Paulton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Paulton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Paulton 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 Paulton
Paulton is a sizeable village and civil parish located in Bath and North East Somerset, England, with a population of 5,302. Nestled just north of the Mendip Hills and near Norton Radstock, Paulton offers a blend of rural charm and community amenities, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and developments.
Population: 6,503 (2021)
District: Bath and North East Somerset
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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 021A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Paulton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Paulton.
- 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 Paulton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Paulton.
- - 24 Victoria Terrace , Bath Road, Paulton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 7NY
Two very large Cherry trees, growing on boundary line - fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - 26/02082/TCA - 24 Victoria Terrace , Bath Road, Paulton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 7NY
Two very large Cherry trees, growing on boundary line - fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-01 - 26/01671/TCA - Hill House , Winterfield Road, Paulton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 7QR
English Oak T1 - fell. English Oak T2 - crown reduction of 3m to maintain size. English Oak T3 - crown reduction of 3m to maintain size.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-30 - - Hill House , Winterfield Road, Paulton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 7QR
English Oak T1 - fell. English Oak T2 - crown reduction of 3m to maintain size. English Oak T3 - crown reduction of 3m to maintain size.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - Paulton Post Office , Church Street, Paulton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 7LG
Prior approval request for the change of use of post office (Class E) to two bed flat
Status: Undecided | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 3 Orchard Gardens , Orchard Road, Paulton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 7XP
Proposed attic conversion to include rear dormer (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Spring House, Paulto' Hill, Paulton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 7PJ
Approval of reserved matters (details of layout, appearance, scale, access and landscaping) of application 24/04378/OUT (Erection of 1 no. dwelling (Outline Application with all matters reserved))
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Welbeck , Ham Lane, Paulton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 7PL
Conversion of the existing garage, inclusion of front and rear dormers, an increase to the existing ridge to convert the loft space and rear single-storey infill.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Ham Farm , Ham Lane, Paulton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 7PL
Discharge of conditions 2 (Investigation and Risk Assessment (pre-commencement)) and 3 (Remediation Scheme (bespoke-trigger)) of application 25/00424/FUL (Erection of 3 bed dormer bungalow and change
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Empty Premises, 5 High Street, Paulton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset,
Variation of condition 11 of application 19/03346/FUL (Conversion/Re-Build of 2 derelict buildings into 8 No. flats).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-04-28
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A brief summary of Paulton in Somerset
Paulton is a sizeable village and civil parish located in Bath and North East Somerset, England, with a population of 5,302. Nestled just north of the Mendip Hills and near Norton Radstock, Paulton offers a blend of rural charm and community amenities, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,503 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bath and North East Somerset district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Paulton a particularly low-crime area.
Paulton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Paulton. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Paulton 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 Paulton
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Paulton. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Paulton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Paulton were discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (4), tree works (4).
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
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