Lopen, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lopen, Somerset.

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About Lopen

Lopen is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 8 miles west of Yeovil. With a population of 260 residents, Lopen offers a unique rural setting that may influence planning applications in the area, especially for developments that align with its community character and needs.

Population: 260 (2021)

District: South Somerset

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Area Information

• Admin district: Somerset
• Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
• LSOA: South Somerset 010D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lopen.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Lopen based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Lopen.

1. - Land At Church Farm Church Street Lopen South Petherton Somerset TA13 5JX
   Prior Approval Notification for change of use of 2No.agricultural buildings into 2No. dwellings
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-04-24
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2. - Shores Farm Frog Street Lopen South Petherton Somerset TA13 5JR
   Discharge of Condition No. 4 (Method Statement) of Planning Application 26/00086/LBC.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-20
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3. - Shores Farm Frog Street Lopen South Petherton Somerset TA13 5JR
   Replacement chimney pots to existing chimneys to increase clearance from existing thatched roof to 1.8m.
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-01-15
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A brief summary of Lopen in Somerset

Lopen is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 8 miles west of Yeovil. With a population of 260 residents, Lopen offers a unique rural setting that may influence planning applications in the area, especially for developments that align with its community character and needs. The settlement has a population of approximately 260 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lopen a particularly low-crime area.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lopen 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 Lopen

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Lopen. The average decision time was 37 days.

The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lopen were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

Nearby Towns

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