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Planning in Wellow

Approved
85%
11 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wellow in the last 24 months, from Bath and North East Somerset Council's planning register.

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About Wellow

Wellow is a picturesque village and civil parish in Somerset, located approximately 5 miles south of Bath. With a population of 529, it encompasses the hamlets of Twinhoe, White Ox Mead, Baggridge, and part of Midford. Nestled within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Wellow is noted for its architectural and historic significance, earning it Conservation Area status in 1983, making it a focal point for planning applications in a region rich in heritage. The settlement has a population of approximately 549 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bath and North East Somerset district.

Property prices in Wellow show an average sale price of £484,461, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Wellow has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wellow 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Wellow, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Wellow. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were outline applications (3), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wellow?
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Wellow. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wellow?
The average planning decision time near Wellow is 50 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 Wellow?
The planning approval rate near Wellow is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wellow?
The most common type of planning application near Wellow is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wellow?
You can search and track planning applications near Wellow on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.