Failand, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Failand, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Failand 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 Failand
Failand is a village located in Somerset, England, within the civil parish of Wraxall and Failand. It falls under the jurisdiction of the North Somerset unitary authority, making it an important area for planning applications and local developments.
District: Wraxall and Failand
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bristol, City of
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol Central
- LSOA: Bristol 060A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Failand.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Failand.
- 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 Failand based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
257 planning applications found near Failand.
- - Gallop View Stables Horse Race Lane Failand
Certificate of lawfulness for building operations comprising of the erection of 3no. buildings. Please refer to the application supporting statement and submitted evidence for more information
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - 26/P/1375/LDE - Gallop View Stables Horse Race Lane Failand
Certificate of lawfulness for building operations comprising of the erection of 3no. buildings. Please refer to the application supporting statement and submitted evidence for more information
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-07-01 - - Ashton Hill House Weston Road Failand BS8 3US
Proposed formation of a secondary vehicular access and (retrospective) non-material amendment to ref. 21/P/0998/FUH to allow for change in the access design along Weston Road as constructed on site.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Morphany Hill Drive Failand BS8 3UX
Proposed erection of a dormer to the side elevation to create an additional bedroom.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 15 Hill Drive Failand BS8 3UX
Proposed demolition of existing side extension and conservatory. Construction of new side and rear extensions alongside thermal upgrade with exterior finish changes throughout.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 1 Wraxall Piece Green Lane Failand BS8 3TW
T1 Maple to reduce by 20-30% with around a 0.5-2m removed from the top (by customer request). T2 Ash, To be removed due to class 3 die back.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Land East Of Failand Weston Road Failand BS8 3US
Outline planning permission for residential development for up to 330 dwellings including 300 sq.m of Class E floorspace, land reserved for educational use, a mobility hub, car park, public open space
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Cherry Trees Green Lane Failand BS8 3TW
Permission in principle for the construction of up to 2no. dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 3 Manor Way Failand BS8 3UY
Oak (T1) Crown reduce by 2m all round to ensure sufficient clearance from the adjacent properties.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Robins High Performance Centre Clevedon Road Failand Long Ashton BS8 3TN
Installation 2no. 15m high CCTV camera poles on the north and south boundaries of the main pitch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - Robins High Performance Centre Clevedon Road Failand BS8 3TN
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed erection of a 2m high boundary fence.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - 23 Weston Road Failand BS8 3UR
Section 73 application for the variation of condition 2 (approved plans and documents) of permission 21/P/3294/FUH (Expansion of first floor area by replacement/addition of dormers to the front and re
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - 49 Weston Road Failand BS8 3UR
Demolition of the existing single storey residential (C3) dwelling and proposed erection of a new replacement two-storey detached residential dwelling and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - Land At Ashton Hill Farm Weston Road Failand BS8 3US
Screening Opinion request to determine as to whether proposed development is EIA development. Works proposed: residential development for up to 350 dwellings including 200 sq. m of Class E floorspace,
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - 22 Hill Drive Failand BS8 3UX
Proposed removal of existing rear conservatory, front car port and replacement of existing side porch extension with new. Expansion of existing garage through infill side and rear extensions alongside
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-04-24
View full details - - 39 Weston Road Failand BS8 3UR
Proposed erection of a single storey extension with ramped access to the South-West elevation, expansion of existing loft conversion and creation of a flat-roof rear dormer. Replacement of 1no. existi
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-12-18
View full details - - 49 Weston Road Failand BS8 3UR
Proposed demolition of existing detached garage and Northern extension. Redesign and renovation of existing dwelling including; creation of a first floor above existing footprint, erection of 2 storey
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 18 Belmont Drive Failand BS8 3UU
Large Oak. A full crown reduction of up to 3m a crown raise to 4m is also requested.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 27 Clevedon Road Failand North Somerset BS8 3UG
Discharge of Conditions 8 (Renewable Energy) and 11 (Code Level 4) on application 21/P/3360/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-01-22
View full details - - 18 Belmont Drive Failand North Somerset BS8 3UU
The oak tree has some dead and damaged limbs. I have consulted a tree surgeon who has advised these be removed
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-11-14
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A brief summary of Failand in Somerset
Failand is a village located in Somerset, England, within the civil parish of Wraxall and Failand. It falls under the jurisdiction of the North Somerset unitary authority, making it an important area for planning applications and local developments. It sits within the Wraxall and Failand district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Failand a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Failand includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Failand 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 Failand
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Failand. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Failand maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Failand were full planning applications (23), tree works (9), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 7 medium-scale applications, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 11 applications
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