How long do planning decisions take near Pear Ash?

The average planning decision time near Pear Ash is 61 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 Pear Ash?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Pear Ash?

The most common type of planning application near Pear Ash is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Pear Ash?

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Pear Ash, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pear Ash, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £286,289 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
LSOA: South Somerset 005B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Pear Ash based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Pear Ash.

- Rose Cottage Pen Selwood Wincanton Somerset BA9 8LP
S19 Application to vary Condition 02 (Approved Plans) to allow for slimline double glazing instead of single glazing relating to planning consent 23/01979/LBC; Application to replace 6 no UPVC sash wi
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-10-31
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- Penlea Pear Ash Lane Pen Selwood Wincanton Somerset BA9 8LX
Remove existing cedar lean to and replace with utility room extension clad in cedar
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-04-21
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A brief summary of Pear Ash in Somerset

Pear Ash is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Pear Ash show an average sale price of £286,289, 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 Pear Ash a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Pear Ash includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs. 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 Pear Ash

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Pear Ash. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

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

At 61 days on average, decisions near Pear Ash slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Pear Ash were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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