How long do planning decisions take near Bourton?

The average planning decision time near Bourton is 44 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 Bourton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Bourton?

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

How can I track planning applications near Bourton?

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Bourton, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bourton, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bourton 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 Bourton

Wick St. Lawrence is a civil parish and village in Somerset, England, governed by the North Somerset unitary authority. The parish, which encompasses Bourton, Icelton, and Ebdon, had a population of 1,331 according to the 2011 census, making it a small but vibrant community for those researching planning applications in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: North Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Weston-super-Mare
LSOA: North Somerset 015C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bourton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bourton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Bourton.

26/P/1226/S73 - 2 Mendip View Hodders Lane Wick St Lawrence Weston-super-Mare BS22 7YG
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (Plans) attached to permission 25/P/1480/FUH (Proposed erection of a first floor extension above the existing single storey side extension and erection of a
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-06-11
26/P/1044/AOC - Willow Farm Ebdon Lane Weston-super-Mare BS22 7YA
Request to Discharge condition 3 (External Wall and Roofing), 7 (Hard Landscaping), 13 (Cycle Parking), 21 (Renewable Technologies) on application 23/P/2461/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-05-18
- Willow Farm Ebdon Lane Weston-super-Mare BS22 7YA
Request to discharge condition 20 (Archaeology) from application 23/P/2461/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-04
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- 2 Mendip View Hodders Lane Wick St Lawrence Weston-super-Mare BS22 7YG
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (plans) attached to planning permission 25/P/1480/FUH (Proposed erection of a first floor extension above the existing single storey side extension and erect
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-11-28
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- 2 Mendip View Hodders Lane Wick St Lawrence Weston-super-Mare BS22 7YG
Proposed erection of a first floor extension above the existing single storey side extension and erection of a two storey side extension. New single storey rear extension together with first floor sid
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-07-21
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A brief summary of Bourton in Somerset

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bourton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bourton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Severn Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Severn Estuary; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Severn Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Severn Estuary. 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 Bourton

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Bourton. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Bourton.

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bourton were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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