How long do planning decisions take near Hicks Gate?

The average planning decision time near Hicks Gate is 11 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 Hicks Gate?

The planning approval rate near Hicks Gate is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hicks Gate?

The most common type of planning application near Hicks Gate is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hicks Gate?

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Hicks Gate, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hicks Gate, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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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 002B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hicks Gate.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hicks Gate based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Hicks Gate.

- Parcel 8600, Bath Road, Brislington, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset,
Request for scoping opinion for residential scheme of up to 550 dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-01-13
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- Oakleigh Bath Road Brislington Bristol BS31 2AE
T18A - Irish Yew - Clear from transformer by 2m. T19 - Evergreen Oak - Crown reshape to previous pruning point of 0.75m branch length. G24 - Leylandii - Cut top and sides to previous points. G29 - Yew
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2024-09-13
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A brief summary of Hicks Gate in Somerset

Hicks Gate is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

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

Hicks Gate has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hanham Abbots, Avon Valley, Brislington. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hicks Gate includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bickley Wood SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Hicks Gate

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Hicks Gate. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 11 days.

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

The average decision time of 11 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hicks Gate were outline applications (3), tree works (3), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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