How long do planning decisions take near Hollow Brook?

The average planning decision time near Hollow Brook is 63 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 Hollow Brook?

The planning approval rate near Hollow Brook is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hollow Brook?

The most common type of planning application near Hollow Brook is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hollow Brook?

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Hollow Brook, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hollow Brook, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hollow Brook 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 Hollow Brook

Hollow Brook is a stream located in Eyam, within the picturesque Derbyshire Peak District. It begins north of the village, nestled between Abney and Leam, and flows southward through Eyam, ultimately converging with the Dale Brook in Middleton Dale near Stoney Middleton. This scenic waterway may be of interest for planning applications related to environmental assessments and development projects in the area.

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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 023E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hollow Brook.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hollow Brook based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Hollow Brook.

26/01914/FUL - Bonhill House , Bonhill Lane, Bishop Sutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 5TU
Erection of two storey side extension with minor refurbishment to existing house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-18
- Bonhill House , Bonhill Lane, Bishop Sutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 5TU
Erection of two storey side extension with minor refurbishment to existing house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-05-18
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- Pumping Station, Ham Lane, Bishop Sutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset,
Discharge of condition 2 (Biodiversity Net Gain Plan (Pre-commencement)) of application 25/03884/FUL (Change the land use of the area surrounding Bishop Sutton SPS from agricultural to Wessex Water op
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-09
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- Pumping Station, Ham Lane, Bishop Sutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset,
Discharge of condition 3 (Arb Method Statement (pre-commencement)) of application 25/03884/FUL (Change the land use of the area surrounding Bishop Sutton SPS from agricultural to Wessex Water operatio
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-08
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- Pumping Station, Ham Lane, Bishop Sutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset,
Discharge of condition 5 (Desk Study and Site Walkover (pre-commencement)) of application 25/03884/FUL (Change the land use of the area surrounding Bishop Sutton SPS from agricultural to Wessex Water
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-08
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- Pumping Station, Ham Lane, Bishop Sutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset,
Removal of 2no sections of hedgerow each approximately 1m in length.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-04
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A brief summary of Hollow Brook in Somerset

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hollow Brook includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chew Valley Lake SSSI, Burledge Sidelands and Meadows SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Chew Valley Lake. 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 Hollow Brook

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Hollow Brook. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hollow Brook may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 63 days on average, decisions near Hollow Brook slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hollow Brook were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (3), tree works (1).

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