How long do planning decisions take near Yeovil Marsh?

The average planning decision time near Yeovil Marsh is 40 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Yeovil Marsh?

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

How can I track planning applications near Yeovil Marsh?

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Yeovil Marsh, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Yeovil Marsh, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Yeovil Marsh are administered by Bath And North East Somerset Council. View the full Bath And North East Somerset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Yeovil Marsh

Yeovil is a vibrant town and civil parish located in Somerset, England, near the southern border with Dorset. Situated 126 miles west of London and 42 miles south of Bristol, it serves as a key hub in the region, with a population of 50,176 recorded in the 2021 census. The area encompasses surrounding parishes, including West Coker, Brympton, and Yeovil Without, making it an important consideration for planning applications and developments within the local jurisdiction.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £247,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
LSOA: South Somerset 014E

Crime Statistics

34 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 21
public-order: 4
drugs: 3
robbery: 3
anti-social-behaviour: 1
burglary: 1
shoplifting: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Yeovil Marsh.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Yeovil Marsh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Yeovil Marsh in Somerset

Property prices in Yeovil Marsh show an average sale price of £247,510, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Yeovil Marsh area recorded 34 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Yeovil Marsh includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Yeovil Marsh

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Yeovil Marsh. The average decision time was 40 days.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Yeovil Marsh were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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