How long do planning decisions take near Rickford?

The average planning decision time near Rickford is 68 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 Rickford?

The planning approval rate near Rickford is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Rickford?

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

How can I track planning applications near Rickford?

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Rickford, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rickford, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Rickford 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 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.

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Area Information

Admin district: North Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: North Somerset
LSOA: North Somerset 013A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

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

4 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
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- Grey Gables Ham Link Burrington BS40 7AR
Demolition of the existing conservatory and proposed Loft extension with 2no. dormers and 3no. rooflights to the rear elevation and 1no. flat roof dormer to the front elevation. Addition of a Juliette
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-02-14
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- 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
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- Brookside The Batch Rickford BS40 7AH
Removal of condition 3 of permission 96/1020 (Refurbishment of former cottage for residential use) to allow use as a separate dwelling, not tied to occupants of Brookside
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-01-19
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A brief summary of Rickford in Somerset

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.

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Planning Activity in Rickford

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Rickford. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Rickford.

At 68 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 (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 75% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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