How long do planning decisions take near Haydon (BA5)?

The average planning decision time near Haydon (BA5) is 45 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 Haydon (BA5)?

The planning approval rate near Haydon (BA5) is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Haydon (BA5)?

The most common type of planning application near Haydon (BA5) is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Haydon (BA5)?

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Haydon (BA5), Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Haydon (BA5), Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Haydon (BA5) 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 Haydon (BA5)

Haydon is a quaint village located in Somerset, England, positioned conveniently between Radstock and Kilmersdon. Situated just 1 mile (1.6 km) south-west of Radstock and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north-east of Kilmersdon, Haydon offers a serene setting for potential development and planning opportunities.

District: Radstock

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Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
LSOA: Mendip 013B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Haydon (BA5).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Haydon (BA5).

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 Haydon (BA5) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Haydon (BA5).

- Land At 358247 148666 Haydon Drove Haydon Wells Somerset
Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval 2025/1232/OUT for erection of an agricultural worker dwelling (Self-Build). Matters of appearance/landscaping/layout/scale to be
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-12-16
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A brief summary of Haydon (BA5) in Somerset

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Haydon (BA5) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Haydon (BA5) includes 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 Haydon (BA5)

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Haydon (BA5). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Haydon (BA5) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Haydon (BA5) were outline applications (1).

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