Keward, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Keward, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £389,669 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Mendip 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Keward.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Keward.
- 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 Keward based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Keward.
- - 1 Woodford View Cottages Woodford Farm Road Woodford Wells Somerset BA5 1QQ
Single storey rear & side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Site East Of 4 Bishopbrook House Cathedral Avenue Wells Somerset
Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval 059850/005 Development of Use Classes B1, B2 and B8 business uses, highway works, landscaping, drainage works and parking (as am
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Highgate House Gate Lane Wells Somerset BA5 1UB
Assessment of a Hedgerow to consider its effect on a property - using criteria in the High Hedges legislation (Part 8 of the Anti-social Behavior Act 2003
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-03-20
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A brief summary of Keward in Somerset
Keward is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
Property prices in Keward show an average sale price of £389,669, 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 Keward a particularly low-crime area.
Keward has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wells. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Keward includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Twinhills Woods and Meadows SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Keward 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 Keward
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Keward. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Keward may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 92 days, decisions near Keward 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 Keward were full planning applications (10), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 63% 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, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.