How long do planning decisions take near Norton Fitzwarren?

The average planning decision time near Norton Fitzwarren is 59 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 Norton Fitzwarren?

The planning approval rate near Norton Fitzwarren is 40%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Norton Fitzwarren?

The most common type of planning application near Norton Fitzwarren is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Norton Fitzwarren?

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Norton Fitzwarren, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Norton Fitzwarren, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Norton Fitzwarren 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 Norton Fitzwarren

Population: 4,069 (2021)

District: Somerset West and Taunton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £341,828 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 012A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Norton Fitzwarren.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Norton Fitzwarren based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Norton Fitzwarren.

- Barr House, Barr Lane, Bishops Hull
Replacement of 9 No. windows and 3 No. doors on the two storey annexe at Barr House, Barr Lane, Bishops Hull
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-11-17
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- 59 Apple Tree Close, Norton Fitzwarren
Conversion of loft into accommodation at 59 Apple Tree Close, Norton Fitzwarren
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-03-21
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A brief summary of Norton Fitzwarren in Somerset

Norton Fitzwarren is a village and civil parish located just 2 miles northwest of Taunton in Somerset, England. With a population of 3,046, it serves as an electoral ward and is an important area for local planning applications, reflecting the community's growth and development needs. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,069 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.

Property prices in Norton Fitzwarren show an average sale price of £341,828, 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 Norton Fitzwarren a particularly low-crime area.

Norton Fitzwarren has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bishops Hull. 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Norton Fitzwarren 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 Norton Fitzwarren

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Norton Fitzwarren. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Norton Fitzwarren.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Norton Fitzwarren slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Norton Fitzwarren were full planning applications (8), tree works (5), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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