Spring Gardens, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Spring Gardens, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Spring Gardens
Spring Gardens is a cul-de-sac located at the southeastern edge of St. James's in London, England. It runs along the eastern end of The Mall, situated between Admiralty Arch and Trafalgar Square. This area is part of the historic liberty of Westminster and falls within the current City of Westminster, adjacent to significant landmarks such as Whitehall, Horse Guards Parade, and Green Park, making it a notable location for planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £341,700 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
- LSOA: Mendip 007H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Spring Gardens.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Spring Gardens.
- 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 Spring Gardens based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Spring Gardens.
- - Selwood Manor Jacks Lane Spring Gardens Frome Somerset BA11 3NL
Replacement single storey porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - The Annexe Spring Heights Coalash Lane Spring Gardens Frome Somerset BA11 2PA
Erection of dwellinghouse (re-submission of 2022/1510/FUL).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Brookover Farm Frome To Radstock Road Buckland Dinham Frome Somerset BA11 2PB
Approval of details reserved by conditions 5 (Surface drainage system) on planning consent 2022/1991/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-12-11
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A brief summary of Spring Gardens in Somerset
Spring Gardens is a cul-de-sac located at the southeastern edge of St. James's in London, England. It runs along the eastern end of The Mall, situated between Admiralty Arch and Trafalgar Square. This area is part of the historic liberty of Westminster and falls within the current City of Westminster, adjacent to significant landmarks such as Whitehall, Horse Guards Parade, and Green Park, making it a notable location for planning applications.
Property prices in Spring Gardens show an average sale price of £341,700, 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 Spring Gardens a particularly low-crime area.
Spring Gardens has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Buckland Dinham, Lullington and Orchardleigh, Frome. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Spring Gardens includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Vallis Vale SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Mells Valley. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Spring Gardens 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 Spring Gardens
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Spring Gardens. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Spring Gardens may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Spring Gardens slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Spring Gardens were full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.