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Planning in Yenston

Approved
94%
17 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

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

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About Yenston

Yenston is a small hamlet in Somerset, situated within the Parish of Henstridge along the A357 road corridor. Positioned between Templecombe and Henstridge, the hamlet's location on this main route makes it a notable point of reference for understanding the local area's connectivity and development patterns relevant to planning applications in South Somerset.

Property prices in Yenston show an average sale price of £310,413, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Yenston a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Yenston has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Yenston 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 Yenston, 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, 19 planning applications were submitted near Yenston. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), amendments (5), outline applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Yenston?
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Yenston. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Yenston?
The average planning decision time near Yenston is 38 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 Yenston?
The planning approval rate near Yenston is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Yenston?
The most common type of planning application near Yenston is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Yenston?
You can search and track planning applications near Yenston on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.