Corston, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Corston, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Corston
Corston is a quaint village and civil parish located near the River Avon, along the A39 road within the Bath and North East Somerset unitary authority in England. With a population of 494, this small community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting its charm and proximity to natural resources.
Population: 501 (2021)
District: Bath and North East Somerset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £488,970 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
- LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 022E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Corston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Corston.
- 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 Corston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Corston.
- - Rose Cottage , Wells Road, Corston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 9AY
Cherry tree - REMOVAL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Lower Farmhouse, Lower Farm Lane, Corston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 9AQ
Yew tree - reduce overall size of crown by one-third and lift crown to height of guttering on west side - to reduce the height of the trees crown to 8 metres above ground level and propose to raise th
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Hill House, The Barton, Corston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 9AN
Trees/shrubs overhanging driveway leading to Mayerling - Cut back/prune from driveway to allow lorry access - max height 3.75m and max width 2.55m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - Laburnum Cottage , The Barton, Corston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 9AL
T1 Magnolia and T2 Plum- Reduce by up to 2m. T3 Yew- Reduce by up to 1m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-10-30
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A brief summary of Corston in Somerset
Corston is a quaint village and civil parish located near the River Avon, along the A39 road within the Bath and North East Somerset unitary authority in England. With a population of 494, this small community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting its charm and proximity to natural resources. The settlement has a population of approximately 501 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bath and North East Somerset district.
Property prices in Corston show an average sale price of £488,970, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Corston a particularly low-crime area.
Corston has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kelston, Newton St Loe, Corston, Saltford. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Corston includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Corston planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Corston
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Corston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Corston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Corston were tree works (4), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Newton St Loe planning applications
- Clays End planning applications
- Kelston planning applications
- Saltford planning applications
- Wilmington planning applications
- Whiteway planning applications
- Upton Cheyney planning applications
- Swineford planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.