Maiden Head, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Maiden Head, Somerset.
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About Maiden Head
Dundry is a village and civil parish located on Dundry Hill in the Mendip Hills of North Somerset, nestled between Bristol and Chew Valley Lake. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Maiden Head and East Dundry, and as of the 2011 census, it had a population of 829. This charming area offers potential for various planning applications, given its scenic landscape and proximity to urban amenities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Somerset
- LSOA: North Somerset 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Maiden Head.
- 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 Maiden Head based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Maiden Head.
- - Upton Farm Upton Lane Dundry BS41 8NS
Barn Conversion from argicultural use to residential dwelling with rear facing dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Carpenters Tavern Wells Road Dundry BS41 8NE
Request to discharge condition 4 (Construction Method Statement) from application 25/P/1400/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-15
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A brief summary of Maiden Head in Somerset
Dundry is a village and civil parish located on Dundry Hill in the Mendip Hills of North Somerset, nestled between Bristol and Chew Valley Lake. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Maiden Head and East Dundry, and as of the 2011 census, it had a population of 829. This charming area offers potential for various planning applications, given its scenic landscape and proximity to urban amenities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Maiden Head a particularly low-crime area.
Maiden Head has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bishopsworth and Malago. 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 Maiden Head includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Barns Batch Spinney SSSI, Dundry Main Road South Quarry SSSI. 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, Maiden Head 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 Maiden Head
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Maiden Head. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Maiden Head may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Maiden Head slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Maiden Head were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Highridge planning applications
- East Dundry planning applications
- Dundry planning applications
- Withywood planning applications
- Upper Littleton planning applications
- Bishopsworth planning applications
- Highridge planning applications
- Hartcliffe planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.