Flax Bourton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Flax Bourton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Flax Bourton 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 Flax Bourton
Flax Bourton is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, with a population of 715. Located within the North Somerset unitary authority, it lies on the A370 road, approximately 5 miles southwest of Bristol city centre, making it a key area for planning applications due to its proximity to urban amenities and transport links.
Population: 745 (2021)
District: North Somerset
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Somerset
- LSOA: North Somerset 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Flax Bourton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Flax Bourton.
- 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 Flax Bourton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
173 planning applications found near Flax Bourton.
- 26/P/1132/LDP - 29 Parsons Mead Flax Bourton BS48 1UH
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed erection of a single storey detached garden room with a flat roof.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-05-28 - - 2 The Grange Flax Bourton BS48 3QH
Trees identified with individual numbers attached to each tree. A full description of the work required either to Fell or provide maintenance by reducing limbs etc. In many cases individual trees cann
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Barn To Rear Of Eastfield Main Road Flax Bourton
Prior Notification for the change of use of an agricultural building to a flexible commercial use (commercial storage)
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Grange Farmhouse Main Road Flax Bourton Bristol BS48 3QJ
Request to discharge conditions 3 (Construction management statement), 4 (CEMP) and 7 (LEMP) from application 25/P/1534/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - The Retreat Main Road Flax Bourton BS48 3QJ
Section 73 Application to Vary Condition 2 attached to Planning Permission Ref: 21/P/1631/FUL (Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings, erection of 1no. two storey dwelling, detached garage a
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Grange Farmhouse Main Road Flax Bourton BS48 3QJ
Replacement of existing dwelling, provision of extension and conversion of outbuilding into habitable accommodation together with associated external works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - The Rectory Main Road Flax Bourton BS48 3QJ
Proposed conversion of existing detached garage to livable space and erection of a link extension between the outbuilding and dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-04-03
View full details - - Doubledoor Cottage Main Road Flax Bourton BS48 3QJ
Proposed installation of Solar Panels to the East, South and West elevations of the existing detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - Orchard Dene Main Road Flax Bourton BS48 3QJ
Proposed erection of a 2 storey side extension with integrated garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-05-07
View full details - - Doubledoor Cottage Main Road Flax Bourton BS48 3QJ
Certificate of Lawfulness for the placement of solar panels on existing detached garage.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - 1 Parsons Mead Flax Bourton BS48 1UH
Proposed erection of a first floor side extension over existing attached double garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-02-13
View full details - - 3 Church Lane End Flax Bourton BS48 3QG
Non material amendment to application 22/P/1729/FUH (Single storey rear extension) to allow for an alteration from a mono pitch roof to a hipped roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - 15 Parsons Mead Flax Bourton BS48 1UH
Proposed erection of single-storey front porch extension together with a garage conversion, replacement of existing roof light and the addition of a new front high-level window and a new side first-fl
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-12-15
View full details - - The Rectory Main Road Flax Bourton North Somerset BS48 3QJ
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed erection of 2no. single storey side extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-07-11
View full details - - Bourton House Bourton Combe Flax Bourton BS48 3QL
Proposed replacement of 1 no. existing bedroom window with a new timber window with slim double glazed units.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-05-15
View full details - - The Old Stable Main Road Flax Bourton North Somerset BS48 3QQ
Listed building consent for the proposed erection of a Boundary wall around neighbouring property. Subsequent partial demolition of existing boundary wall and insertion of a gated entrance.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-02-13
View full details - - 2 The Grange Flax Bourton North Somerset BS48 3QH
591 - Maple reduce and spread of crown by approx 3 mtrs from brach end due to the stems getting to tall and thin fighting for light from adj conifers. 592 - Maple reduce height and spread of crown by
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-01-31
View full details - - The Old Stable Main Road Flax Bourton BS48 3QQ
Proposed erection of a Boundary wall around neighbouring property. Subsequent demolition of part boundary wall and insertion of a gated entrance.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2022-10-03
View full details - - 2 The Grange Flax Bourton North Somerset BS48 3QH
591 = Silver Maple - fell. 592 Silver Maple - Fell
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2022-09-21
View full details - - Wayside Main Road Flax Bourton North Somerset BS48 3QQ
Erection of single-storey side extension to form an oak-framed garden room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2022-08-26
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A brief summary of Flax Bourton in Somerset
Flax Bourton is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, with a population of 715. Located within the North Somerset unitary authority, it lies on the A370 road, approximately 5 miles southwest of Bristol city centre, making it a key area for planning applications due to its proximity to urban amenities and transport links. The settlement has a population of approximately 745 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Somerset district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Flax Bourton a particularly low-crime area.
Flax Bourton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Backwell Church Town, Backwell Farleigh. 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 Flax Bourton includes 5 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 Flax Bourton
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Flax Bourton. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Flax Bourton.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Flax Bourton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Flax Bourton were tree works (9), full planning applications (8), outline applications (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
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