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Planning in Sydenham

Approved
89%
33 of 36 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sydenham in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.

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About Sydenham

Sydenham, located in the parish of Wembdon, Somerset, is home to the Grade II listed Sydenham House, an early 16th-century manor house that underwent significant renovations after 1613. The area was historically marked by the presence of British Cellophane Ltd, which operated extensive factories on a 59-acre site until production ceased in 2005. The industrial site was cleared between 2010 and 2015 and is now owned by EDF Energy, which acquired both the manor and the former factory site for plans to develop temporary accommodation for 1,000 workers. It sits within the Sedgemoor district.

Property prices in Sydenham show an average sale price of £289,209, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sydenham 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 Sydenham, 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, 38 planning applications were submitted near Sydenham. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (20), outline applications (7), telecoms (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sydenham?
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Sydenham. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Sydenham?
The average planning decision time near Sydenham is 35 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 Sydenham?
The planning approval rate near Sydenham is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Sydenham?
The most common type of planning application near Sydenham is full planning applications, with 20 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Sydenham?
You can search and track planning applications near Sydenham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.