How long do planning decisions take near Hale Coombe?

The average planning decision time near Hale Coombe is 58 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 Hale Coombe?

The planning approval rate near Hale Coombe is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hale Coombe?

The most common type of planning application near Hale Coombe is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hale Coombe?

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Hale Coombe, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hale Coombe, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £500,698 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
LSOA: North Somerset 024E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hale Coombe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hale Coombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Hale Coombe.

- Upper Hale Farm Bridgwater Road Winscombe BS25 1NN
Certification of Lawful Development to confirm that condition 1 of application 2857/82 (commencement of works) has been satisfied and that the continuation/completion of the proposal is lawful.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-02-03
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- Mufflands Yadley Lane Winscombe North Somerset BS25 1AX
Discharge of Condition 3 (External Lighting) on application 23/P/2734/FUH
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-09-06
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A brief summary of Hale Coombe in Somerset

Hale Coombe is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Hale Coombe show an average sale price of £500,698, 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 Hale Coombe a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hale Coombe includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Axbridge Hill and Fry's Hill SSSI, Crook Peak to Shute Shelve Hill SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Mendip Limestone Grasslands. 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 Hale Coombe

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Hale Coombe. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Hale Coombe maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Hale Coombe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hale Coombe were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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