How long do planning decisions take near Hele?

The average planning decision time near Hele is 102 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 Hele?

The most common type of planning application near Hele is listed building consent applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hele?

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Hele, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hele, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hele 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 Hele

Hele is a village within the civil parish of Bradford-on-Tone, located in Wellington, Somerset, approximately 4 miles southwest of Taunton along the River Tone. The parish, which also encompasses Tone Green, has a population of 622, making it a small yet vibrant community relevant for local planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 004A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hele.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hele based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Hele in Somerset

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

Hele has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bradford-on-Tone. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.

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Planning Activity in Hele

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Hele. The average decision time was 102 days.

With an average of 102 days, decisions near Hele take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Hele were listed building and heritage (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

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