How long do planning decisions take near Rowford?

The average planning decision time near Rowford is 67 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 Rowford?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Rowford?

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

How can I track planning applications near Rowford?

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Rowford, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rowford, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £281,799 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 010D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rowford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Rowford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Rowford.

- Application to fell four dead or moribund beech trees and to carry out management works to the remaining beech trees in the group included in Taunton Deane Borough Tree Preservation Order 1994
Application to fell four dead or moribund beech trees and to carry out management works to the remaining beech trees in the group (south side, crown-raise up to 4 metres above ground level and reduce
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-03-09
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A brief summary of Rowford in Somerset

Rowford is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Rowford show an average sale price of £281,799, 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 Rowford a particularly low-crime area.

Rowford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hestercombe, Cheddon Fitzpaine. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Rowford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hestercombe House SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Hestercombe House. 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 Rowford

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Rowford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

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

At 67 days on average, decisions near Rowford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Rowford were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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