How long do planning decisions take near Higher Chillington?

The average planning decision time near Higher Chillington is 41 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 Higher Chillington?

The most common type of planning application near Higher Chillington is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Higher Chillington?

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Higher Chillington, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Higher Chillington, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £338,920 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
LSOA: South Somerset 019B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Higher Chillington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Higher Chillington.

- Longacre Farm Mill Lane Cudworth Ilminster Somerset TA19 0PS
Discharge of Condition Numbers 3 (Drainage Scheme), 4 (Hedgerow Retention and Maintenance), 5 (Landscaping Management Plan), 9 (Ecologist Report for Bird Protection), 10 (Tree and Hedgerow Protection)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-04-13
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A brief summary of Higher Chillington in Somerset

Higher Chillington is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Higher Chillington show an average sale price of £338,920, 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 Higher Chillington a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Higher Chillington includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Higher Chillington

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Higher Chillington. The average decision time was 41 days.

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Higher Chillington were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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