How long do planning decisions take near Brockley?

The average planning decision time near Brockley is 45 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 Brockley?

The planning approval rate near Brockley is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Brockley?

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

How can I track planning applications near Brockley?

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Brockley, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Brockley, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Brockley 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 Brockley

Brockley is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, under the jurisdiction of North Somerset. Situated approximately 3 miles south of Nailsea, it also encompasses the nearby village of Chelvey. As of the 2011 census, Brockley had a population of 277, making it a small but vibrant community for planning and development considerations.

Population: 281 (2021)

District: North Somerset

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Area Information

Admin district: North Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
LSOA: North Somerset 012F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Brockley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Brockley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Brockley.

- 5 The Maples Cleeve
Non-material amendment to application 25/P/0625/FUL (Proposed change of use of existing office (Class E) to form 1no. 4-bed residential dwelling (Class C3). Works include the erection of detached gara
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-26
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- Cleeve Nursery 138 Main Road Cleeve BS49 4PW
Demolition of existing buildings on site and the erection of 9no. dwellings, relocation of access, provision of car parking, landscaping and associated infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-10-27
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- 185 Main Road Cleeve BS49 4PP
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed erection of a single storey extension to South West elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-09-01
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A brief summary of Brockley in Somerset

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Brockley includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brockley Hall Stables SSSI, King's Wood and Urchin Wood SSSI, Goblin Combe SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Somerset & Mendip Bats. 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 Brockley

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Brockley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Brockley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Brockley were amendments (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

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