How long do planning decisions take near Lydford-on-Fosse?

The average planning decision time near Lydford-on-Fosse is 54 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 Lydford-on-Fosse?

The planning approval rate near Lydford-on-Fosse is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lydford-on-Fosse?

The most common type of planning application near Lydford-on-Fosse is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Lydford-on-Fosse, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lydford-on-Fosse, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lydford-on-Fosse 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 Lydford-on-Fosse

Lydford-on-Fosse is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Somerset, England. It encompasses the village of West Lydford and the hamlet of East Lydford, making it a notable area for planning applications due to its charming rural setting and community character.

Population: 531 (2021)

District: Mendip

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £415,374 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
LSOA: South Somerset 003A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lydford-on-Fosse.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lydford-on-Fosse.

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 Lydford-on-Fosse based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Lydford-on-Fosse.

- Land At 356960 130759 Honeypot Lane Lydford On Fosse Glastonbury Somerset
Erection of a single storey dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-01-13
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- Teeds Barn Fosse Way West Lydford Somerton Somerset TA11 7EZ
Application to remove conditions 11 (No extension or enlargement without approval), 12 (No garages or freestanding buildings without approval) of planning approval 107334/009 (Demolition of existing d
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-11-28
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A brief summary of Lydford-on-Fosse in Somerset

Property prices in Lydford-on-Fosse show an average sale price of £415,374, 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 Lydford-on-Fosse a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lydford-on-Fosse includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Babcary Meadows SSSI. 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 Lydford-on-Fosse

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Lydford-on-Fosse. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

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

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lydford-on-Fosse were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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