How long do planning decisions take near Wellow?

The average planning decision time near Wellow is 57 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 82%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wellow?

The most common type of planning application near Wellow is tree works applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wellow?

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Wellow, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wellow, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wellow 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 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.

Population: 549 (2021)

District: Bath and North East Somerset

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £484,461 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 022G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wellow.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wellow based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Wellow.

- Cranborne , Station Road, Wellow, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8QB
Installation of new canopy to south and south-west elevations, modifications to existing window openings and formation of new openings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-24
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- Willow Barn , High Street, Wellow, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8PU
Poplar T1 - height reduction by 7metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-01-26
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- Parcel 4856, Bath Hill, Wellow, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Erection of a steel portal framed building for the storage of hay, straw, fodder, timber and machinery.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-01-20
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- Haybridge , High Street, Wellow, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8QE
Removal of pre-cast concrete mullions and installation of replacement windows, erection of an Oak-framed entrance canopy, entrance lobby extension infill, enlarging of the first floor bathroom window,
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-10-27
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- Foxcote , The Square, Wellow, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8QE
Internal alterations and replacement rear windows incorporating double glazing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-09-30
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- Parcel 3573, Bath Hill, Wellow, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Variation of condition 9 (Materials - Submission of Schedule and Samples (Bespoke Trigger)) and 14 (Plans List (Compliance)) of application 19/04187/FUL (Erection of a Farmhouse (with agricultural tie
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-06-26
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- Wellow Farm , The Square, Wellow, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8QE
Erection of one storey garden room following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-12-08
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- Wellow Farm , The Square, Wellow, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8QE
Erection of one storey garden room following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-12-08
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A brief summary of Wellow in Somerset

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

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

Wellow has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wellow, Combe Hay. 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 Wellow includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. 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 Wellow

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Wellow. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Wellow.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Wellow slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Wellow were tree works (6), full planning applications (3), outline applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

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