How long do planning decisions take near Newton St Loe?

The average planning decision time near Newton St Loe is 15 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Newton St Loe?

The most common type of planning application near Newton St Loe is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Newton St Loe?

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Newton St Loe, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Newton St Loe, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Newton St Loe 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 Newton St Loe

Newton St Loe is a quaint village and civil parish in Somerset, situated between Bath and Bristol, near the villages of Corston and Stanton Prior. With a population of 681, the majority of the village is owned by the Duchy of Cornwall, making it a unique area for planning applications and development opportunities.

Population: 1,369 (2021)

District: Bath and North East Somerset

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £484,461 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Bath
LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 013B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Newton St Loe.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newton St Loe.

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 Newton St Loe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Newton St Loe in Somerset

Property prices in Newton St Loe show an average sale price of £484,461, 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 Newton St Loe a particularly low-crime area.

Newton St Loe has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Englishcombe, Kelston, Newton St Loe, Corston. 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 Newton St Loe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Newton St. Loe SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. 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 Newton St Loe

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Newton St Loe. The average decision time was 15 days.

The average decision time of 15 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Newton St Loe were tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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