The Common, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near The Common, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
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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 023E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near The Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Common.
- 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 The Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near The Common.
- - Shipways Yard North Street Maldon Essex
Proposed replacement of the northwest boundary fence to Shipways Yard.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - 26/01312/FUL - 16 Hillcrest, Pensford, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 4AT
Resiting of oil tank to front of house from rear with hard standing for plastic oil tank - double bunding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-29 - - 84 Hillcrest, Pensford, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 4AX
Erection of 1no 3-bedroom dwelling with associated parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 143 High Street, Pensford, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 4BH
Sycamore T1 - crown lift to 5m. Oak T2 - crown lift to 5m. Horse Chestnut T3 - remove 1x lowest limb. Ash G1 - fell. Yew T4 - crown lift to 3-4m. Eucalyptus T5 - remove lowest limb overhanging garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-10-29
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A brief summary of The Common in Somerset
The Common is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes The Common a particularly low-crime area.
The Common has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Woollard, Pensford. 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 The Common includes 3 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, The Common 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 The Common
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near The Common. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 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 The Common.
The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near The Common were tree works (4), outline applications (2), amendments (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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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.