Upper Town, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Town, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upper Town 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: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Somerset
- LSOA: North Somerset 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Town.
- 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 Upper Town based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Upper Town.
- - Springfield Naish Lane Barrow Gurney BS48 3ST
Permission in Principle for the erection of 1no. dwelling house, creation of new access and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - The Paddocks Land Opposite 18 Currells Lane Felton Winford BS40 9XG
Discharge of Condition numbers 5 (Waste), 6 (Drainage) and 7 (Tree/Hedge Protection) on application 22/P/2624/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Upper Town in Somerset
Upper Town is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Upper Town a particularly low-crime area.
Upper Town has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Barrow Gurney, Felton Upper Town. 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 Upper Town includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lulsgate Quarry SSSI, Hartcliff Rocks Quarry SSSI; 2 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, Upper Town 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 Upper Town
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Upper Town. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upper Town may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Upper Town slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Upper Town were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Potters Hill planning applications
- Felton planning applications
- Barrow Gurney planning applications
- Kingdown planning applications
- Winford planning applications
- Barrow Common planning applications
- Lulsgate Bottom planning applications
- Dundry planning applications
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.