How long do planning decisions take near Hornsbury?

The average planning decision time near Hornsbury is 112 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 Hornsbury?

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

How can I track planning applications near Hornsbury?

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Hornsbury, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hornsbury, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £306,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
LSOA: South Somerset 024D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hornsbury.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hornsbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Hornsbury.

- Sunshine Mill House Chaffcombe Road Chard Somerset TA20 1RR
Erection of a single private dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-02-23
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A brief summary of Hornsbury in Somerset

Hornsbury is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Hornsbury show an average sale price of £306,510, 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 Hornsbury a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hornsbury 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 Hornsbury

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Hornsbury. The average decision time was 112 days.

With an average of 112 days, decisions near Hornsbury take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Hornsbury were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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