Pitney, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pitney, Somerset.

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About Pitney

Pitney is a quaint village and parish in Somerset, located 2.5 miles east of Langport and 3 miles west of Somerton. As of the 2011 census, it boasts a population of 374 residents and features the historic St John the Baptist Church, making it a notable point of interest for those considering planning applications in the area.

Population: 353 (2021)

District: South Somerset

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £359,119 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Somerset
• Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
• LSOA: South Somerset 004C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Pitney.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Pitney based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Pitney.

1. - Estate Farm Buildings Marsh Lane Pitney Langport Somerset TA10 9AL
   Proposed use of land for the siting of a timber cabin dwelling and the erection of an additional farm storage building
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-06-14
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2. - Land Adjacent Chappell Farm Upper Pitney Road Pitney Langport TA10 9AF
   Application to discharge condition 03 (materials), 04 (internal floor levels), 05 (open space areas), 07 (surfaced access), 08 (surface water disposal) and 11 (landscaping) of 16/00549/FUL.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2018-03-13
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A brief summary of Pitney in Somerset

Pitney is a quaint village and parish in Somerset, located 2.5 miles east of Langport and 3 miles west of Somerton. As of the 2011 census, it boasts a population of 374 residents and features the historic St John the Baptist Church, making it a notable point of interest for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 353 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.

Property prices in Pitney show an average sale price of £359,119, 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 Pitney a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Pitney includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pitney 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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