How long do planning decisions take near Limington?

The average planning decision time near Limington is 32 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 Limington?

The planning approval rate near Limington is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Limington?

The most common type of planning application near Limington is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Limington?

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Limington, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Limington, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Limington 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 Limington

Limington, historically known as Lymington, is a quaint village in Somerset, England, located approximately 5 miles north of Yeovil. Now part of the parish of Yeovilton and District, Limington has a population of 199, and includes the nearby hamlet of Draycott, making it an area of interest for planning applications.

Population: 447 (2001)

District: South Somerset

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £300,196 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
LSOA: South Somerset 020B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Limington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Limington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Limington.

- Land Adjacent Chapel House Limington Road Limington Yeovil Somerset BA22 8EQ
Discharge of Condition Numbers 5 (Proposed Access), 7 (Surface Water Disposal), 8 (Parking Spaces/EVCPs/Turning Spaces), 11 (Ecology Bat/Bird Report), 14 in part (BEMP), 15 (Bat Lighting), 16 (BioDive
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-06-15
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- Latchmore Church Street Limington Yeovil Somerset BA22 8EG
Notification of intent to fell No. 1 mature Walnut tree within a Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-05-20
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- Limington House Limington Road Limington Yeovil Somerset BA22 8EQ
Discharge of Condition No. 03 (Materials) of planning application 25/02593/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-05-18
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- Land Adjacent Tremayne Limington Road Limington Yeovil Somerset BA22 8EQ
Reserved Matters application for the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale, including the discharge of conditions 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 14, 15, 16, and 18, following planning application 25/00425/OU
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-02-18
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A brief summary of Limington in Somerset

Property prices in Limington show an average sale price of £300,196, 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 Limington a particularly low-crime area.

Limington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Limington. 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.

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Planning Activity in Limington

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Limington. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 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 Limington.

The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Limington were discharge of conditions (5), tree works (2), full planning applications (1).

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