How long do planning decisions take near Warleigh?

The average planning decision time near Warleigh is 78 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 Warleigh?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Warleigh?

The most common type of planning application near Warleigh is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Warleigh?

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Warleigh, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Warleigh, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Warleigh 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 Warleigh

Warleigh is a hamlet situated in the civil parish of Bathford within the Bath and North East Somerset district of Somerset, England. Located 2.5 miles east of Bath along the River Avon, it is notable for landmarks such as Warleigh Weir and Warleigh Manor, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and local development opportunities.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £488,970 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Bath
LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 006C

Crime Statistics

2 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

other-theft: 1
violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Warleigh.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Warleigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Warleigh.

- Warleigh Manor House , Warleigh Lane, Bathford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 8EE
Provision of a Greenhouse within the grounds of Warleigh Manor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-01-20
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A brief summary of Warleigh in Somerset

Property prices in Warleigh show an average sale price of £488,970, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Warleigh is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Warleigh has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Monkton Farleigh, Claverton. 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 Warleigh includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brown's Folly SSSI, Inwood, Warleigh SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Bath & Bradford on Avon Bats. 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, Warleigh 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 Warleigh

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Warleigh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.

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

The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Warleigh were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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