How long do planning decisions take near Longhouse?

The average planning decision time near Longhouse is 100 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 Longhouse?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Longhouse?

The most common type of planning application near Longhouse is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Longhouse?

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Longhouse, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Longhouse, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Longhouse 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 Longhouse

Longhouses are elongated, narrow buildings designed for communal living, featuring one or multiple rooms. Found in various regions including Asia, Europe, and North America, these structures reflect diverse architectural traditions and are relevant for understanding local planning applications in areas like Somerset.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £488,970 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Bath
LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 014A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Longhouse.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Longhouse based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Longhouse in Somerset

Property prices in Longhouse show an average sale price of £488,970, 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 Longhouse a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Longhouse

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Longhouse. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 100 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 Longhouse.

With an average of 100 days, decisions near Longhouse take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Longhouse were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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