How long do planning decisions take near West Leigh?

The average planning decision time near West Leigh is 44 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

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West Leigh, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Leigh, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in West Leigh 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: £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 013B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 West Leigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near West Leigh.

- Dyers Barn, Hoccombe Road, Lydeard St Lawrence
Change of use of building from domestic annexe to 1 No. self-contained holiday let unit and continued use of domestic annexe at Dyers Barn, Hoccombe Road, Lydeard St Lawrence
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2021-06-11
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- Coate Cottage, Westleigh, Lydeard St Lawrence
Change of use of garage to holiday let accommodation and erection of additional detached double garage at Coate Cottage, Westleigh, Lydeard St Lawrence
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2021-04-19
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A brief summary of West Leigh in Somerset

West Leigh is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in West Leigh 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 West Leigh a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around West Leigh 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, West Leigh 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 West Leigh

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near West Leigh. The average decision time was 44 days.

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

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