How long do planning decisions take near Lyng?

The average planning decision time near Lyng is 5 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 Lyng?

The planning approval rate near Lyng is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lyng?

The most common type of planning application near Lyng is other, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lyng?

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Lyng, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lyng, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lyng 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 Lyng

Lyng is a civil parish in Somerset, England, featuring the villages of West Lyng and East Lyng, along with the hamlet of Bankland. This area is notable for its rural charm and community-focused environment, making it a point of interest for potential planning applications related to residential and agricultural development.

Population: 322 (2021)

District: Sedgemoor

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £281,799 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 009C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lyng.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lyng based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Lyng.

- Land at, Long Ground Farm, Main Road, West Lyng, Taunton, Somerset, TA3
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed Erection of a general agricultural store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-09-30
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- Land at, Long Ground Farm, Main Road, West Lyng, Taunton, Somerset, TA3
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed erection of an agricultural building.
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-09-12
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- Land at, Long Ground Farm, Main Road, West Lyng, Taunton, Somerset, TA3
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed erection of an agricultural building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-09-12
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A brief summary of Lyng in Somerset

Property prices in Lyng show an average sale price of £281,799, 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 Lyng a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lyng includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Curry and Hay Moors SSSI, North Moor SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Somerset Levels & Moors; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Somerset Levels & Moors. 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 Lyng

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Lyng. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 5 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Lyng.

The average decision time of 5 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lyng were other applications (3).

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