How long do planning decisions take near North Widcombe?

The average planning decision time near North Widcombe is 52 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 North Widcombe?

The planning approval rate near North Widcombe is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near North Widcombe?

The most common type of planning application near North Widcombe is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near North Widcombe?

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North Widcombe, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near North Widcombe, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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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 021B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near North Widcombe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
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Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
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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...)
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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for North Widcombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near North Widcombe.

- Ridings , Widcombe Common, West Harptree, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6HW
Erection of single storey North West and South East extensions and 2 storey side extension to create garage with first floor study. Erection of front porch and boundary fence.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-10-16
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A brief summary of North Widcombe in Somerset

North Widcombe is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around North Widcombe includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chew Valley Lake SSSI, Burledge Sidelands and Meadows SSSI; 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.

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Planning Activity in North Widcombe

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near North Widcombe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near North Widcombe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near North Widcombe were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% 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, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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