How long do planning decisions take near Meare?

The average planning decision time near Meare 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 Meare?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Meare?

The most common type of planning application near Meare is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Meare, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Meare, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Meare

Meare is a village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) north-west of Glastonbury, nestled within the scenic Somerset Levels. The parish also encompasses the nearby village of Westhay, making it an area of interest for local planning applications and development opportunities.

Population: 1,453 (2021)

District: Mendip

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £283,600 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
LSOA: Mendip 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Meare.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Meare based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Meare.

- Little Starlings St Marys Road Meare Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9SP
Demolition of existing lean to post and beam exposed shelter. Construction of enclosed, monopitch roof nursery room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-02
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- Land At 345817 141632 Glastonbury Road Meare Glastonbury Somerset
The refurbishment of the pole mounted transformer on pole no. 21SAN3A, including the replacement of the existing 50kVa transformer with 100kVa transformer. The existing 11.5m Medium pole will be repla
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-04
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- Land At 345628 141633 St Marys Road Meare Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9SP
Prior approval of proposed change of use of a building from a restaurant (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-10-08
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- Ferlingmere House 18 St Marys Road Meare Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9SP
Conversion of detached garage to self-contained annexe.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-10-11
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- Ferlingmere House 18 St Marys Road Meare Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9SP
Non-material amendment of replacing doors with timber frame wall & screen to match and amend internal layout of permission, new pedestrian door to rear, side window retained and 2 new conservation roo
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-10-11
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- Ferlingmere House 18 St Marys Road Meare Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9SP
Conversion of former skittle alley/store room to domestic workshop, yoga room and ancillary accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-07-10
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- Ferlingmere House 18 St Marys Road Meare Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9SP
Conversion of former skittle alley/store room to domestic workshop, yoga room and ancillary accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-07-10
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- Ferlingmere House 18 St Marys Road Meare Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9SP
Conversion of existing detached garage into self contained annex
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-09-05
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- Ferlingmere House 18 St Marys Road Meare Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9SP
Conversion of existing detached garage into self contained annex
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-09-05
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A brief summary of Meare in Somerset

Property prices in Meare show an average sale price of £283,600, 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 Meare a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Meare includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Westhay Moor SSSI, Shapwick Heath SSSI; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Somerset Levels & Moors; 2 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 Meare

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Meare. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

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

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 Meare were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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