White Gate, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near White Gate, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About White Gate
Tatworth is a quaint village located just 2 miles south of Chard in Somerset, England. It falls within the civil parish of Tatworth and Forton, making it a noteworthy area for those researching planning applications and local development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £306,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
- LSOA: South Somerset 024A
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near White Gate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near White Gate.
- 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 Gate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near White Gate.
- - Silver Springs Horn Moor Whitegate Forton Chard Somerset TA20 4HF
Side extension to provide larger lounge diner
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-09-23
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A brief summary of White Gate in Somerset
Tatworth is a quaint village located just 2 miles south of Chard in Somerset, England. It falls within the civil parish of Tatworth and Forton, making it a noteworthy area for those researching planning applications and local development opportunities.
Property prices in White Gate show an average sale price of £306,510, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in White Gate is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around White Gate includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset. 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, White Gate 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 White Gate
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near White Gate. The average decision time was 22 days.
The average decision time of 22 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 Gate were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (1).
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.