Townsend (BA5), Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Townsend (BA5), Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Townsend (BA5) are administered by Bath And North East Somerset Council. View the full Bath And North East Somerset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £379,956 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Mendip 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Townsend (BA5).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Townsend (BA5).
- 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 Townsend (BA5) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Townsend (BA5).
- - Land At 322315 151489 Priddy Wells Somerset BA5 3BQ
Application for prior notification of agricultural development for a proposed building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - Land At 352698 151358 Vicars Path Priddy Wells Somerset
Application for a proposed lawful development certificate for play equipment to be installed with surrounding fence and gateway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-03-22
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A brief summary of Townsend (BA5) in Somerset
Townsend (BA5) is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
Property prices in Townsend (BA5) show an average sale price of £379,956, 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 Townsend (BA5) a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Townsend (BA5) includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chancellor's Farm SSSI, Priddy Caves SSSI, Sandpit Hole and Bishop's Lot SSSI and 1 more; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills. 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, Townsend (BA5) 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 Townsend (BA5)
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Townsend (BA5). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Townsend (BA5) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Townsend (BA5) were full planning applications (1), tree works (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.