How long do planning decisions take near Pathe?

The average planning decision time near Pathe 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 Pathe?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Pathe?

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

How can I track planning applications near Pathe?

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Pathe, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pathe, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Pathe

Othery, a parish and village established in 1515, is located on a detached extension of Sowy Island in the Somerset Levels, approximately 7 miles east of Bridgwater and 4 miles northwest of Langport. It is surrounded by several hamlets and villages, including Pathe, Burrowbridge, Middlezoy, Westonzoyland, and Aller, with borders largely defined by historical ditches and walls developed since the 13th century to manage the flooding from the nearby River Cary and River Parrett. The parish covers an area of 553 hectares, having been officially delineated in 1985.

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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 014K

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Pathe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Pathe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Pathe.

- Land East of, Pathe Road, Othery, Bridgwater
Change of use of land for the siting of 2no. shepherd huts to provide holiday accommodation.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-09-05
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A brief summary of Pathe in Somerset

Property prices in Pathe show an average sale price of £277,478, 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 Pathe a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Pathe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Southlake Moor SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Somerset Levels & Moors; 1 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 Pathe

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Pathe. 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 Pathe 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 Pathe were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% 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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