How long do planning decisions take near Westport?

The average planning decision time near Westport is 3 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 Westport?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Westport?

The most common type of planning application near Westport is other, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Westport?

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Westport, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Westport, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Westport

Hambridge and Westport is a civil parish located in Somerset, England, home to a population of 514 as of the 2011 census. This parish encompasses the villages of Hambridge and Westport, making it a quaint area ideal for local planning applications and community developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £359,119 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
LSOA: South Somerset 003A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Westport.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Westport based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Westport.

- Land At Paddock Farm Ruskway Lane Westport Langport Somerset, TA10 0BN
Notification of intent to erect Agricultural buildings of steel portal frame construction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-09-23
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A brief summary of Westport in Somerset

Property prices in Westport show an average sale price of £359,119, 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 Westport a particularly low-crime area.

Westport has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Puckington, Barrington. 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.

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Planning Activity in Westport

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Westport. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 3 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Westport may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 3 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Westport were other applications (3).

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