Barton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £515,848 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: North Somerset 024B
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- public-order: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barton.
- 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 Barton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Barton.
- - Lime Trees Barton Road Winscombe BS25 1DX
Non-Material Amendment to application 25/P/1162/FUH (Proposed erection of wooden storage shed with attached canopy, alongside the siting of a chicken coop.) to allow for the replacement of approved fl
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Westend Cottage Barton Road Winscombe BS25 1DX
Notification of National Grid Electricity Distribution intension to upgrade the pole mounted transformer on pole no. 18SE4, including the like for like replacement of the H pole and related stays.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Land To The West Of Barton And Situated On The Southern Side Of Barton Road Winscombe BS25 1DU
Change of use of land for the storage of agricultural contracting machinery and vehicles and the construction of hardstanding (part retrospective) and the proposed erection of an extension to existing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-07-14
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A brief summary of Barton in Somerset
Barton is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
Property prices in Barton show an average sale price of £515,848, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Barton is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Barton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Max Bog SSSI, Crook Peak to Shute Shelve Hill SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Mendip Limestone Grasslands. 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, Barton 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 Barton
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Barton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Barton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Barton were full planning applications (2), amendments (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.