How long do planning decisions take near South Barrow?

The average planning decision time near South Barrow is 65 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near South Barrow?

The most common type of planning application near South Barrow is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near South Barrow?

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South Barrow, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near South Barrow, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About South Barrow

South Barrow is a quaint village and civil parish located about 2 miles north of Sparkford and 7 miles northeast of Ilchester in Somerset, England. This rural community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, benefiting from its proximity to nearby towns and the picturesque Somerset landscape.

Population: 175 (2021)

District: South Somerset

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £247,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near South Barrow.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 South Barrow based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near South Barrow.

- Land At Church Farm Fosters Lane South Barrow Yeovil Somerset BA22 7LN
Discharge of Condition No. 10 (Lighting Design) of Planning Application 20/02389/REM
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-12-10
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A brief summary of South Barrow in Somerset

Property prices in South Barrow show an average sale price of £247,510, 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 South Barrow a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around South Barrow includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sparkford Wood SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 South Barrow

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near South Barrow. The average decision time was 65 days.

At 65 days on average, decisions near South Barrow slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near South Barrow were discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1).

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