How long do planning decisions take near Oxenpill?

The average planning decision time near Oxenpill is 56 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 Oxenpill?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Oxenpill?

The most common type of planning application near Oxenpill is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Oxenpill?

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Oxenpill, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Oxenpill, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £283,600 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
LSOA: Mendip 013A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Oxenpill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Oxenpill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Oxenpill.

- Westfield House 16 Chapel Lane Meare Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9TJ
Construction of outdoor garden swimming pool and summerhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Oxenpill in Somerset

Oxenpill is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Oxenpill show an average sale price of £283,600, 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 Oxenpill a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Oxenpill includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Westhay Moor SSSI, Tealham and Tadham Moors SSSI, Shapwick Heath 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 Oxenpill

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Oxenpill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

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

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Oxenpill were discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1).

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