How long do planning decisions take near Walrow?

The average planning decision time near Walrow 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 Walrow?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Walrow?

The most common type of planning application near Walrow is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Walrow?

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Walrow, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Walrow, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £297,677 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
LSOA: Sedgemoor 006B

Crime Statistics

55 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 23
shoplifting: 7
anti-social-behaviour: 4
public-order: 4
vehicle-crime: 4
burglary: 3
bicycle-theft: 2
other-theft: 2
robbery: 2
criminal-damage-arson: 1
drugs: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Walrow.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Walrow based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Walrow.

- Land to the North of, Mark Road, Walrow, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9
Change of use from agricultural land to dog walking & recreational use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-01-22
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- Land to the North of Mark Road (B3139), and West of, Baldwins Lane, Watchfield, Highbridge
Two Self Build Houses on land at Baldwins Lane.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-01-16
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A brief summary of Walrow in Somerset

Walrow is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Walrow show an average sale price of £297,677, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Walrow area recorded 55 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Walrow 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 Walrow

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Walrow. 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 Walrow 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 Walrow were full planning applications (5), amendments (3), telecoms (1). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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