How long do planning decisions take near Upton (TA4)?

The average planning decision time near Upton (TA4) is 58 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 Upton (TA4)?

The most common type of planning application near Upton (TA4) is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Upton (TA4)?

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Upton (TA4), Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upton (TA4), Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Upton (TA4) 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.

About Upton (TA4)

Population: 144 (2021)

District: Somerset West and Taunton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £341,828 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 013A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upton (TA4).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upton (TA4).

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 Upton (TA4) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Upton (TA4) in Somerset

Upton is a picturesque village and civil parish located north of Skilgate in Somerset, England. Nestled on a hill, it overlooks the eastern end of Wimbleball Lake, making it an appealing area for planning applications related to rural development and outdoor activities. The settlement has a population of approximately 144 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.

Property prices in Upton (TA4) show an average sale price of £341,828, 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 Upton (TA4) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Upton (TA4) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): South Exmoor SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Exmoor Heaths; 1 National Parks: EXMOOR. 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 Upton (TA4)

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Upton (TA4). The average decision time was 58 days.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Upton (TA4) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Upton (TA4) were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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