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Planning in Somerford Keynes

Approved
92%
11 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Somerford Keynes in the last 24 months, from Cotswold District Council's planning register.

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About Somerford Keynes

Somerford Keynes is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England, nestled near the River Thames and approximately 5 miles from its source. Situated on the border with Wiltshire, it is conveniently positioned between Cirencester, Swindon, and Malmesbury. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 479, with a 2019 estimate rising to 558, and it also encompasses the village of Shorncote, making it an area of interest for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 481 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cotswold district.

Property prices in Somerford Keynes show an average sale price of £540,029, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Somerford Keynes has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Somerford Keynes 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Somerford Keynes, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Somerford Keynes. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were listed building and heritage (2), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Somerford Keynes?
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Somerford Keynes. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Somerford Keynes?
The average planning decision time near Somerford Keynes is 68 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 Somerford Keynes?
The planning approval rate near Somerford Keynes is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Somerford Keynes?
The most common type of planning application near Somerford Keynes is listed building consent applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Somerford Keynes?
You can search and track planning applications near Somerford Keynes on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.