How long do planning decisions take near Ubley?

The average planning decision time near Ubley is 36 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 Ubley?

The most common type of planning application near Ubley is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ubley?

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Ubley, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ubley, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Ubley 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 Ubley

Ubley is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Chew Valley of Bath and North East Somerset, approximately 9 miles south of Bristol. Nestled near Blagdon Lake, it lies just off the A368 road, between Compton Martin and Blagdon, making it a notable area for planning applications and developments in the region.

Population: 365 (2021)

District: Bath and North East Somerset

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Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
LSOA: Mendip 005B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ubley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ubley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Ubley.

26/01396/FUL - West End , Snatch Lane, Ubley, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6PJ
Erection of garden office.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-30
- West End , Snatch Lane, Ubley, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6PJ
Erection of garden office.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-13
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- Manor Cross House , The Street, Ubley, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6PJ
Discharge of conditions 5 (Materials - Submission of Schedule and Samples (Bespoke Trigger)) and 6 (b Arboricultural (Pre-commencement)) of application 24/04726/FUL (Provision of external wall insulat
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-12-31
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A brief summary of Ubley in Somerset

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

Ubley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ubley. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Ubley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blagdon Lake SSSI; 4 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 Ubley

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Ubley. The average decision time was 36 days.

The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Ubley were full planning applications (1), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 20% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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