How long do planning decisions take near Hedging?

The average planning decision time near Hedging is 35 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 Hedging?

The planning approval rate near Hedging is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hedging?

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

How can I track planning applications near Hedging?

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Hedging, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hedging, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £277,478 (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 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hedging.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hedging based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Hedging.

- Land to the South-West of, Banklands, North Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to 1No. Dwellinghouses (Class C3), and associated building operations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-03-13
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- Mary Rose Cottage, Tuckerton Road, North Newton, Bridgwater, TA7 0DF
Change of use of agricultural field into residential curtilage with conversion of attached garage into ancillary accommodation with changes to fenestration and insertion of rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-04-28
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A brief summary of Hedging in Somerset

Hedging is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Hedging 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 Hedging a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hedging includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North Moor SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Hedging. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Hedging maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hedging were full planning applications (5), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 83% 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, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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