How long do planning decisions take near Welham?

The average planning decision time near Welham is 32 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 Welham?

The planning approval rate near Welham is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Welham?

The most common type of planning application near Welham is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Welham?

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Welham, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Welham, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Welham 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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £380,710 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
LSOA: South Somerset 002C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Welham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Welham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Welham in Somerset

Welham is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Welham show an average sale price of £380,710, 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 Welham a particularly low-crime area.

Welham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hadspen, Pitcombe. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Welham includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Welham. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 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 Welham.

The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Welham were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), amendments (1).

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