How long do planning decisions take near Double Hill?

The average planning decision time near Double Hill 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 Double Hill?

The planning approval rate near Double Hill is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

The most common type of planning application near Double Hill is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Double Hill?

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Double Hill, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Double Hill, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Double 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.

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Area Information

Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 022F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Double Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Double 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 Double Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Double Hill.

26/02466/FUL - The Industrial Quarter , 16 Foxcote Avenue, Peasedown St John, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8SF
Change of use from storage and distribution purposes (Class B8) to a cheerleading, dance and gymnastics academy falling within Class E(d) (Indoor Sport, Recreation and Fitness)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-29
- The Industrial Quarter , 16 Foxcote Avenue, Peasedown St John, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8SF
Change of use from storage and distribution purposes (Class B8) to a cheerleading, dance and gymnastics academy falling within Class E(d) (Indoor Sport, Recreation and Fitness)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-29
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- 8 Eckweek Lane, Peasedown St John, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8PH
Erection of single-storey rear/side extension to provide an accessible ground-floor wet room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-05-29
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26/02077/FUL - 8 Eckweek Lane, Peasedown St John, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8PH
Erection of single-storey rear/side extension to provide an accessible ground-floor wet room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-29
- Lynwell , Eckweek Lane, Peasedown St John, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8PW
Installation of dormer to the rear roof slope of the existing building (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Use)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-05-21
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26/01622/FUL - 9 North Meadows, Peasedown St John, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8PS
Proposed front porch extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-28
- 12 Eckweek Lane, Peasedown St John, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8PW
Erection of front porch extension. and Widen existing driveway access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-11-17
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- 4 Heritage Close, Peasedown St John, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8TJ
Creation of driveway with 2m high access gates, pedestrian gate and fencing to front garden. (Certificate of Lawfulness for an Existing Use).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-05-21
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A brief summary of Double Hill in Somerset

Double Hill is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

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

Double Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Radstock. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Double 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Double Hill 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 Double Hill

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Double Hill. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Double Hill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

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 Double Hill were full planning applications (6), outline applications (4), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

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