How long do planning decisions take near Milton (BS22)?

The average planning decision time near Milton (BS22) is 47 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 Milton (BS22)?

The planning approval rate near Milton (BS22) is 69%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Milton (BS22)?

The most common type of planning application near Milton (BS22) is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Milton (BS22)?

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Milton (BS22), Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Milton (BS22), Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Milton (BS22) 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 Milton (BS22)

Milton is a hamlet within the village and parish of Ash in Somerset, England, located just 1 mile from Martock and 6 miles northwest of Yeovil. With a population of 626, the parish encompasses both Milton and the nearby hamlet of Witcombe, making it a small but significant community for planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £294,529 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Weston-super-Mare
LSOA: North Somerset 016C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Milton (BS22).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Milton (BS22).

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 Milton (BS22) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Milton (BS22).

- 44 Wigmore Gardens Weston-super-Mare BS22 9AQ
Certification of Lawful Development for the erection of a front porch extension and creation of pitched roofing atop existing front extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-03
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- 82 Spring Hill Weston-super-Mare BS22 9AZ
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed hip-to-gable roof extension. Please refer to the plans and supporting statement for more information
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-20
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- 2 Priests Way Weston-super-Mare BS22 9BJ
Proposed creation of a rear ground floor annex to provide accommodation for independent living. Extension and modernisation of the first floor to provide family living accommodation. Demolition of exi
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-13
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- 9 Woodcliff Avenue Weston-super-Mare BS22 8LA
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code of the intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus comprising of the installation of 1no. 11m medium wooden pole. THIS IS
Status: Permitted | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-11-12
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- Ground Floor Flat 108 Spring Hill Weston-super-Mare BS22 9BD
Minor material amendment to planning application 23/P/2117/MMA (Minor material amendment of application 22/P/2226/FUL (Demolition of single storey extensions and balcony to existing building of 2no. f
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-02-23
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- 15 Balmoral Way Weston-super-Mare BS22 9AF
Proposed demolition of existing porch and erection of a larger replacement porch to the South elevation. Creation of a gabled roof to the East elevation including 1no. rooflight.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-12-21
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- 1 Westbrook Road Weston-super-Mare North Somerset BS22 8JU
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed Loft Conversion and dormer roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-05-16
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- Ground Floor Flat 108 Spring Hill Weston-Super-Mare North Somerset BS22 9BD
Discharge of Condition Numbers 7 (Biodiversity Method Statement) and 8 (External Lighting) from application no. 22/P/2226/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-04-26
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- 18 Pine Hill Weston-super-Mare North Somerset BS22 9DW
Demolition of the existing conservatory, utility and store rooms and proposed erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-03-02
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- 46 Baytree Road Weston-super-Mare BS22 8HJ
Minor material amendment to planning permission 22/P/0427/FUH (erection of dormers to the south east and north west elevations, conversion of hipped roof to gable roof, replace existing conservatory r
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2022-12-29
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A brief summary of Milton (BS22) in Somerset

Property prices in Milton (BS22) show an average sale price of £294,529, 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 Milton (BS22) a particularly low-crime area.

Milton (BS22) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Worle Village. 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 Milton (BS22) includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Milton (BS22)

In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Milton (BS22). Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Milton (BS22).

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Milton (BS22) were full planning applications (6), outline applications (6), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 19% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.

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