How long do planning decisions take near Lamyatt?

The average planning decision time near Lamyatt is 84 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 Lamyatt?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Lamyatt?

The most common type of planning application near Lamyatt is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lamyatt?

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Lamyatt, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lamyatt, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lamyatt 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 Lamyatt

Population: 209 (2021)

District: Mendip

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £331,810 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
LSOA: Mendip 010D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lamyatt.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lamyatt based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Lamyatt.

- Barns At E:365248 N:135895 Lamyatt Shepton Mallet Somerset
Change of use of an agricultural building to a single dwelling with associated operational development, including partial demolition of adjoining barn.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-12-19
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- Land At 365152 135778 Portway Hill To Waddon Farm Lamyatt Shepton Mallet Somerset
Removal of 1no. Hedgerow x 50m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-10-09
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A brief summary of Lamyatt in Somerset

Lamyatt is a village and civil parish in the county of Somerset, England. It lies 5 miles (8 km) south east of Shepton Mallet, 2 miles (3 km) north east of Castle Cary, and 3 miles (5 km) south of Evercreech. The parish has a population of 183. The settlement has a population of approximately 209 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.

Property prices in Lamyatt show an average sale price of £331,810, 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 Lamyatt a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Lamyatt. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.

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

The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Lamyatt were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

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