How long do planning decisions take near Slape Cross?

The average planning decision time near Slape Cross is 51 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 Slape Cross?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Slape Cross?

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

How can I track planning applications near Slape Cross?

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Slape Cross, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Slape Cross, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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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 014K

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Slape Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Slape Cross.

- Kynance, HORSEY LANE, HORSEY, BRIDGWATER, Somerset, TA7 8QJ
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of a single storey extension, extending 5.00m from the rear (NE) elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-06-09
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A brief summary of Slape Cross in Somerset

Slape Cross is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Slape Cross 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 Slape Cross a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Slape Cross 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.

Planning Activity in Slape Cross

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Slape Cross. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

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

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Slape Cross were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), advertising consent (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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