How long do planning decisions take near Hardington Marsh?

The average planning decision time near Hardington Marsh is 20 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 Hardington Marsh?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Hardington Marsh?

The most common type of planning application near Hardington Marsh is other, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hardington Marsh?

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Hardington Marsh, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hardington Marsh, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £247,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
LSOA: South Somerset 020C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hardington Marsh.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hardington Marsh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Hardington Marsh.

- Vale Farm Hardington Marsh Road Hardington Mandeville Yeovil Somerset BA22 9QF
Notification of intent to Erect a New Agricultural Barn.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-12-19
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A brief summary of Hardington Marsh in Somerset

Hardington Marsh is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Hardington Marsh show an average sale price of £247,510, 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 Hardington Marsh a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hardington Marsh includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Grove Farm SSSI, Whitevine Meadows SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset. 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 Hardington Marsh

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Hardington Marsh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 20 days.

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

The average decision time of 20 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hardington Marsh were other applications (1).

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