What types of planning applications are most common near Orchard Portman?

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

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Orchard Portman, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Orchard Portman, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Orchard Portman 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 Orchard Portman

Orchard Portman is a quaint village and civil parish located just 2 miles south of Taunton in Somerset, England. With a small population of around 150 residents, it offers a close-knit community atmosphere, making it an interesting area for planning applications related to rural development and local amenities.

Population: 131 (2021)

District: Somerset West and Taunton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £281,799 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 019B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Orchard Portman.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Orchard Portman based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Orchard Portman in Somerset

Property prices in Orchard Portman show an average sale price of £281,799, 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 Orchard Portman a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Orchard Portman includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Blackdown Hills. 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 Orchard Portman

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Orchard Portman.

The most common application types near Orchard Portman were listed building and heritage (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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