How long do planning decisions take near East Hewish?

The average planning decision time near East Hewish 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 East Hewish?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near East Hewish?

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

How can I track planning applications near East Hewish?

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East Hewish, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near East Hewish, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in East Hewish 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 Hewish

Puxton is a quaint village and civil parish located 5 miles northwest of Axbridge, within the North Somerset unitary authority in Somerset, England. Its rural setting and proximity to Axbridge make it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications, catering to both residential developments and local amenities.

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Area Information

Admin district: North Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Weston-super-Mare
LSOA: North Somerset 023H

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near East Hewish.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hewish based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near East Hewish.

- St Annes Lodge Bristol Road Hewish North Somerset BS24 6RT
G1 - Lime trees - Pollard to previous points.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-09-15
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A brief summary of East Hewish in Somerset

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around East Hewish includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Puxton Moor SSSI. 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 East Hewish

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near East Hewish. 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 East Hewish 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 East Hewish were outline applications (2), other applications (1).

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