How long do planning decisions take near Riding Gate?

The average planning decision time near Riding Gate is 62 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Riding Gate?

The most common type of planning application near Riding Gate is listed building consent applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Riding Gate?

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Riding Gate, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Riding Gate, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Riding Gate 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: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
LSOA: South Somerset 005D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Riding Gate.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Riding Gate.

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 Riding Gate based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Riding Gate.

- Bridle Farm Ball Common Lane Stoke Trister Wincanton Somerset BA9 8NG
Change of use of land west of existing dwelling from agricultural to residential. Proposed single storey extension and alterations to construct a specially equipped hydrotherapy pool/pool building wit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-12-12
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- Bridle Farm Ball Common Lane Stoke Trister Wincanton Somerset BA9 8NG
Change of use of land west of existing dwelling from agricultural to residential. Proposed single storey extension and alterations to construct a specially equipped hydrotherapy pool/pool building wit
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-12-12
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- Bridle Farm Ball Common Lane Stoke Trister Wincanton BA9 8NG
Discharge of Condition No's 03 (roof lights), 04 (structural timbers), 05 (new services), 06 (making good), 07 (staircase), 08 (door schedule) and 09 (method statement) of planning consent 19/02267/S1
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2020-02-26
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A brief summary of Riding Gate in Somerset

Riding Gate is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Riding Gate a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Riding Gate includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs. 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 Riding Gate

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Riding Gate. The average decision time was 62 days.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Riding Gate slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Riding Gate were listed building and heritage (2), outline applications (1), amendments (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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