How long do planning decisions take near White Ball?

The average planning decision time near White Ball is 51 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 White Ball?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near White Ball?

The most common type of planning application near White Ball is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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White Ball, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near White Ball, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About White Ball

Sampford Arundel is a village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 10 miles south-west of Taunton and south-west of Wellington. Nestled at the western end of the Blackdown Hills, the parish encompasses the hamlets of Sampford Moor, White Ball, and Beam Bridge, with a population of 294 recorded in the 2021 census. This rural locality may present various planning opportunities and considerations for prospective developers and local authorities alike.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £357,451 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 017B

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near White Ball.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 White Ball based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near White Ball.

- Sunnymeade, Whiteball Road, Sampford Arundel, Wellington
Erection of a two storey extension to the side of Sunnymeade, Whiteball Road, Sampford Arundel, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-05-24
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- WHITEBALL QUARRY, SAMPFORD ARUNDEL
VARIATION OF CONDITION No 01 OF APPLICATION 32/05/0006 TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF OPERATION TO 31/12/2021 WITH CONSEQUENTIAL CHANGES TO CONDITION No 03 (ACCESS), CONDITION No 10 (RESTORATION AND AFTERCAR
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2014-10-24
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A brief summary of White Ball in Somerset

Property prices in White Ball show an average sale price of £357,451, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in White Ball is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.

White Ball has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 White Ball includes 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 White Ball

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near White Ball. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 White Ball.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near White Ball were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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