How long do planning decisions take near White Gate?

The average planning decision time near White Gate is 24 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

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

The most common type of planning application near White Gate is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near White Gate?

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White Gate, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near White Gate, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in White Gate 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.

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: £277,898 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
LSOA: South Somerset 024B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

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

Property prices in White Gate show an average sale price of £277,898, 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 White Gate a particularly low-crime area.

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, 6 planning applications were submitted near White Gate. The average decision time was 24 days.

The average decision time of 24 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 (2), other applications (1).

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