How long do planning decisions take near Mark Causeway?

The average planning decision time near Mark Causeway is 46 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 Mark Causeway?

The planning approval rate near Mark Causeway is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Mark Causeway?

The most common type of planning application near Mark Causeway is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Mark Causeway?

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Mark Causeway, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Mark Causeway, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
LSOA: Sedgemoor 003D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Mark Causeway.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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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...)
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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Mark Causeway based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Mark Causeway.

- Land to the south of The Causeway, Mark, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9
Outline application with some matters reserved, for the erection of 2 No. self build dwellings, requesting consideration of access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-04-22
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- Land to the West of, Yardwall Road, Mark, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9
Change of use of land to residential and erection of 2 No. single storey dwellings to replace permitted Class Q barn conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-08-07
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- Portland House, The Causeway, Mark, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4QF
Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 33/23/00017 (Erection of a two storey extensions to the West elevation with 2no. dormers on the South elevation of existing garage and raising of roof h
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-07-22
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- 3 The Croft, The Causeway, Mark, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4QB
Erection of a single storey extension to the North elevation on site of outbuilding (to be demolished) and porch to the South elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-06-26
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A brief summary of Mark Causeway in Somerset

Mark Causeway is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mark Causeway 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 Mark Causeway

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Mark Causeway. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Mark Causeway.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Mark Causeway were full planning applications (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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