How long do planning decisions take near Greylake Fosse?

The average planning decision time near Greylake Fosse is 68 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 Greylake Fosse?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Greylake Fosse?

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

How can I track planning applications near Greylake Fosse?

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Greylake Fosse, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Greylake Fosse, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £277,478 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
LSOA: Sedgemoor 012A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Greylake Fosse.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Greylake Fosse based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Greylake Fosse.

- GREYLAKE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE, BRIARSWOOD FARM, Taunton Road, Greylake, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9BP
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of an agricultural fodder & machinery storage building.
Type: Other | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-04-13
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- Briarswood Farm, Taunton Road, Greylake, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9BP
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of an agricultural fodder barn.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-11-29
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A brief summary of Greylake Fosse in Somerset

Greylake Fosse is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Greylake Fosse show an average sale price of £277,478, 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 Greylake Fosse a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Greylake Fosse includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Moorlinch SSSI, King's Sedgemoor SSSI; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Somerset Levels & Moors; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Somerset Levels & Moors. 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 Greylake Fosse

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Greylake Fosse. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

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

At 68 days on average, decisions near Greylake Fosse slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Greylake Fosse were other applications (2).

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