How long do planning decisions take near Ford (BA3)?

The average planning decision time near Ford (BA3) is 31 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 Ford (BA3)?

The planning approval rate near Ford (BA3) is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ford (BA3)?

The most common type of planning application near Ford (BA3) is listed building consent applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ford (BA3)?

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Ford (BA3), Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ford (BA3), Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Ford (BA3) 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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £372,333 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 024D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ford (BA3).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ford (BA3).

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 Ford (BA3) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Ford (BA3).

- Lower Street Chewton Mendip Radstock Somerset
Refurbishment of the pole mounted transformer on pole no. 16ADC4, including the replacement of the existing 50kVa transformer with 200kVa transformer. Move the existing transformer approximately 65m i
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-11
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- Longroof Farmhouse Ford Road Litton Wells Somerset BA3 4PL
Variation of condition 2 (Survey of tiles - roofing) relating to planning permission 2025/0984/LBC (Replacement rooftiles (double clay roman) & replacement of rotten & woodworm affected roof timbers.)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-05
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- The Garden House Lower Street Chewton Mendip Wells Somerset BA3 4GP
T1 - Pine - Cut back to boundary. T2 (Group) - Ash x2, Birch x1, Cherry x1 - Fell. T3 - Willow - Cut back from building by 2.4m. T4 - Pine & spruce - Fell & replace with Field maple x 3.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-09-23
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- Longroof Farmhouse Ford Road Litton Wells Somerset BA3 4PL
New replacement rooftiles (double clay roman) and replacement of rotten and woodworm effected roof timbers.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-05-28
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- The Old Police House 1 High Street Chewton Mendip Wells Somerset BA3 4LJ
Non-material amendment to permission 2022/0213/HSE (Single-storey rear extension, internal alterations, new window to the north west elevation and landscaping) to amend (Reduce the footprint of the ex
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-05-07
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- Waldegrave House Lower Street Chewton Mendip Radstock Somerset BA3 4GP
Removal of existing canopy and erection of new glazed link structure between main building and annexe, formation of new window and door openings to west elevation and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-08-11
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- Chewton Gallery Field Lane Chewton Mendip Wells Somerset BA3 4PD
Tree 1, 3 & 5 - Ash - Fell. Tree 2 - Pine - Fell. Tree 4 - Sycamore - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Ford (BA3) in Somerset

Ford (BA3) is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Ford (BA3) show an average sale price of £372,333, 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 Ford (BA3) a particularly low-crime area.

Ford (BA3) has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Litton, Chewton Mendip. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Ford (BA3) includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ford (BA3) 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 Ford (BA3)

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Ford (BA3). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ford (BA3) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Ford (BA3) were listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

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