How long do planning decisions take near Parkway?

The average planning decision time near Parkway is 48 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 Parkway?

The planning approval rate near Parkway is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Parkway?

The most common type of planning application near Parkway is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Parkway?

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Parkway, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Parkway, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Parkway 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 Parkway

Parkway, Somerset, features a landscaped thoroughfare designed to enhance the area's natural beauty. This type of roadway is specifically intended for lighter traffic, excluding trucks and heavy vehicles, making it ideal for those seeking a peaceful and scenic environment. For planning applications, this focus on aesthetics and traffic management may influence development proposals in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £300,196 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
LSOA: South Somerset 018A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Parkway.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Parkway based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Parkway.

- Land At Sherborne Road East Of The B3148 Marston Magna Yeovil Somerset BA22 8AX
Notification of intent to erect an extension to an agricultural storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-10-02
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A brief summary of Parkway in Somerset

Property prices in Parkway show an average sale price of £300,196, 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 Parkway a particularly low-crime area.

Parkway has one conservation area within its boundaries: Marston Magna. 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, Parkway 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 Parkway

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Parkway. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Parkway.

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Parkway were full planning applications (2), amendments (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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