Farrington Gurney, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Farrington Gurney, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Farrington Gurney
Farrington Gurney is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Bath and North East Somerset, England, nestled at the foot of the Mendip Hills. Strategically positioned at the junction of the A37 and A362, it lies approximately 2 miles northwest of Midsomer Norton, with a population of 906 as recorded in the 2021 census. This charming locality may be of interest to those researching planning applications in a tranquil rural setting.
Population: 907 (2021)
District: Bath and North East Somerset
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Somerset and Hanham
- LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 023D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Farrington Gurney.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Farrington Gurney.
- 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 Farrington Gurney based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Farrington Gurney.
- - Home Farm , Main Street, Farrington Gurney, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 6UB
Change of use of land to create outdoor leisure area with associated development (Retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 21 Sunnyside , Main Street, Farrington Gurney, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 6UN
Removal of existing metal storage container and erection of domestic garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Tokaido , Main Street, Farrington Gurney, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 6UG
Erection of single storey rear extension and internal alterations (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Home Farm , Main Street, Farrington Gurney, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 6UB
Discharge of conditions 3 (Parking (Pre-occupation)), 4 (Bicycle Storage (Pre-occupation)),7 (Construction Environmental Management Plan: Ecology (CEMP: Ecology) (Precommencement)), 8 (External Lighti
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-07-30
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A brief summary of Farrington Gurney in Somerset
Farrington Gurney is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Bath and North East Somerset, England, nestled at the foot of the Mendip Hills. Strategically positioned at the junction of the A37 and A362, it lies approximately 2 miles northwest of Midsomer Norton, with a population of 906 as recorded in the 2021 census. This charming locality may be of interest to those researching planning applications in a tranquil rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 907 (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 Farrington Gurney a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Farrington Gurney includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Farrington Gurney
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Farrington Gurney. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Farrington Gurney may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 74 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 Farrington Gurney were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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