How long do planning decisions take near Horsey?

The average planning decision time near Horsey is 34 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 Horsey?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Horsey?

The most common type of planning application near Horsey is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Horsey?

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Horsey, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Horsey, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Horsey 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 Horsey

Bawdrip is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, nestled on the southern slopes of the Polden Hills, approximately 4 miles northeast of Bridgwater. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 506 and encompasses the hamlets of Bradney, Horsey, and Knowle, making it a small but vibrant community with potential planning opportunities.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £289,209 (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 Horsey.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Horsey based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Horsey.

- Land on Horsey Level to the West of, Bath Road, Horsey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7
Request for an EIA Scoping Opinion for the following environmental aspects, Landscape and Views, Transport, Ecology, Water, Flood Risk and Drainage, Air Quality, Noise and Vibration Socioeconomics, He
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-12-24
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A brief summary of Horsey in Somerset

Property prices in Horsey show an average sale price of £289,209, 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 Horsey a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Horsey. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.

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

The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Horsey were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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