How long do planning decisions take near Walton?

The average planning decision time near Walton is 14 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 Walton?

The planning approval rate near Walton is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Walton?

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

How can I track planning applications near Walton?

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Walton, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Walton, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Walton

Walton is a quaint village and civil parish situated on the Polden Hills in Somerset, England, just 1.5 miles west of the town of Street. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Asney, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community developments.

Population: 1,210 (2021)

District: Mendip

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £265,038 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
LSOA: Mendip 012C

Crime Statistics

29 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

shoplifting: 14
violent-crime: 8
anti-social-behaviour: 2
criminal-damage-arson: 1
other-theft: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1
public-order: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Walton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Walton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Walton.

- 22 Mildred Road Walton Street Somerset BA16 9QR
Single storey rear & side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-27
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- 4 Asney Road Walton Street Somerset BA16 9RP
Two-storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-21
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- 72 Main Street Walton Street Somerset BA16 9QF
Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Details of the the design and method of construction of the vehicular access and internal road), 9 (European Protected Species Mitigation Licence), and 11
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-16
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A brief summary of Walton in Somerset

Property prices in Walton show an average sale price of £265,038, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Walton area recorded 29 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Walton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Walton and Ivythorn Hills SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Walton

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Walton. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 14 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Walton.

The average decision time of 14 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Walton were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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