How long do planning decisions take near Farmborough?

The average planning decision time near Farmborough is 81 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 Farmborough?

The planning approval rate near Farmborough is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Farmborough?

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

How can I track planning applications near Farmborough?

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Farmborough, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Farmborough, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Farmborough

Population: 1,312 (2021)

District: Bath and North East Somerset

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £488,970 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Bath
LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 017C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Farmborough.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Farmborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Farmborough.

- 26 Ferenberge Close, Farmborough, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0DH
Proposed loft conversion with rear flat roof dormer (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-23
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26/01569/CLPU - 26 Ferenberge Close, Farmborough, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0DH
Proposed loft conversion with rear flat roof dormer (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development).
Status: Undecided | Type: Cert of Lawfulness (Proposed) 192 | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-23
- The Paddocks , Timsbury Road, Farmborough, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0DA
Variation of Condition 3 (Contaminated Land), Condition 4 (wildlife protection and enhancement), Condition 5 (implementation of wildlife scheme), Condition 11 (materials) and Condition 17 (plans list)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-09-04
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- Belle Vue Farm , Bath Road, Farmborough, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0BZ
Creation of access track and gravel car parking and turning circle (Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Use).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-09-13
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- Church View Cottage , Bath Road, Farmborough, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0BU
Conversion of existing storage sheds to additional living space and erection of corridor to link to main house. Erection of garden shed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-12-21
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- Parcel 6536, Top Lane, Farmborough, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Discharge of condition 2 of application 21/05642/FUL (Installation of underground cable between Marksbury Plain Solar Farm (on agricultural fields to the south of A368 and west of A39) and the Electri
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-07-12
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A brief summary of Farmborough in Somerset

Farmborough is a village and civil parish located 6 miles southwest of Bath in Somerset, England, with a population of 1,035. The area is accessible via the A39 and A368 roads, making it a noteworthy site for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,312 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bath and North East Somerset district.

Property prices in Farmborough show an average sale price of £488,970, 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 Farmborough a particularly low-crime area.

Farmborough has one conservation area within its boundaries: Timsbury. 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.

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Planning Activity in Farmborough

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Farmborough. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 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 Farmborough.

The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Farmborough were outline applications (3), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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