How long do planning decisions take near Hill Corner?

The average planning decision time near Hill Corner is 81 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 Hill Corner?

The planning approval rate near Hill Corner is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hill Corner?

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

How can I track planning applications near Hill Corner?

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Hill Corner, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hill Corner, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hill Corner 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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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £395,073 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
LSOA: Mendip 001D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hill Corner.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hill Corner based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Hill Corner.

- Adams Hill Farm Lodge Hill Chapmanslade Westbury BA13 4AR
Change of use of agricultural barns to farm shop/cafe with a single storey extension and outside seating area; formation of new access and parking.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Hill Corner in Somerset

Hill Corner is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Hill Corner show an average sale price of £395,073, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hill Corner includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hill Corner planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in Hill Corner

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Hill Corner. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 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 Hill Corner.

The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Hill Corner were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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