How long do planning decisions take near Iwood?

The average planning decision time near Iwood is 51 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 Iwood?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Iwood?

The most common type of planning application near Iwood is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Iwood?

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Iwood, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Iwood, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Iwood 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.

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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 021A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Iwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Iwood.

- Land Near Urchinwood Manor Cottage 22 Wrington Road Congresbury BS49 5AR
Notification under the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) of the Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus comprising of 1no. light wo
Status: Permitted | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-11
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- Land At Thatchway Barn 30 Wrington Road Congresbury BS40 5NX
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code of the intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus comprising of the installation of 2no. 10m light wooden poles. THIS IS
Status: Permitted | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-11
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- Land Opposite 49A Wrington Road Congresbury BS49 5AS
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code of the intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus comprising of the installation of 1no. 10m light wooden pole. THIS IS N
Status: Permitted | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-11
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- Beachams Barn Iwood Farm Lane Congresbury BS40 5AQ
Retrospective change of use of land from agricultural to additional garden land for Beacham's Barn and associated works, the retrospective erection of existing workshop and the proposed erection of a
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-11-17
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- The Field Wrington Road Congresbury BS40 5AB
Non-material amendment to application 23/P/0921/FUL (Creation of a detached dwelling and associated access alongside landscaping alterations) to allow for an increase in the length of the building by
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-02-06
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- Land To The South Of Wrington Road Ajacent To Numbers 34, 36 And 38 Wrington Road BS40 5AB
Request to discharge condition numbers 3 (Construction Managements Plan), 4 (Proposed Finished Ground Work Levels) and 9 (CEMP) from planning permission 23/P/0921/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-02-05
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- 38 Wrington Road Congresbury BS40 5AB
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposal to construct a first floor extension (additional storey) to existing dwellinghouse, to a maximum height of 7 metres
Status: Rejected | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-08-04
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- The Old Cowshed 38 Wrington Road Congresbury BS40 5AB
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposal to construct a first floor extension (additional storey) to existing dwellinghouse, to a maximum height of 7 metres
Status: Rejected | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-05-12
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- The Field Wrington Road Congresbury BS40 5AB
Creation of a detached dwelling and associated access alongside landscaping alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-05-04
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- 38 Wrington Road Congresbury North Somerset BS40 5AB
Certificate of Lawfulness for the operational development to existing building and subsequent occupation of the building as a single dwellinghouse (C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2021-09-14
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- 38 Wrington Road Congresbury Bristol BS40 5AB
Proposed erection of a first floor extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2020-07-10
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A brief summary of Iwood in Somerset

Iwood is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Iwood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): King's Wood and Urchin Wood SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Somerset & Mendip Bats. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Iwood planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in Iwood

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Iwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

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

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Iwood were outline applications (2), amendments (2), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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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