Lopen Head, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lopen Head, 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 Head.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Lopen Head.

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 Head in Somerset

Lopen Head is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

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

Lopen Head 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 Head 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 Head

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Lopen Head. 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 Head were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

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