How long do planning decisions take near Gold's Cross?

The average planning decision time near Gold's Cross is 38 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 Gold's Cross?

The planning approval rate near Gold's Cross is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Gold's Cross?

The most common type of planning application near Gold's Cross is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Gold's Cross?

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Gold's Cross, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gold's Cross, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Gold's Cross 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.

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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 020B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gold's Cross.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gold's Cross.

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 Gold's Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Gold's Cross in Somerset

Gold's Cross is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Gold's Cross a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Gold's Cross includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Burledge Sidelands and Meadows SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills. 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 Gold's Cross

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Gold's Cross. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Gold's Cross may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Gold's Cross were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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