How long do planning decisions take near Upper Town?

The average planning decision time near Upper Town is 74 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 Upper Town?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Upper Town?

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

How can I track planning applications near Upper Town?

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Upper Town, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upper Town, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: North Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: North Somerset
LSOA: North Somerset 009B

Crime Statistics

12 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 7
criminal-damage-arson: 2
public-order: 2
anti-social-behaviour: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upper Town.

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
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- 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 12 crimes reported in the Upper Town area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

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.

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Planning Activity in Upper Town

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Upper Town. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 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.

The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Upper Town were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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