How long do planning decisions take near Yenston?

The average planning decision time near Yenston is 51 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 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Yenston?

The most common type of planning application near Yenston is amendment applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Yenston?

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Yenston, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Yenston, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Yenston

Henstridge is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, located 5 miles east of Sherborne, close to the Dorset border. The area, which includes the hamlet of Yenston, had a population of 1,814 as of the 2011 census, making it a small yet vibrant community within the South Somerset district, relevant for those researching planning applications in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £342,763 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
LSOA: South Somerset 008A

Crime Statistics

12 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 7
public-order: 2
anti-social-behaviour: 1
drugs: 1
shoplifting: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Yenston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Yenston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Yenston.

- Land Os 7515 Whitechurch Lane Yenston Templecombe Somerset BA8 0NJ
Certificate of Lawfulness for an Existing development relating to the commencement of works granted by planning permission reference 24/00137/REM for Reserved Matters application to approve appearance
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-16
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- Land At Chapel Lane Yenston Templecombe Somerset
S73 application to vary the wording of condition 05 (by removing the visibility requirement) of approval 23/00534/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-08-19
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A brief summary of Yenston in Somerset

Property prices in Yenston show an average sale price of £342,763, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 12 crimes reported in the Yenston area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Yenston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Henstridge. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Yenston includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Yenston

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Yenston. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Yenston.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Yenston were amendments (3).

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