How long do planning decisions take near East Lydford?

The average planning decision time near East Lydford is 27 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 Lydford?

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

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

The most common type of planning application near East Lydford is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near East Lydford?

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East Lydford, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near East Lydford, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in East Lydford 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.

About East Lydford

Lydford-on-Fosse is a civil parish in Somerset, England, encompassing the village of West Lydford and the hamlet of East Lydford. This area presents various planning opportunities, making it an important location for potential developments and community projects.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £415,374 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
LSOA: South Somerset 003A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near East Lydford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lydford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near East Lydford.

- Windwhistle House Church Lane East Lydford Glastonbury Somerset TA11 7HD
Approval of details reserved by condition 6 (Surface Water Drainage) on consent 2015/2813/OTS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-03-29
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A brief summary of East Lydford in Somerset

Property prices in East Lydford show an average sale price of £415,374, 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 Lydford a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near East Lydford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 days.

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

The average decision time of 27 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 Lydford were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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