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Planning in Wood

Approved
82%
9 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 4 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wood in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.

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About Wood

Wood, a natural structural material, is primarily composed of xylem found in the stems and roots of trees and other woody plants. It is an organic composite made up of resilient cellulosic fibers embedded in a lignin and hemicellulose matrix, offering strength in tension while effectively resisting compression. This unique composition makes wood a vital resource for various planning applications in the area.

Property prices in Wood show an average sale price of £339,459, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wood 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Wood, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Wood. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (2), amendments (2), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wood?
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Wood. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wood?
The average planning decision time near Wood is 30 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 Wood?
The planning approval rate near Wood is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wood?
The most common type of planning application near Wood is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wood?
You can search and track planning applications near Wood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.