How long do planning decisions take near Hollands?

The average planning decision time near Hollands is 48 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 Hollands?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Hollands?

The most common type of planning application near Hollands is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hollands?

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Hollands, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hollands, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Town Insights

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 014A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hollands.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hollands based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Hollands.

- Milford Junior School Glenthorne Avenue Yeovil Somerset BA21 4PG
Discharge of Condition No. 07 (lighting design for bats) of Planning Application 24/03023/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-04-28
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- 18 Combe Street Lane Yeovil Somerset BA21 3PD
Application to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree as shown within the South Somerset District Council (YEW 1) 1992 Tree Preservation Order. T1 - Oak Quercus sp. 14mWorks to be carried out Oak
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-26
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- Milford Junior School Glenthorne Avenue Yeovil Somerset BA21 4PG
An application to extend planning permission 22/03153/FUL to site a whole new school on the playing fields to the rear of Milford Junior School
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-01-22
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- Milford Junior School Glenthorne Avenue Yeovil Somerset BA21 4PG
Non Material Amendment to Approval Application 24/03023/FUL for the approval of revised plans to correct anomalies in the approved plans list (on the Decision Notice) and approval of a non-material ch
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-12-19
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- 22 Combe Close Yeovil Somerset BA21 3PA
Erection of Garden Room and Home Office.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-07-16
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- 54 Combe Street Lane Yeovil Somerset BA21 3PE
Single storey side extension and double garage to the dwelling. (Amendment to permission 24/01087/HOU).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-07-12
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A brief summary of Hollands in Somerset

Hollands is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

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

Hollands has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Yeovil The Park, Yeovil. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Hollands

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Hollands. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

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

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hollands were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (4), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.

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