How long do planning decisions take near Lower Marston?

The average planning decision time near Lower Marston is 48 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 Marston?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Marston?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Marston is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Marston?

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Lower Marston, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Marston, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lower Marston 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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £341,700 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
LSOA: Mendip 003A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Marston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Marston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Lower Marston.

- Moat Farm Tuckmarsh Lane Marston Bigot Frome Somerset BA11 5BP
Demolition of redundant farm buildings, yards, and associated structures, extensions to side and rear of existing dwelling house and conversion of kennels / store to ancillary domestic space, new anci
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-06-23
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A brief summary of Lower Marston in Somerset

Lower Marston is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Lower Marston show an average sale price of £341,700, 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 Marston a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lower Marston includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Lower Marston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

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

The average decision time of 48 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 Marston were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).

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