Bleadney, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bleadney, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Bleadney
Wookey is a picturesque village and civil parish located just 2 miles west of Wells, Somerset, along the River Axe. The parish encompasses the village of Henton and the hamlets of Yarley and Bleadney, where the River Axe runs through. Historically, Bleadney featured a port in the 8th century, facilitating the transport of goods close to Wells. The area is often mistaken for the nearby Wookey Hole, renowned for its famous caves, making it a notable point of interest for planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £389,669 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Mendip 008E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bleadney.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bleadney.
- 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 Bleadney based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Bleadney.
- - Riverdene Wells Road Bleadney Wells Somerset BA5 1PF
Erection of a single storey outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - The Leaze Leaze Drove Bleadney Wells Somerset BA5 1PQ
Construction of a new single storey front extension and two storey extension to south west elevation of the host property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-03-21
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A brief summary of Bleadney in Somerset
Wookey is a picturesque village and civil parish located just 2 miles west of Wells, Somerset, along the River Axe. The parish encompasses the village of Henton and the hamlets of Yarley and Bleadney, where the River Axe runs through. Historically, Bleadney featured a port in the 8th century, facilitating the transport of goods close to Wells. The area is often mistaken for the nearby Wookey Hole, renowned for its famous caves, making it a notable point of interest for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Bleadney show an average sale price of £389,669, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bleadney a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bleadney 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 Bleadney
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Bleadney. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 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 Bleadney.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bleadney were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Panborough planning applications
- Henton planning applications
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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.