Lower Failand, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Failand, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lower Failand 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: Bristol, City of
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol Central
- LSOA: Bristol 030B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Failand.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Failand.
- 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 Failand based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Lower Failand.
- - Scouts Barn Oxhouse Lane Failand BS8 3SL
Change of use of land to garden land (C3 use Class), erection of a timber lodge for use as annexed accommodation, erection of a hay storage barn, retention of garden patio (retrospective); Removal of
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Failand Lane Portbury
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code of the intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus comprising of the installation of 4no. 11m light wooden poles. THIS IS
Status: Permitted | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Failand Lane Portbury
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code of the intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus comprising of the installation of 3no. 11m light wooden poles. THIS IS
Status: Permitted | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Failand Chase Oxhouse Lane Failand BS8 3SL
T1 - Beech, fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-01-30
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A brief summary of Lower Failand in Somerset
Lower Failand is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Failand a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lower Failand includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Failand 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 Failand
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Lower Failand. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Failand may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 31 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 Failand were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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