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Planning in Peasedown St John

Approved
90%
28 of 30 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Peasedown St John in the last 24 months, from Bath and North East Somerset Council's planning register.

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About Peasedown St John

Peasedown St John is a significant village and civil parish situated on a hilltop in Somerset, approximately 5 miles south-southwest of Bath and 2 miles northeast of Radstock, nestled at the base of the Mendip Hills. Originally a coal mining community, it transitioned into a dormitory village following the closure of its mines in the 1970s, catering primarily to residents commuting to Bath and Trowbridge. Its population surged due to extensive housing developments in the 1960s, 1970s, and late 1990s, establishing Peasedown as one of the largest villages in Somerset, which may impact future planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,670 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bath and North East Somerset district.

Peasedown St John covers an area of approximately 4.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Peasedown St John show an average sale price of £484,461, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Peasedown St John has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Peasedown St John 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Peasedown St John, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Peasedown St John. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (8).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Peasedown St John?
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Peasedown St John. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Peasedown St John?
The average planning decision time near Peasedown St John is 71 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 Peasedown St John?
The planning approval rate near Peasedown St John is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Peasedown St John?
The most common type of planning application near Peasedown St John is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Peasedown St John?
You can search and track planning applications near Peasedown St John on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.