How long do planning decisions take near Kenn?

The average planning decision time near Kenn is 46 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 Kenn?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Kenn?

The most common type of planning application near Kenn is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kenn?

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Kenn, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kenn, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Kenn 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 Kenn

Kenn is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, within the North Somerset unitary authority. Situated along the B3133 road near Clevedon, it boasts a population of 431 residents. This picturesque area, part of the North Somerset Levels, presents opportunities for planning applications that align with local development needs and community growth.

Population: 450 (2021)

District: North Somerset

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £401,090 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: North Somerset
LSOA: North Somerset 005B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kenn.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Kenn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Kenn.

- Yeo Bank 3 Kenn Road Kenn Clevedon North Somerset BS21 6TH
Request to discharge conditions 3 (Wall and Roof Materials), 7 (CEMP), 8 (LEMP), 9 (Contamination) and 16 (Flood Resilience and Resistance) from application 23/P/1014/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-06
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- Coxhay Kenn Street Kenn BS21 6TN
Creation of a new field access, with gate set back in field, following removal of boundary wall. Change of use of land forming existing access to field from agricultural to domestic use and closure of
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-07
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- Mill Farm Davis Lane Kenn BS21 6TG
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed steel portal frame open sided shed to store fodder and machinery.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-07
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- Generation House Unit A, Yeo Bank 3 Kenn Road Kenn BS21 6TH
Prior approval for the installation of 111no. roof mounted solar PV panels with total installed capacity of 50.51kWp
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-09-05
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- Unit 1, 2 5 And 6 Millers Court Windmill Road Kenn BS21 6UL
External works comprising: 1 - Installation of cladding in place of the Unit 5 roller shutter on the North East elevation to allow for new ground floor and first floor windows; 2 - Re-routing of exist
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-04-26
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A brief summary of Kenn in Somerset

Property prices in Kenn show an average sale price of £401,090, 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 Kenn a particularly low-crime area.

Kenn has one conservation area within its boundaries: Clevedon, Triangle. 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 Kenn includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Kenn Church, Kenn Pier & Yew Tree Farm 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 Kenn

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Kenn. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

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

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Kenn were outline applications (3), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1).

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