How long do planning decisions take near Upper Cheddon?

The average planning decision time near Upper Cheddon is 66 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 Upper Cheddon?

The most common type of planning application near Upper Cheddon is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Upper Cheddon?

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Upper Cheddon, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upper Cheddon, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Upper Cheddon 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: £281,799 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 007D

Crime Statistics

9 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 4
burglary: 2
bicycle-theft: 1
other-theft: 1
vehicle-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upper Cheddon.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Cheddon.

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 Upper Cheddon based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Upper Cheddon in Somerset

Upper Cheddon is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Upper Cheddon show an average sale price of £281,799, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 9 crimes reported in the Upper Cheddon area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Upper Cheddon has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hestercombe, Cheddon Fitzpaine. 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 Upper Cheddon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hestercombe House SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Quantock Hills; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Hestercombe House. 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 Upper Cheddon

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Upper Cheddon. The average decision time was 66 days.

At 66 days on average, decisions near Upper Cheddon slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Upper Cheddon were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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