How long do planning decisions take near Muchelney Ham?

The average planning decision time near Muchelney Ham is 61 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 Muchelney Ham?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Muchelney Ham?

The most common type of planning application near Muchelney Ham is listed building consent applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Muchelney Ham?

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Muchelney Ham, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Muchelney Ham, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Muchelney Ham 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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £359,119 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
LSOA: South Somerset 004B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Muchelney Ham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Muchelney Ham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Muchelney Ham in Somerset

Muchelney Ham is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Muchelney Ham show an average sale price of £359,119, 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 Muchelney Ham a particularly low-crime area.

Muchelney Ham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Muchelney. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Muchelney Ham includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wet Moor SSSI, West Moor 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 Muchelney Ham

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Muchelney Ham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

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

At 61 days on average, decisions near Muchelney Ham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Muchelney Ham were listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

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