How long do planning decisions take near Horsecastle?

The average planning decision time near Horsecastle is 68 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 Horsecastle?

The planning approval rate near Horsecastle is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Horsecastle?

The most common type of planning application near Horsecastle is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Horsecastle?

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Horsecastle, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Horsecastle, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: North Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
LSOA: North Somerset 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Horsecastle.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Horsecastle based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Horsecastle.

- 23 Gregory Mead Yatton BS49 4QJ
Proposed erection of a single storey side extension linking existing detached garage to the main dwelling. Raising of garage roof to facilitate creation of a first-floor studio.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-04
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- 5 Hawthorn Crescent Yatton BS49 4RG
Proposed erection of an infill front porch extension and first floor side extension at the North elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-04
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- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd 2 Arnolds Way Yatton BS49 4GT
Request to discharge condition 25 (BREEAM Assessment/Certificate) on application 25/P/0099/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-12-01
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- 22 Wemberham Crescent Yatton BS49 4BE
Proposed conversion and change of use of an existing detached out building to the rear of the property to an annex.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-02-03
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- 25 Moorside Yatton BS49 4RL
Proposed demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-08-18
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- 83 Wemberham Crescent Yatton North Somerset BS49 4BD
Proposed erection of a single storey front extension and internal alterations. Removal of trees around the front/rear boundary and erection of a replacement 2m high fence.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-03-31
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A brief summary of Horsecastle in Somerset

Horsecastle is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

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

Horsecastle has one conservation area within its boundaries: Yatton. 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 Horsecastle includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Biddle Street, Yatton SSSI, Tickenham, Nailsea and Kenn Moors 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 Horsecastle

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Horsecastle. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Horsecastle maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 68 days on average, decisions near Horsecastle slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Horsecastle were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (5), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

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