How long do planning decisions take near Elborough?

The average planning decision time near Elborough is 59 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 Elborough?

The planning approval rate near Elborough is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Elborough?

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

How can I track planning applications near Elborough?

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Elborough, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Elborough, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Elborough 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 Elborough

Hutton is a village and civil parish situated in Somerset, England, with a population of 2,582. Nestled on the western edge of the Mendip Hills and near Weston-super-Mare, it falls under the unitary authority of North Somerset, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to residential and commercial development.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £285,604 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
LSOA: Sedgemoor 002H

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Elborough.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Elborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Elborough.

26/P/1062/TPO - 4 Hector Close Locking Weston-super-Mare BS24 7GX
T1 - Willow - Re-pollard to previous pollard points
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-05-28
- 4 Hector Close Locking Weston-super-Mare BS24 7GX
T1- Willow - Fell. Due to being within 6m of the property, and a species that can attain 25m in height, it is considered highly unsuitable for a small residential back garden and so to avoid future st
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-12
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- 11 Shadow Walk Elborough Weston-super-Mare BS24 8PH
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension to the existing dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-02
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- 8 Parkes Avenue Locking Weston-super-Mare BS24 7GW
T1 - Ash tree - Crown reduction of 4m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-10-10
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- 86 Cedern Avenue Elborough Weston-super-Mare BS24 8PD
Proposed erection of a single storey rear extension with a tiled pitched roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-04-16
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A brief summary of Elborough in Somerset

Property prices in Elborough show an average sale price of £285,604, 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 Elborough a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Elborough includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Banwell Caves SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Somerset & Mendip Bats. 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 Elborough

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Elborough. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Elborough.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Elborough slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Elborough were outline applications (2), tree works (2), full planning applications (1).

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