Newbury, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newbury, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Newbury 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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £382,776 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
- LSOA: Mendip 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Newbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newbury.
- 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 Newbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Newbury.
- - Luckington Gables Lipyeate Cross To Luckington Cross Newbury Frome Somerset BA11 3RQ
Erection of 4no. additional glamping holiday lets
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - Newbury Manor School Tinkers Lane Newbury Frome Somerset BA11 3RG
Erection of play equipment.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - Newbury Manor School Tinkers Lane Newbury Frome Somerset BA11 3RG
Creation of sensory garden to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-07-31
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A brief summary of Newbury in Somerset
Newbury is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
Property prices in Newbury show an average sale price of £382,776, 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 Newbury a particularly low-crime area.
Newbury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Kilmersdon. 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 Newbury includes 6 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, Newbury 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 Newbury
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Newbury. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Newbury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Newbury slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Newbury were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.