How long do planning decisions take near Shearston?

The average planning decision time near Shearston is 64 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 Shearston?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Shearston?

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

How can I track planning applications near Shearston?

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Shearston, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Shearston, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Shearston 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 Shearston

North Petherton is a town and civil parish in Somerset, England, nestled at the eastern foothills of the Quantock Hills and adjacent to the Somerset Levels. As of 2014, it has a population of 6,730 and encompasses several areas, including Hamp, Melcombe, Shearston, Woolmersdon, and Huntworth. This diverse locality offers various planning opportunities, reflecting its blend of rural charm and accessibility to nearby urban centres.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £277,478 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Bridgwater
LSOA: Sedgemoor 014A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Shearston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Shearston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Shearston in Somerset

Property prices in Shearston show an average sale price of £277,478, 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 Shearston a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Shearston

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Shearston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

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

At 64 days on average, decisions near Shearston slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Shearston were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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