How long do planning decisions take near Butcombe?

The average planning decision time near Butcombe is 128 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 Butcombe?

The planning approval rate near Butcombe is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Butcombe?

The most common type of planning application near Butcombe is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Butcombe?

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Butcombe, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Butcombe, Somerset.

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About Butcombe

Butcombe, a quaint village and civil parish in North Somerset, England, lies just north of Blagdon Lake and has a population of 218. Predominantly composed of family-owned farmland, the village has limited amenities, featuring only a telephone kiosk and a letter box. This rural setting may present unique planning considerations for any proposed developments or applications in the area.

Population: 246 (2021)

District: North Somerset

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Area Information

Admin district: North Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: North Somerset
LSOA: North Somerset 013D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Butcombe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Butcombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Butcombe.

- Land Off Upper Green Lane Butcombe BS40 7US
Section 73 application remove condition 10 (used for agricultural and equine purposes only and for no other purposes) attached to planning permission 16/P/2832/F (erection of a stable block and change
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-06
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- Yew Tree Cottage The Batch Butcombe BS40 7UX
Proposed erection of a single-storey structure to including a car port, home office and workshop for use ancillary to the dwelling alongside the formation of hardstanding for off-road parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-03
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- 3 Council Houses Upper Green Lane Butcombe BS40 7UT
Proposed erection of a two-storey rear extension, side access stairway and formation of level off-road parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-02
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A brief summary of Butcombe in Somerset

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Butcombe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blagdon Lake SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills. 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 Butcombe

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Butcombe. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 128 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 Butcombe.

With an average of 128 days, decisions near Butcombe take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Butcombe were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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