How long do planning decisions take near Norton?

The average planning decision time near Norton 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 Norton?

The planning approval rate near Norton is 71%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Norton?

The most common type of planning application near Norton is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Norton?

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Norton, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Norton, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £285,604 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Weston-super-Mare
LSOA: North Somerset 015A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Norton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Norton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Norton.

- Annexe 82 Kewstoke Road Kewstoke Weston-super-Mare BS22 9YH
Non-material Amendment to application 06/P/0780/F (Erection of a first floor extension to detached double garage and conversion into a granny annexe) to allow for the use of the residential annexe as
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-04-28
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A brief summary of Norton in Somerset

Norton is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Norton show an average sale price of £285,604, 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 Norton a particularly low-crime area.

Norton 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 Norton 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Norton 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 Norton

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Norton. Of these, 71% 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 Norton.

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 Norton were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 30% 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, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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