Lower Canada, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Canada, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Lower Canada
Hutton is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, with a population of 2,582. Situated on the western edge of the Mendip Hills and near Weston-super-Mare, it falls under the jurisdiction of North Somerset unitary authority, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £285,604 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Weston-super-Mare
- LSOA: North Somerset 027C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Canada.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Canada.
- 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 Lower Canada based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Lower Canada.
- - St Marys Cottage 35 Main Road Hutton Weston-super-Mare BS24 9SP
T1 (Beech tree) and T2 (Apple Tree)- crown reduction - reduce overall crown by 0.5-1.0 metre.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - Prospect Cottage 5 Hutton Hill Hutton BS24 9SX
Retrospective application for the removal of partially collapsed South boundary wall and erection of new 2.1m stonewall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 1 Southview Close Hutton North Somerset BS24 9SW
Proposed erection of a single storey rear extension (east elevation), loft conversion with 2no. dormers to the front elevation (west elevation) and 1no. dormer to the rear elevation and new front porc
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-12-01
View full details - - The Chestnuts 51 Main Road Hutton North Somerset BS24 9SR
Ash - rear garden of 51 Main Road - reduce low lateral overhanging 1 Southview Close to boundary line
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Lower Canada in Somerset
Hutton is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, with a population of 2,582. Situated on the western edge of the Mendip Hills and near Weston-super-Mare, it falls under the jurisdiction of North Somerset unitary authority, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local developments.
Property prices in Lower Canada show an average sale price of £285,604, 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 Lower Canada a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Canada has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hutton. 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 Lower Canada includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bleadon Hill SSSI, Shiplate Slait SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills. 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, Lower Canada 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 Lower Canada
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Lower Canada. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Canada may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lower Canada were full planning applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.