How long do planning decisions take near Edford?

The average planning decision time near Edford is 63 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 Edford?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Edford?

The most common type of planning application near Edford is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Edford?

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Edford, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Edford, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Edford

Edford is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Holcombe in Somerset, England. This small village is conveniently situated for commuters, offering easy access to the nearby cities of Bristol and Bath, making it an appealing location for potential development and planning applications.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £311,965 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
LSOA: Mendip 006A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Edford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Edford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Edford.

- Kilmersdon Common Farm House Common Lane Holcombe Radstock Somerset BA3 5QB
T1 - Sycamore - Reduce canopy by up to max 2.5m., remove smaller lower limbs, thin by 10%. M1351T2 - Sycamore - Remove lower section of limb, reduce remaining upper limb accordingly to balance with re
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-06-22
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A brief summary of Edford in Somerset

Property prices in Edford show an average sale price of £311,965, 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 Edford a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Edford includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cook's Wood Quarry SSSI, Edford Woods & Meadows SSSI, St. Dunstan's Well Catchment SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Mells Valley. 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 Edford

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Edford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

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

At 63 days on average, decisions near Edford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Edford were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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