How long do planning decisions take near Exford?

The average planning decision time near Exford is 93 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Exford?

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

How can I track planning applications near Exford?

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Exford, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Exford, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Exford

Exford is a picturesque rural village located in the heart of Exmoor National Park, approximately 7 miles northwest of Dulverton and 10 miles southwest of Minehead in Somerset, England. The village is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and is close to the hamlet of Lyncombe, making it a serene location for planning applications related to rural development or conservation.

Population: 389 (2021)

District: Somerset West and Taunton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £351,190 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Exford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Exford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Exford.

- Exford Depot, Exford, Minehead, TA24 7PY
Application under Regulation 3 of The Town & Country Planning General Regulations 1992 for the proposed demolition and replacement of Existing Storage Shed.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-09-30
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- EXFORD C OF E FIRST SCHOOL, EXFORD, MINEHEAD, TA24 7PP
Proposed replacement of windows & doors with painted timber, thin double-glazed windows and doors.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2024-08-16
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A brief summary of Exford in Somerset

Property prices in Exford show an average sale price of £351,190, 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 Exford a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Exford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North Exmoor SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Exmoor Heaths; 1 National Parks: EXMOOR. 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 Exford

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Exford. The average decision time was 93 days.

With an average of 93 days, decisions near Exford take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Exford were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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