Welton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Welton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Welton 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 Welton
Midsomer Norton is a vibrant town located in Bath and North East Somerset, England, approximately 10 miles from Bath, Wells, and Frome, and 12 miles from Trowbridge. With a population of around 13,000, it functions as an independent town council while being part of the wider unitary authority of Bath and North East Somerset. The town's proximity to the Mendip Hills makes it an attractive area for planning applications, particularly for residential and commercial developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £372,333 (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 025B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Welton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Welton.
- 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 Welton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Welton.
- 26/02461/FUL - 9 Waterside Road, Westfield, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 3YE
Erection of a two-storey side extension incorporating an open car port at ground floor level and additional bedroom accommodation at first floor level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-01 - - 9 Waterside Road, Westfield, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 3YE
Erection of a two-storey side extension incorporating an open car port at ground floor level and additional bedroom accommodation at first floor level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 30 Bryant Avenue, Westfield, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 3SR
Erection of single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - 26/01708/CLEU - 18 Bryant Avenue, Westfield, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 3SR
Erection of first floor rear extension (Certificate of Lawfulness for an Existing Use/Development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Cert of Lawfulness (Existing) 191 | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-04 - - Old Coal Yard, Radstock Road, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset,
Discharge of conditions 3 (Construction Environmental Management Plan: Ecology) & 5 (Contaminated Land - Remediation Scheme) of application 25/03181/FUL (Erection of single width vehicular access brid
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Old Coal Yard, Radstock Road, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset,
Discharge of condition 2 (Operational Management Plan (Pre-occupation)) of application 25/01206/FUL (Provision of car wash canopy and associated welfare office).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 1 Fosseway Cottages , Somervale Road, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 3TX
8no. Lawson cypress - , fell, roots believed to be affecting house foundations
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of Welton in Somerset
Midsomer Norton is a vibrant town located in Bath and North East Somerset, England, approximately 10 miles from Bath, Wells, and Frome, and 12 miles from Trowbridge. With a population of around 13,000, it functions as an independent town council while being part of the wider unitary authority of Bath and North East Somerset. The town's proximity to the Mendip Hills makes it an attractive area for planning applications, particularly for residential and commercial developments.
Property prices in Welton show an average sale price of £372,333, 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 Welton a particularly low-crime area.
Welton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Radstock, Midsomer Norton and Welton. 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 Welton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bowlditch Quarry SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Welton 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 Welton
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Welton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Welton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Welton were full planning applications (8), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Westfield planning applications
- Midsomer Norton planning applications
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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.