How long do planning decisions take near Hackness?

The average planning decision time near Hackness is 29 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 Hackness?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Hackness?

The most common type of planning application near Hackness is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hackness?

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Hackness, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hackness, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Hackness

Hackness is a picturesque village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, nestled within the scenic North York Moors National Park. The parish has experienced population growth, increasing from 125 residents in 2001 to 221 by the 2011 census, making it a developing community for those interested in planning applications in this beautiful rural setting.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £297,677 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
LSOA: Sedgemoor 006B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hackness.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hackness based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Hackness.

- Hackness House, New Road, East Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3PU
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-02-20
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A brief summary of Hackness in Somerset

Property prices in Hackness show an average sale price of £297,677, 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 Hackness a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hackness 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 Hackness

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Hackness. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 29 days.

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

The average decision time of 29 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hackness were full planning applications (5), telecoms (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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