How long do planning decisions take near Long Load?

The average planning decision time near Long Load is 40 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Long Load?

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

How can I track planning applications near Long Load?

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Long Load, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Long Load, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Long Load

Long Load is a quaint village and parish located in Somerset, England, along the River Yeo, approximately 5 miles south of Somerton. With a population of 332, this small community may be of interest to those researching planning applications in a serene rural setting.

Population: 314 (2021)

District: South Somerset

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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 010A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Long Load.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Long 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 Long Load based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Long Load.

- Orchard Farm House Martock Road Long Load Langport Somerset TA10 9LD
Demolition of existing garage and stables and replace with a new garage with storage above, stables & a small sauna
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-06-13
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A brief summary of Long Load in Somerset

Property prices in Long 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 Long Load a particularly low-crime area.

Long 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 Long 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.

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Planning Activity in Long Load

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Long Load. The average decision time was 40 days.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Long Load were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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