How long do planning decisions take near Clutton Hill?

The average planning decision time near Clutton Hill is 37 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 Clutton Hill?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Clutton Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Clutton Hill is tree works applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Clutton Hill?

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Clutton Hill, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Clutton Hill, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Clutton Hill 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 Clutton Hill

Clutton is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the eastern edge of the Chew Valley in Bath and North East Somerset, England. Situated near the Cam Brook river, it lies conveniently between the A37 and A39 roads, just 9 miles from both Bristol and Bath, and 11 miles from Wells. The parish, which includes the hamlets of Clutton Hill and Northend, had a population of 1,602 as of the 2011 census, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications in a growing community close to key transport links.

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Area Information

Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: North East Somerset and Hanham
LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 023D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Clutton Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Clutton Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Clutton Hill.

26/02391/FUL - Batch Farm , Clutton Hill, Clutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 5PJ
Erection of detached building containing 2no. industrial units.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-01
26/02208/PIP - Parcel 0067, Cuckoo Lane, Clutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset
Permission in Principle for the conversion of existing barn into a detached dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Permission in Principle | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-30
26/02074/CLEU - The Annexe, Batch Farm, Clutton Hill, Clutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset
Use of annexe attached to Batch Farm as a separate dwelling (Certificate of Lawful Existing Use) Resubmission of 24/04359/CLEU
Status: Undecided | Type: Cert of Lawfulness (Existing) 191 | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-27
- The Annexe, Batch Farm, Clutton Hill, Clutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset,
Use of annexe attached to Batch Farm as a separate dwelling (Certificate of Lawful Existing Use) Resubmission of 24/04359/CLEU
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-05-27
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- The Annexe, Batch Farm, Clutton Hill, Clutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset,
Non Material Amendment to application 24/04359/CLEU (Use of annexe attached to Batch Farm as a separate dwelling (Certificate of Lawful Existing Use)).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-20
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- Somersby Orchard, The Gug, High Littleton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 6YQ
Discharge of Condition 2 attached to application 16/00898/FUL (Erection of a new dwelling following demolition of an existing dwelling within residential curtilage)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2016-07-28
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- Land Adj Somersby Orchard, The Gug, High Littleton, Bristol,
Erection of a 4 bay open fronted farm machinery, equipment and implements store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2015-03-27
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- Somersby Orchard, The Gug, High Littleton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 6YQ
Erection of open fronted agricultural store
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2015-02-19
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- Somersby Orchard, The Gug, High Littleton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 6YQ
Removal of condition 2 of application WC 5965/D (Erection of an agricultural dwelling and new farm buildings at plot No. 9113, land in Cukoo Lane, High Littleton, Nr. Bristol) in relation to agricultu
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2011-06-27
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- Somersby Orchard, The Gug, High Littleton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 6YQ
Removal of condition 2 of application WC 5965/D (Erection of an agricultural dwelling and new farm buildings at plot No. 9113, land in Cukoo Lane, High Littleton, Nr. Bristol) in relation to agricultu
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2010-08-05
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A brief summary of Clutton Hill in Somerset

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Clutton Hill includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Clutton Hill

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Clutton Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.

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

The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Clutton Hill were tree works (3), amendments (3), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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