How long do planning decisions take near Higher Holton?

The average planning decision time near Higher Holton is 49 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 Higher Holton?

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

How can I track planning applications near Higher Holton?

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Higher Holton, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Higher Holton, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Higher Holton 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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Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Higher Holton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Higher Holton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Higher Holton in Somerset

Higher Holton is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

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

Higher Holton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: North Cheriton, Holton. 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 Higher Holton includes 3 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 Higher Holton

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Higher Holton. The average decision time was 49 days.

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Higher Holton were full planning applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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