How long do planning decisions take near Othery?

The average planning decision time near Othery is 32 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 Othery?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Othery?

The most common type of planning application near Othery is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Othery, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Othery, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Othery

Othery is a historic parish and village in Somerset, established in 1515, located 7 miles east of Bridgwater and 4 miles north-west of Langport. Nestled on a detached section of Sowy island within the Somerset Levels, it spans 553 hectares following a 1985 boundary adjustment with Burrowbridge. The area's borders, defined by intricate ditches and walls, were developed from the 13th century onward to manage the waters of the River Cary and River Parrett, crucial for planning considerations in this flood-prone region.

Population: 687 (2021)

District: Sedgemoor

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £277,478 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Bridgwater
LSOA: Sedgemoor 012B

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Othery.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Othery based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Othery.

- Olivers House, Fore Street, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0QH
Outline application with all matters reserved, for the erection of 1No. self-build dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-02-19
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- Colthay, Rye Lane, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0PT
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-09-30
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- North Lane Farm, North Lane, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0QG
Change of use and conversion of agricultural building to 1No. dwelling and erection of store to the (SE) elevation (partially retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-05-30
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- Westfield Farm, Paynes Lane, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0QB
Construction of 3 No. New Dwellings (fall back following successful Class Q conversion proposal)
Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-12-10
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- Land to the West of, Townsend, Othery, Bridgwater
Erection of a stable building and creation of a riding arena.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-10-11
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- Land (2) To The North Of, Load Pool, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7
Outline planning permission with some matters reserved for erection of 5 self-build dwellings and 2 open market dwellings along with associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-01-25
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- The Old Bakery, Fore Street, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0QS
Replacement of ground and first floor windows to the East and South elevations, with the replacement of 1no. ground floor window to the North elevation.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-03-24
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- The Old Bakery, Fore Street, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0QS
Replacement of ground and first floor windows to the East and South elevations, with the replacement of 1no. ground floor window to the North elevation.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Othery in Somerset

Property prices in Othery show an average sale price of £277,478, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Othery includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Southlake Moor SSSI, King's Sedgemoor 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 Othery

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Othery. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.

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

The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Othery were full planning applications (6), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 86% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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