How long do planning decisions take near Hale?

The average planning decision time near Hale is 60 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hale?

The most common type of planning application near Hale is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hale?

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Hale, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hale, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hale 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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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £286,289 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
LSOA: South Somerset 005D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hale.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Hale.

- Land Adjacent To Thornvale Babwell Road Cucklington Wincanton Somerset BA9 9PU
The erection of a detached dwelling, garage and outbuilding, alterations to existing access and other ancillary works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-04-14
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- Land Adjacent To Thornvale Babwell Road Cucklington Wincanton Somerset BA9 9QN
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use or development - Works undertaken to dig a trench to contain the foundations of a new dwelling which constitutes the valid commencement and implementation in
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-06-10
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A brief summary of Hale in Somerset

Hale is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Hale show an average sale price of £286,289, 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 a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hale includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Hale 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 Hale

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Hale. The average decision time was 60 days.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Hale slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hale were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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