Hinton Blewett, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hinton Blewett, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Hinton Blewett
Hinton Blewett is a picturesque village and civil parish in Somerset, located 5 miles north of Wells and 15 miles south of Bristol. Nestled on the northern slope of the Mendip Hills within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it sits in the scenic Chew Valley near the source of the River Chew, boasting a population of 308. This charming locale may be of interest to those researching planning applications in a tranquil, rural setting.
Population: 284 (2021)
District: Bath and North East Somerset
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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 023B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hinton Blewett.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hinton Blewett.
- 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 Hinton Blewett based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Hinton Blewett.
- 26/01696/COND - Elm Grove Farm, Lower Road, Hinton Blewett, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset
Discharge of conditions 4 (Hard and soft landscaping (bespoke-trigger)), 5 (Materials (bespoke-trigger)), 9 (Rainwater harvesting (pre-occupation)) and 16 (External and internal lighting (bespoke-trig
Status: Undecided | Type: Discharge of Condition | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-01 - - Greenway House, Litton Lane, Hinton Blewett, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 5AY
Variation of condition 8 (Agricultural workers) of application 19/00858/FUL (Conversion of agricultural barn to rural workers' dwelling).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-02-10
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A brief summary of Hinton Blewett in Somerset
Hinton Blewett is a picturesque village and civil parish in Somerset, located 5 miles north of Wells and 15 miles south of Bristol. Nestled on the northern slope of the Mendip Hills within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it sits in the scenic Chew Valley near the source of the River Chew, boasting a population of 308. This charming locale may be of interest to those researching planning applications in a tranquil, rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 284 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bath and North East Somerset district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hinton Blewett a particularly low-crime area.
Hinton Blewett has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hinton Blewett. 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 Hinton Blewett includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Burledge Sidelands and Meadows SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills. 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 Hinton Blewett
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Hinton Blewett.
The most common application types near Hinton Blewett were discharge of conditions (1).
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