How long do planning decisions take near Hunstrete?

The average planning decision time near Hunstrete is 96 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 Hunstrete?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Hunstrete?

The most common type of planning application near Hunstrete is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hunstrete?

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Hunstrete, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hunstrete, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Hunstrete

Hunstrete is a quaint village located along the River Chew in the Chew Valley of Bath and North East Somerset, England. Situated within the civil parish of Marksbury, it lies 8 miles from both Bath and Bristol, and 5 miles from Keynsham, with convenient access via the A368 road. This charming location may present opportunities for planning applications related to residential development and local infrastructure projects.

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 020B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hunstrete.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hunstrete based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Hunstrete.

- Wick Farm , Rankers Lane, Compton Dando, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 4NU
Discharge of conditions 3 (Joinery), 6 (New rear staircase Joinery Details), 7 (Repairs to Stonework), 10 (Repairs to Floorboards) and 13 (External Lighting) of application 25/03228/LBA (Internal and
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-07
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- Wick Farm , Rankers Lane, Compton Dando, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 4NU
Discharge of conditions 3 (Joinery Details (Bespoke Trigger)) and 6 (New rear staircase Joinery Details (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 25/03228/LBA (Internal and external alterations, to include up
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-02-03
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- The Chase , Hunstrete, Marksbury, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 4NT
Conversion of garage and erection of 2 single storey rear extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-10-04
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A brief summary of Hunstrete in Somerset

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hunstrete includes 5 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 Hunstrete

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Hunstrete. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 96 days.

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

With an average of 96 days, decisions near Hunstrete take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Hunstrete were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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