How long do planning decisions take near Heale (TA3)?

The average planning decision time near Heale (TA3) is 82 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Heale (TA3)?

The most common type of planning application near Heale (TA3) is other, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Heale (TA3)?

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Heale (TA3), Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Heale (TA3), Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Heale (TA3) 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.

About Heale (TA3)

Heale, located in Somerset, is primarily recognized as a surname associated with several notable individuals, including English footballers Gary and Jimmy Heale, as well as Theophilus Heale, a New Zealand politician, and William Heale, an English cricketer. For those researching planning applications in the area, understanding the local heritage and notable figures can provide valuable context to the community's identity.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £341,828 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 009E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Heale (TA3).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Heale (TA3).

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 Heale (TA3) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Heale (TA3) in Somerset

Property prices in Heale (TA3) show an average sale price of £341,828, 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 Heale (TA3) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Heale (TA3) includes 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Blackdown Hills. 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 Heale (TA3)

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Heale (TA3). The average decision time was 82 days.

The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Heale (TA3) were other applications (1).

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