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Planning in Horsington

Approved
80%
12 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Horsington in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.

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About Horsington

Horsington is a charming village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 4 miles south of Wincanton and 1 mile north of Templecombe. Nestled on the edge of Horsington Marsh in the scenic Blackmore Vale, the parish encompasses the nearby hamlets of Peckholdsash and Wilkin Throop, along with the village of South Cheriton. As of the 2021 census, Horsington's population stood at 579, making it a small yet vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 577 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.

Property prices in Horsington show an average sale price of £310,413, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Horsington has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Horsington, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Horsington. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (8), amendments (3), full planning applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Horsington?
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Horsington. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Horsington?
The average planning decision time near Horsington is 44 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 Horsington?
The planning approval rate near Horsington is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Horsington?
The most common type of planning application near Horsington is discharge of conditions, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Horsington?
You can search and track planning applications near Horsington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.