How long do planning decisions take near Weston Town?

The average planning decision time near Weston Town is 41 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 Weston Town?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Weston Town?

The most common type of planning application near Weston Town is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Weston Town?

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Weston Town, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Weston Town, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
LSOA: Mendip 010B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Weston Town.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Weston Town based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Weston Town.

- Manor Farm Church Street To Lower Lane Wanstrow Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4SU
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 13 (External Lighting) on planning consent 2024/1764/VRC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-06-20
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- Manor Farm Church Street To Lower Lane Wanstrow Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4SU
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Materials-Schedule and Samples), condition 8 (Residential Access Surface and Drainage), condition 14 (Surface Water Drainage System) and condition 16 (Ener
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-10-03
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A brief summary of Weston Town in Somerset

Weston Town is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Weston Town a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Weston Town includes 9 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Weston Town

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Weston Town. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Weston Town.

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Weston Town were outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2).

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