How long do planning decisions take near Ridgeway?

The average planning decision time near Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Ridgeway?

The most common type of planning application near Ridgeway is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ridgeway?

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Ridgeway, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ridgeway, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £341,700 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
LSOA: Mendip 007G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ridgeway.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ridgeway based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Ridgeway.

- The Hermitage Ridgeway Nunney Frome Somerset BA11 4NU
Demolition of existing agricultural building and erection of 1 No. dwelling, rebuilding of agricultural building to form 2 No. dwellings and associated works to form access, parking and gardens.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-05-27
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A brief summary of Ridgeway in Somerset

Ridgeway is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Ridgeway show an average sale price of £341,700, 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 Ridgeway a particularly low-crime area.

Ridgeway has one conservation area within its boundaries: Nunney. 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.

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Planning Activity in Ridgeway

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Ridgeway. 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 Ridgeway may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

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

The most common application types near Ridgeway were full planning applications (5), tree works (4), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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