How long do planning decisions take near Highridge?

The average planning decision time near Highridge is 75 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 Highridge?

The planning approval rate near Highridge is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Highridge?

The most common type of planning application near Highridge is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Highridge?

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Highridge, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Highridge, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Highridge 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 Highridge

Highridge is a residential estate situated in the northern part of the Parklands area in Nairobi, Kenya. It falls under the Westlands division, making it an important locality for those interested in residential planning and development in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Bristol, City of
Parliamentary constituency: Bristol South
LSOA: Bristol 051A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Highridge.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Highridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Highridge.

- Kings Court 75 Queens Road Bishopsworth Bristol BS13 8PG
T1 441 - Ash - Prune branches to clear above 2m from obstruction, remove limb resting on vehicle.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-05
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- Land South Of Hersey Gardens Bristol BS13 8RR
The development of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic array, with associated infrastructure, security fencing, CCTV, landscaping, and on-site biodiversity net gain. (Major Application)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-15
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- Four Acres Academy Four Acres Bristol BS13 8RB
Replacement of existing concrete cladding panels to ground and first floor levels with new insulated cladding system. Associated external doors and windows to be replaced alongside cladding with new a
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-06-12
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- Land To Rear Of 2 & 3 Broad Oak Road Bristol BS13 9DG
1 new dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-04-17
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A brief summary of Highridge in Somerset

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

Highridge has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bishopsworth and Malago. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Highridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Barns Batch Spinney SSSI. 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 Highridge

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Highridge. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Highridge.

The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Highridge were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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