What types of planning applications are most common near Yarford?

The most common type of planning application near Yarford is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Yarford, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Yarford, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Yarford

Yarford is a charming village and parish located in Somerset, England, nestled at the southern edge of the Quantock Hills, approximately 4 miles north of Taunton. With a population of 921, the area offers a unique blend of rural character and accessibility, making it an interesting location for planning applications and developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £281,799 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 007D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Yarford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Yarford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Yarford.

- Dalsyn, Park Lane, Kingston St Mary
Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey flat roof extension with roof terrace to the side of Dalsyn, Park Lane, Kingston St Mary
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-03-03
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A brief summary of Yarford in Somerset

Property prices in Yarford show an average sale price of £281,799, 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 Yarford a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Yarford includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Quantock Hills. 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 Yarford

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Yarford.

The most common application types near Yarford were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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