How long do planning decisions take near Upper Fivehead?

The average planning decision time near Upper Fivehead is 31 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 Upper Fivehead?

The planning approval rate near Upper Fivehead is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Upper Fivehead?

The most common type of planning application near Upper Fivehead is amendment applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Upper Fivehead?

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Upper Fivehead, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upper Fivehead, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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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 009B

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upper Fivehead.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Fivehead based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Upper Fivehead.

- Cathanger Manor Langport Road Fivehead Taunton Somerset TA3 6PT
Discharge of Conditions No. 3 (Structural Repairs), No. 4 (Thatch), No. 5 (Materials) and No. 6 (Masonry Repair and Repointing) of Planning Application 23/00987/LBC.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-08-09
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A brief summary of Upper Fivehead in Somerset

Upper Fivehead is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

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

Neighbourhood safety in Upper Fivehead is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Upper Fivehead includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Fivehead Woods and Meadow SSSI, Fivehead Arable Fields SSSI, West Sedgemoor SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Somerset Levels & Moors; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Somerset Levels & Moors. 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 Fivehead

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Upper Fivehead. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upper Fivehead may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Upper Fivehead were amendments (3), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

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