How long do planning decisions take near Upton (TA10)?

The average planning decision time near Upton (TA10) is 38 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 Upton (TA10)?

The planning approval rate near Upton (TA10) is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Upton (TA10)?

The most common type of planning application near Upton (TA10) is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Upton (TA10)?

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Upton (TA10), Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upton (TA10), Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Upton (TA10) 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 (TA10)

Population: 144 (2021)

District: Somerset West and Taunton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £410,212 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
LSOA: South Somerset 004D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upton (TA10).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upton (TA10).

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 (TA10) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Upton (TA10).

- Units 2 And 3 Downslade Lane Long Sutton Langport Somerset TA10 9NL
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed change of use from Equestrian to Agricultural.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-02-03
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- New Build At Little Upton Bridge Farm Langport Road Long Sutton Langport Somerset TA10 9NJ
Discharge of Condition No. 15 (Allocation Certificate) of Planning Application 25/00572/S73A.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-09-30
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- Batts Farm Batts Lane Long Sutton Langport Somerset TA10 9EQ
Proposed rebuilding of domestic garage and store
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-04-14
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A brief summary of Upton (TA10) in Somerset

Upton is a charming village and civil parish located north of Skilgate in Somerset, England. Nestled on a hill overlooking the eastern end of Wimbleball Lake, it offers a picturesque setting that may influence local planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 144 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.

Property prices in Upton (TA10) show an average sale price of £410,212, 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 (TA10) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Upton (TA10) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wet Moor SSSI; 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 Upton (TA10)

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Upton (TA10). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upton (TA10) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Upton (TA10) were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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