How long do planning decisions take near Lower Halstock Leigh?

The average planning decision time near Lower Halstock Leigh is 8 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 Lower Halstock Leigh?

The planning approval rate near Lower Halstock Leigh is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Halstock Leigh?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Halstock Leigh is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Halstock Leigh?

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Lower Halstock Leigh, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Halstock Leigh, Dorset.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £247,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
LSOA: South Somerset 017E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Halstock Leigh.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Halstock Leigh.

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 Lower Halstock Leigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Lower Halstock Leigh.

- Daisy Farm Winford Farm Entrance Higher Halstock Leigh To Mill Cross Halstock Leigh BA22 9QU
Erect extension to existing agricultural building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-04
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- Daisy Farm Halstock Leigh Yeovil BA22 9QU
Erect agricultural storage building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-12-21
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A brief summary of Lower Halstock Leigh in Dorset

Lower Halstock Leigh is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

Property prices in Lower Halstock Leigh show an average sale price of £247,510, 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 Lower Halstock Leigh a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lower Halstock Leigh includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Grove Farm SSSI, Bracket's Coppice and Ryewater Farm SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Bracket's Coppice. 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 Lower Halstock Leigh

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Lower Halstock Leigh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 8 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Halstock Leigh may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

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

The most common application types near Lower Halstock Leigh were outline applications (1).

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