How long do planning decisions take near Lillesdon?

The average planning decision time near Lillesdon is 55 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 Lillesdon?

The planning approval rate near Lillesdon is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lillesdon?

The most common type of planning application near Lillesdon is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lillesdon?

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Lillesdon, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lillesdon, Somerset.

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About Lillesdon

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 residents. This area may be of interest for planning applications due to its growing community and surrounding rural landscape.

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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 019B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lillesdon.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lillesdon based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Lillesdon.

- 4 Lillesdon Court Cottages, Lillesdon Lane, North Curry
Erection of a single storey side extension with balcony over at 4 Lillesdon Court Cottages, Lillesdon Lane, North Curry
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2020-04-09
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- LILLESDON FARM LILLESDON LANE NORTH CURRY TAUNTON TA3 6BY
Replacement entrance gates at Lillesdon Farm, Lillesdon Lane, North Curry
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2016-07-19
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- HAMMONDS CROFT, LILLESDON
DEMOLITION OF DETACHED GARAGE, ERECTION OF TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION WITH INTEGRAL GARAGING AND REPLACEMENT OF SIDE CONSERVATORY WITH SINGLE STOREY GARDEN ROOM AT HAMMONDS CROFT, LILLESDON
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2014-08-22
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- CHORLTON, LILLESDON, NORTH CURRY
DEMOLITION OF TIMBER OUTBUILDINGS AND ERECTION OF GARAGE, CAR PORT AND STORE AT CHORLTON, LILLESDON, NORTH CURRY
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2012-05-18
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A brief summary of Lillesdon in Somerset

Property prices in Lillesdon 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 Lillesdon a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lillesdon includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Lillesdon

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Lillesdon. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Lillesdon.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lillesdon were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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