How long do planning decisions take near Norton's Wood?

The average planning decision time near Norton's Wood 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 Norton's Wood?

The planning approval rate near Norton's Wood is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Norton's Wood?

The most common type of planning application near Norton's Wood is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Norton's Wood?

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Norton's Wood, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Norton's Wood, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Norton's Wood 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: £401,090 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: North Somerset
LSOA: North Somerset 010D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Norton's Wood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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's Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Norton's Wood.

- Greenwood Cadbury Camp Lane West Tickenham BS21 6SU
Proposed erection of 2 storey extensions to the East and South elevations. Creation of a raised terrace between the dwelling and existing detached garage, roofing alterations including the creation of
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-08-02
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A brief summary of Norton's Wood in Somerset

Norton's Wood is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Norton's Wood show an average sale price of £401,090, 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's Wood a particularly low-crime area.

Norton's Wood has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Walton-in-Gordano, Weston-in-Gordano. 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 Norton's Wood includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Court Hill SSSI, Tickenham, Nailsea and Kenn Moors SSSI, Gordano Valley SSSI and 1 more; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Norton's Wood

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Norton's Wood. 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 Norton's Wood 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 Norton's Wood were full planning applications (4), amendments (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 40% 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, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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