How long do planning decisions take near Rush Hill?

The average planning decision time near Rush Hill is 57 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 Rush Hill?

The planning approval rate near Rush Hill is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Rush Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Rush Hill is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Rush Hill?

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Rush Hill, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rush Hill, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Rush Hill

Rush Hill is a small village located in Audrain County, Missouri, with a population of 103 as of the 2020 census. This tight-knit community may present unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly in areas related to residential development and local infrastructure.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £488,970 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Bath
LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rush Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rush 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 Rush Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Rush Hill.

- 62 Bloomfield Rise, Bloomfield, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 2BN
Installation of rear dormer window and two Velux roof lights to front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-27
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26/01612/FUL - 62 Bloomfield Rise, Bloomfield, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 2BN
Installation of rear dormer window and two Velux roof lights to front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-27
- 5 Bloomfield Crescent, Bloomfield, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 2BE
Internal and external work for replacement of garage roofline, installing ventilated eave protection, breathable felt membrane and timber battens, rehanging existing clay Pan Tiles using ventilated ab
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-01-27
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- 7 Shickle Grove, Odd Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 2TP
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-12-17
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- Woodland Area, Middlewood Close, Odd Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Larch (T22) - Section fell as close to ground level as possible - Exposed root damage, minor dead wood. Sparse Lime (T23) - Crown raise to approximately 3m above ground level Dead ash (T59) - Section
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-11-26
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- 76 Vernham Grove, Odd Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 2TB
Roof extension with rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-11-12
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- Coop, Upper Bloomfield Road, Odd Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 2RY
Proposed shop front redecoration, removal of existing refrigeration plant and loading dock to the rear and replaced with new, 2no vents to be removed, and 2no. openings to be blocked up to the rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-11-07
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- Fairwood Glen , 78 Ambleside Road, Southdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 2LP
Erection of 3 no bed bungalow and provision of new access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-10-22
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- 62 Bloomfield Drive, Bloomfield, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 2BG
Loft conversion with side and rear dormers
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-07-30
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- 21 Somerdale Avenue, Bloomfield, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 2PG
Proposed installation of energy efficiency measures to existing property. Including installation of an air source heat pump unit and replacement of existing radiators.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-09-06
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- 9 The Beeches, Odd Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 2UX
Discharge of condition 2 (Bicycle Storage (Pre-occupation)) of application 22/04410/FUL (Change the current 5 bedroom C3 dwelling to a 6 bedroom C4 HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) property).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-03-29
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A brief summary of Rush Hill in Somerset

Property prices in Rush Hill show an average sale price of £488,970, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

Rush Hill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bath, Southstoke. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Rush Hill includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. 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 Rush Hill

In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Rush Hill. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Rush Hill.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Rush Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Rush Hill were full planning applications (18), tree works (10), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 9 medium-scale applications, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 24 applications
Refused: 1 application
Withdrawn: 1 application
Awaiting decision: 16 applications

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