How long do planning decisions take near Knapp?

The average planning decision time near Knapp is 57 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 Knapp?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Knapp?

The most common type of planning application near Knapp is other, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Knapp?

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Knapp, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Knapp, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Knapp

North Curry is a village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles east of Taunton. As of the 2011 census, the parish, which encompasses several hamlets, had a population of 1,640, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £281,799 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 009A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Knapp.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Knapp based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Knapp.

- Yasgur, Knapp, North Curry
Application for prior notification for the erection of an agricultural storage building on land at Yasgur, Knapp, North Curry
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-04-27
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- West Lane and Westmoor Drive, Hill Farm, Knapp, North Curry.
Application for prior approval for the proposed change of use of an agricultural building into 1 No. dwelling (use Class C3) on land adjacent to the junction of West Lane and Westmoor Drive, Hill Farm
Status: Permitted | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-06-24
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A brief summary of Knapp in Somerset

Property prices in Knapp show an average sale price of £281,799, 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 Knapp a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Knapp includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Curry and Hay Moors SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Somerset Levels & Moors; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Somerset Levels & Moors. 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 Knapp

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Knapp. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

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

At 57 days on average, decisions near Knapp slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Knapp were other applications (1).

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