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31 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Woodford (BA5) · updated daily · Somerset Council

Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 31 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Planning in Woodford (BA5)

Approved
85%
28 of 32 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Woodford (BA5) in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.

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Around Woodford (BA5)

Postcode districts

BA5 264 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Somerset Council

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About Woodford (BA5)

Nettlecombe is a civil parish located in Somerset, England, nestled below the scenic Brendon Hills. It encompasses a largely rural landscape and includes the small hamlets of Beggearn Huish, Torre, Woodford, and Yarde, alongside several isolated farms and residences. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 426, making it a tranquil area for potential planning applications.

Property prices in Woodford show an average sale price of £379,956, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Woodford has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodford 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 Woodford, 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, 74 planning applications were submitted near Woodford. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (28), discharge of conditions (21), amendments (8). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Woodford (BA5)?
In the last 24 months, 74 planning applications were submitted near Woodford (BA5). The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Woodford (BA5)?
The average planning decision time near Woodford (BA5) is 47 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 Woodford (BA5)?
The planning approval rate near Woodford (BA5) is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Woodford (BA5)?
The most common type of planning application near Woodford (BA5) is full planning applications, with 28 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Woodford (BA5)?
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