How long do planning decisions take near Hobbs Wall?

The average planning decision time near Hobbs Wall is 89 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 Hobbs Wall?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Hobbs Wall?

The most common type of planning application near Hobbs Wall is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hobbs Wall?

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Hobbs Wall, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hobbs Wall, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £488,970 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Bath
LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hobbs Wall.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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...)
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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Hobbs Wall based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Hobbs Wall.

- 3 Manor Gardens, Farmborough, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0AS
Erection of a single-storey rear extension (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-04-25
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- The Cowbyre, Holly Farm, The Green, Farmborough, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0AY
Variation of condition 2 (Plans List) of application 22/00571/LBA (Internal and external alterations for the conversion of Cow Byre and associated Barn structure to a residential dwelling and erection
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-09-05
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A brief summary of Hobbs Wall in Somerset

Hobbs Wall is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Hobbs Wall show an average sale price of £488,970, 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 Hobbs Wall a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hobbs Wall includes 2 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 Hobbs Wall

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Hobbs Wall. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 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 Hobbs Wall.

The average decision period of 89 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Hobbs Wall were outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (2).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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