How long do planning decisions take near Huntworth?

The average planning decision time near Huntworth 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 Huntworth?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Huntworth?

The most common type of planning application near Huntworth is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Huntworth?

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Huntworth, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Huntworth, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Huntworth 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 Huntworth

Huntworth is a quaint hamlet and farming community located within the civil parish of North Petherton, just 1 mile east of the M5 motorway and 3 miles from Bridgwater in Somerset. Its rural character and proximity to major transport routes make it an area of interest for planning applications related to agricultural development and residential growth.

District: North Petherton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £277,478 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Bridgwater
LSOA: Sedgemoor 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Huntworth.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Huntworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Huntworth in Somerset

Property prices in Huntworth show an average sale price of £277,478, 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 Huntworth a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Huntworth

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Huntworth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

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

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Huntworth were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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