How long do planning decisions take near East Pennard?

The average planning decision time near East Pennard is 37 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 Pennard?

The planning approval rate near East Pennard is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

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

How can I track planning applications near East Pennard?

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East Pennard, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near East Pennard, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in East Pennard 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 Pennard

East Pennard is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 4 miles northwest of Castle Cary and 5 miles south of Shepton Mallet. With a population of 348, the parish encompasses the hamlets of Stone, Parbrook, and Huxham, making it a small yet vibrant community ideal for those interested in local planning applications and developments.

Population: 342 (2021)

District: Mendip

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £316,993 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
LSOA: Mendip 006C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near East Pennard.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Pennard based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near East Pennard.

- 4 The Gardens Church Lane East Pennard Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6TU
Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Sample Panel - Walling), 4 (Joinery Details - Submission of Details) and 5 (New Window Details - Submission of Details) on planning consent 2024/1971/HSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-12-22
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A brief summary of East Pennard in Somerset

Property prices in East Pennard show an average sale price of £316,993, 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 Pennard a particularly low-crime area.

East Pennard has one conservation area within its boundaries: East Pennard. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around East Pennard includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in East Pennard

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near East Pennard. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near East Pennard.

The average decision time of 37 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 Pennard were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (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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