 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, 42 planning applications were submitted near East Coker. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

The most common types were tree works (16), discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (3).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near East Coker?
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near East Coker. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near East Coker?
The average planning decision time near East Coker is 38 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 Coker?
The planning approval rate near East Coker is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near East Coker?
The most common type of planning application near East Coker is tree works applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near East Coker?
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