How long do planning decisions take near South Down?

The average planning decision time near South Down is 45 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 Down?

The most common type of planning application near South Down is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near South Down?

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South Down, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near South Down, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 019B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near South Down.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Down based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near South Down.

- SOUTHDOWN CHURCHINFORD TAUNTON SOMERSET TA3 7PL
ERECTION OF POLYTUNNEL IN PADDOCK TO REAR OF HOUSE AT SOUTHDOWN, CHURCHINFORD
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2013-01-15
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- SOUTHDOWN COTTAGE, BROOMS LANE, CHURCHINFORD, CHURCHSTANTON
ERECTION OF EXTENSION TO A POLE BARN AT SOUTHDOWN COTTAGE, BROOMS LANE, CHURCHINFORD, CHURCHSTANTON
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2012-04-19
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A brief summary of South Down in Somerset

South Down is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes South Down a particularly low-crime area.

South Down has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 South Down includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Southey and Gotleigh Moors SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Blackdown Hills. 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 Down

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near South Down. The average decision time was 45 days.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near South Down were tree works (2), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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