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Planning in Merriott

Approved
87%
20 of 22 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Merriott in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.

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About Merriott

Merriott is a village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, just west of Yeovil and near Crewkerne. With a population of 1,979, it falls within the South Somerset district, making it a noteworthy area for those researching planning applications in the region.

Property prices in Merriott show an average sale price of £305,239, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Merriott has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Merriott 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Merriott, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Merriott. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

The most common types were tree works (7), full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Merriott?
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Merriott. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Merriott?
The average planning decision time near Merriott is 38 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 Merriott?
The planning approval rate near Merriott is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Merriott?
The most common type of planning application near Merriott is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Merriott?
You can search and track planning applications near Merriott on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.