How long do planning decisions take near Four Foot?

The average planning decision time near Four Foot is 15 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 Four Foot?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Four Foot?

The most common type of planning application near Four Foot is other, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Four Foot?

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Four Foot, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Four Foot, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £331,810 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
LSOA: Mendip 010D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Four Foot.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Four Foot based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Four Foot.

- Land At 358614 133544 Mill House To Fosse Way Hornblotton Glastonbury Somerset
Application for prior notification of an agricultural development: proposed farm track.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-10
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- Cider Orchard At Four Foot Mill House To Fosse Way Hornblotton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6SF
Erection of a polytunnel for agricultural use
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-01-14
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- Land At 358285 133986 Lottisham Lane Lottisham Glastonbury Somerset
Formation of new vehicular access and erection of agricultural worker's dwelling (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-12-12
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- Land North Of Lottisham Lane Lottisham Somerset BA6 8PF
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 6 (Surface Water Drainage System (Pre-commencement)), 10 (Materials - external surfaces) and 11 (sample panel) on planning consent 2018/2520/
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2021-11-18
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A brief summary of Four Foot in Somerset

Four Foot is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Four Foot show an average sale price of £331,810, 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 Four Foot a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Four Foot includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Four Foot

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Four Foot. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 15 days.

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

The average decision time of 15 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Four Foot were other applications (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

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