How long do planning decisions take near Clutton?

The average planning decision time near Clutton is 27 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?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Clutton?

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

How can I track planning applications near Clutton?

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Clutton, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Clutton, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Clutton

Clutton is a 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 east of the A37 road, providing convenient access to Bristol and Shepton Mallet, and is just 9 miles from both Bristol and Bath. The parish, which includes the hamlets of Clutton Hill and Northend, had a population of 1,602 as of the 2011 census, making it a small but vibrant community in the region.

Population: 1,768 (2021)

District: Bath and North East Somerset

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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 023B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Clutton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Clutton.

- Lower Clutton Hill Farm, Clutton Hill, Clutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 5PH
Erection of a new agricultural barn as well as the siting of a temporary rural workers dwelling, for the period of three years, in connection with the existing agricultural business and associated inf
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-12-12
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- Rose Lea , Broomhill Lane, Clutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 5SA
Discharge of conditions 2 and 3 of application 22/04873/VAR (Proposed erection of a replacement dwelling).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-12-27
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- Scout Hall , Station Road, Clutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 5PF
Variation of condition 1 (expiry of permission) of application 11/00431/VAR (Retention of scout hut).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Clutton in Somerset

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Clutton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Folly Farm SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Clutton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 days.

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

The average decision time of 27 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 were amendments (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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