How long do planning decisions take near Rimpton?

The average planning decision time near Rimpton is 58 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 Rimpton?

The planning approval rate near Rimpton is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Rimpton?

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

How can I track planning applications near Rimpton?

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Rimpton, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rimpton, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Rimpton are administered by Bath And North East Somerset Council. View the full Bath And North East Somerset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Rimpton

Rimpton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles northwest of Sherborne and 6 miles northeast of Yeovil. Nestled along a tributary of the River Parret, Rimpton offers a rural setting that may be of interest for potential planning applications in the area.

Population: 236 (2021)

District: South Somerset

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £300,196 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
LSOA: South Somerset 020A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rimpton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Rimpton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Rimpton in Somerset

Property prices in Rimpton show an average sale price of £300,196, 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 Rimpton a particularly low-crime area.

Rimpton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Marston Magna. 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 Rimpton

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Rimpton. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Rimpton.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Rimpton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Rimpton were full planning applications (2), amendments (2), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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