Little Load, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Load, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £359,119 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Load.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Load.
- 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 Little Load based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Little Load.
- - 14 Martock Road Long Sutton Langport Somerset TA10 9JS
S73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) to allow series of minor design amendments to the approved scheme, primarily involving a reduction in scale, simplification of the roof form, remov
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Land OS 9687 Martock Road Long Sutton Langport Somerset TA10 9JS
Discharge of Conditions No. 3 (Materials), No. 6 (Access), No. 8 (Surface Water), No. 9 (Hedgerow and Shrub Planting), No. 10 (Lighting Design for Bats), No. 13 (BEP) and No. 14 (Boundary Treatments)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-01-05
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A brief summary of Little Load in Somerset
Little Load is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
Property prices in Little Load show an average sale price of £359,119, 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 Little Load a particularly low-crime area.
Little Load has one conservation area within its boundaries: Long Sutton. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Little Load includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wet Moor 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Little Load 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 Little Load
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Little Load. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Load may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Little Load were full planning applications (1), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.