Potters Hill, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Potters Hill, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Potters Hill 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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Area Information
- Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Somerset and Hanham
- LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 021D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Potters Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Potters Hill.
- 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 Potters Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Potters Hill.
- - The White House Potters Hill Felton BS40 9XD
Request to discharge conditions 3 (Construction Method Statement), 4 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) and 11 (Landscape and Ecology Management Plan) on application 25/P/1038/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Former Wagon And Horses Site Potters Hill Felton BS40 9XB
Erection of a drive thru bakery building (Use Class E)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Potters Hill in Somerset
Potters Hill is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Potters Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Potters Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Felton Upper Town. 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 Potters Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lulsgate Quarry SSSI; 4 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, Potters Hill 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 Potters Hill
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Potters Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Potters Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Potters Hill were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Upper Town planning applications
- Lulsgate Bottom planning applications
- Felton planning applications
- Downside planning applications
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- Winford planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.