How long do planning decisions take near Towerhead?

The average planning decision time near Towerhead is 55 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 Towerhead?

The planning approval rate near Towerhead is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Towerhead?

The most common type of planning application near Towerhead is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Towerhead?

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Towerhead, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Towerhead, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £500,698 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
LSOA: North Somerset 024B

Crime Statistics

4 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 2
criminal-damage-arson: 1
vehicle-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Towerhead.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Towerhead based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Towerhead.

- Thatchers Cider Company Ltd Myrtle Farm Station Road Sandford Winscombe BS25 5RA
Screening Opinion request to determine as to whether proposed development is EIA development. Works proposed; erection of a new warehousing facility known as the John Thatcher Cider Barn. External wor
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-06
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- 1 Roman Road Sandford Winscombe BS25 5RE
Request to discharge condition 3 (Construction Management Plan) on application 25/P/2006/FUH.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-05
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- Westleigh Farm Mead Lane Sandford Winscombe BS25 5RG
Outline planning application for the erection of 2no. Dwellings (With all matters reserved for subsequent approval).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-05
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- Thatchers Cider Company Ltd Myrtle Farm Station Road Sandford Winscombe BS25 5RA
Proposed erection of a new warehousing facility known as The John Thatcher Cider Barn. External works to include; internal road realignment, modified access onto Nye Road, creation of a distribution y
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-23
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- Thatchers Cider Company Ltd Myrtle Farm Station Road Sandford BS25 5RA
Request to discharge condition numbers 14 (Ecological Mitigation Works) ,15 (Landscape Ecological Management Plan- LEMP) and 18 (BREEAM- Assessment and Certificate) on application 20/P/2619/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-09-19
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- Sandford Station Retirement Village Station Road Sandford BS25 5AA
Alteration of existing windows to create Juliet balcony windows on 23 No. first floor apartments.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2022-12-30
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A brief summary of Towerhead in Somerset

Towerhead is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Towerhead show an average sale price of £500,698, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Towerhead is generally good, with just 4 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Towerhead includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Banwell Ochre Caves SSSI, Yanal Bog SSSI; 11 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Somerset & Mendip Bats. 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 Towerhead

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Towerhead. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Towerhead may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Towerhead were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 33% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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