How long do planning decisions take near Knott Oak?

The average planning decision time near Knott Oak is 47 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 Knott Oak?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Knott Oak?

The most common type of planning application near Knott Oak is listed building consent applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Knott Oak?

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Knott Oak, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Knott Oak, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Knott Oak 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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £338,920 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
LSOA: South Somerset 019A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Knott Oak.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Knott Oak based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Knott Oak in Somerset

Knott Oak is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Knott Oak show an average sale price of £338,920, 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 Knott Oak a particularly low-crime area.

Knott Oak has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Dowlish Wake, Ilminster. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.

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Planning Activity in Knott Oak

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Knott Oak. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

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

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Knott Oak were listed building and heritage (2), discharge of conditions (1), other applications (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).

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