Rickford, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rickford, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Rickford
Burrington is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, under the jurisdiction of North Somerset. Nestled just off the A368 between Blagdon and Churchill, it lies approximately 5 miles northeast of Axbridge and about 10 miles east of Weston-super-Mare. The parish, which encompasses the hamlets of Bourne and Rickford, has a small population of 464, making it a unique area for potential planning applications.
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Rickford.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Area Information
- Admin district: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Somerset
- LSOA: North Somerset 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rickford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rickford.
- 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 Rickford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Rickford.
- - Station House Ashey Lane BS40 7AE
Proposed erection of a 3 bay timber car port.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - The Old Posts Rickford Lane Burrington BS40 7AA
Proposed erection of a 2 storey extension to the North-West elevation and siting of PV panels to the West elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Rickford in Somerset
Burrington is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, under the jurisdiction of North Somerset. Nestled just off the A368 between Blagdon and Churchill, it lies approximately 5 miles northeast of Axbridge and about 10 miles east of Weston-super-Mare. The parish, which encompasses the hamlets of Bourne and Rickford, has a small population of 464, making it a unique area for potential planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Rickford a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Rickford includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Burrington Combe SSSI, Bourne SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills. 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, Rickford 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 Rickford
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Rickford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Rickford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Rickford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Rickford were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Burrington planning applications
- Bourne planning applications
- Langford Green planning applications
- Link planning applications
- Havyatt Green planning applications
- Cowslip Green planning applications
- Upper Langford planning applications
- Blagdon planning applications
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.