How long do planning decisions take near Yeovilton?

The average planning decision time near Yeovilton is 42 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 Yeovilton?

The planning approval rate near Yeovilton is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Yeovilton?

The most common type of planning application near Yeovilton is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Yeovilton?

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Yeovilton, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Yeovilton, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Yeovilton

Yeovilton is a village located in Somerset, England, just 1 mile east of Ilchester and 5 miles north of Yeovil. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 1,226, which was estimated to have grown to 1,418 by 2019. This growth and its proximity to larger towns may influence planning applications and developments in the area.

Population: 1,226 (2011)

District: South Somerset

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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: Glastonbury and Somerton
LSOA: South Somerset 017G

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

criminal-damage-arson: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Yeovilton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Yeovilton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Yeovilton.

- Land Adjacent Tremayne Limington Road Limington Yeovil Somerset BA22 8EQ
Reserved Matters application for the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale, including the discharge of conditions 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 14, 15, 16, and 18, following planning application 25/00425/OU
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-02-18
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A brief summary of Yeovilton in Somerset

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

Neighbourhood safety in Yeovilton is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Yeovilton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Limington. 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.

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Planning Activity in Yeovilton

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Yeovilton. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Yeovilton.

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Yeovilton were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

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