How long do planning decisions take near Moorledge?

The average planning decision time near Moorledge is 36 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 Moorledge?

The planning approval rate near Moorledge is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Moorledge?

The most common type of planning application near Moorledge is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Moorledge?

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Moorledge, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Moorledge, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Moorledge 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: Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: North East Somerset and Hanham
LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 021A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Moorledge.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Moorledge based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Moorledge.

26/02352/FUL - 7 Moorledge Road, Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8TB
Replacement front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-30
- Pate, Moorledge Farm, Moorledge Lane, Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8TL
Discharge of condition 3 (Wildlife Protection and Enhancement) of application 22/00742/FUL (Conversion of barn to dwellinghouse to include installation of Solar PV panels, flue and extension of reside
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-04-25
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- Stone Barn Cottage, Moorledge Lane, Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8TL
Erection of two storey rear extension and solar panels to rear roof elevation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-08-02
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A brief summary of Moorledge in Somerset

Moorledge is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Moorledge a particularly low-crime area.

Moorledge has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stanton Drew, Chew Magna. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Moorledge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chew Valley Lake SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Chew Valley Lake. 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, Moorledge 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 Moorledge

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Moorledge. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Moorledge.

The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Moorledge were tree works (5), full planning applications (2), amendments (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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