Yarley, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Yarley, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Yarley
Yarley is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Wookey, situated 2 miles west of Wells in Somerset, England, along the River Axe. This area includes the village of Henton and the hamlets of Yarley and Bleadney, the latter of which historically featured a port that facilitated trade as far back as the 8th century. The scenic landscape and historical significance of the River Axe make Yarley an area of interest for planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £389,669 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Mendip 008B
Crime Statistics
6 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 4
- public-order: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Yarley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Yarley.
- 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 Yarley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Yarley.
- - Yew Tree Cottage Wells Road Yarley Wells Somerset BA5 1LR
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed erection of outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Worth Cottage Wells Road Worth Wells Somerset BA5 1LW
Erection of a single storey side & rear extension, the provision of a covered walkway, new carport & the formation of a first-floor dormer extension on the north elevation, altered boundary wall at ac
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Worth House Hotel Wells Road Worth Wells Somerset BA5 1LW
Replace and extend existing single storey extension with part two storey, part single storey extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-12-02
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A brief summary of Yarley in Somerset
Yarley is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Wookey, situated 2 miles west of Wells in Somerset, England, along the River Axe. This area includes the village of Henton and the hamlets of Yarley and Bleadney, the latter of which historically featured a port that facilitated trade as far back as the 8th century. The scenic landscape and historical significance of the River Axe make Yarley an area of interest for planning applications.
Property prices in Yarley show an average sale price of £389,669, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 6 crimes reported in the Yarley area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Yarley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ben Knowle SSSI. 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, Yarley 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 Yarley
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Yarley. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Yarley.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Yarley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Yarley were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Callow Hill planning applications
- Fenny Castle planning applications
- Wookey planning applications
- Worth planning applications
- Henton planning applications
- Easton planning applications
- Westbury-sub-Mendip planning applications
- Holly Brook planning applications
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.