East Harptree, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Harptree, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in East Harptree 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 East Harptree
East Harptree is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles north of Wells and 15 miles south of Bristol. Nestled on the northern slope of the Mendip Hills, it offers picturesque views of the Chew Valley and has a population of 644. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Coley, making it a charming area for potential planning applications.
Population: 668 (2021)
District: Bath and North East Somerset
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Somerset
- LSOA: North Somerset 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Harptree.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Harptree.
- 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 East Harptree based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near East Harptree.
- 26/01666/TCA - Hillsborough House , Church Lane, East Harptree, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6BE
5x Apple - prune back by approximately 0.5 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-30 - - 1 Water Street Close, East Harptree, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6DW
Erection of single storey side extension with associated landscaping arrangements.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - 26/01624/FUL - 1 Water Street Close, East Harptree, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6DW
Erection of single storey side extension with associated landscaping arrangements.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-28 - - The Cottage , Middle Street, East Harptree, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6AZ
Removal of condition 2 (Bat Mitigation Scheme & EPS Licence) of application 24/04049/FUL (Erection of ancillary accommodation following demolition of existing garage.)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Harptree Court , Whitecross Road, East Harptree, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6AA
Internal and external works to 5no curtilage listed buildings within the stable yard required to facilitate their repair, conversion and continued long-term use
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - The Old Rectory , Church Lane, East Harptree, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6BD
Internal and external alterations to an existing barn to facilitate continued use as a home-office ancillary to the main dwelling (The Old Rectory). Installation of a roof light to south west elevatio
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - The Old Rectory , Church Lane, East Harptree, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6BD
Internal and external alterations to an existing barn to facilitate continued use as a home-office ancillary to the main dwelling (The Old Rectory). Installation of a roof light to south west elevatio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - Meadow View , Middle Street, East Harptree, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6BB
Approval of reserved matters (details of layout, appearance, scale, access and landscaping) with regard to outline application 23/02539/OUT (Erection of a detached property with associated parking, to
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Walnut Tree Cottage , Middle Street, East Harptree, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6AZ
Continued use of annex ancillary to the main house as guest accomodation. (Certificate of Lawfulness for an Existing Use)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Church Farm , Church Lane, East Harptree, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6BD
Weeping Silver Pear T1 (2m) - fell.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - The Wildland , Church Lane, East Harptree, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6BD
Erection of 3no dwellinghouses following demolition of 1no 4 bed dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - The Lodge, Copse End, Coombe Lane, East Harptree, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6BG
Variation of conditions 3 (Tree Protection) and 4 (Construction Management Plan) of Application 20/01048/FUL (Erection of single storey extension to the side elevation)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of East Harptree in Somerset
East Harptree is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles north of Wells and 15 miles south of Bristol. Nestled on the northern slope of the Mendip Hills, it offers picturesque views of the Chew Valley and has a population of 644. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Coley, making it a charming area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 668 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bath and North East Somerset district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes East Harptree a particularly low-crime area.
East Harptree has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: West Harptree, East Harptree. 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 East Harptree includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Harptree Combe SSSI, Wurt Pit and Devil's Punchbowl SSSI; 6 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, East Harptree 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 East Harptree
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near East Harptree. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near East Harptree.
The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near East Harptree were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (4), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
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