How long do planning decisions take near West Hill (BA9)?

The average planning decision time near West Hill (BA9) is 76 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 West Hill (BA9)?

The planning approval rate near West Hill (BA9) is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near West Hill (BA9)?

The most common type of planning application near West Hill (BA9) is discharge of conditions, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near West Hill (BA9)?

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West Hill (BA9), Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Hill (BA9), Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in West Hill (BA9) 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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £288,799 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
LSOA: South Somerset 005D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Hill (BA9).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Hill (BA9).

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 West Hill (BA9) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near West Hill (BA9).

- The Bridles Dykes Way Wincanton Somerset BA9 9FQ
Application for the illumination of 1.no Totem Sign (of 3m in height and 1.2m in width) approved under 26/00503/ADV.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-05-21
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- Land Adjoining Verrington Hospital Dancing Lane Wincanton Somerset BA9 9DB
Application to modify a S106 Agreement between William Ian Hopkins and South Somerset District Council and Somerset County Council dated 16th July 2015 to remove all monetary contributions associated
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-05-11
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- Rocklands Dancing Lane Wincanton Somerset BA9 9DE
Proposed single storey extension to side (South West) and front (South East) elevations of bungalow/dwelling with associated alterations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-12-30
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- West Hill House West Hill Wincanton Somerset BA9 9BZ
The erection of a treehouse (part-retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-09-16
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- Land To The Rear Of Wincanton Community Hospital Dancing Lane Wincanton Somerset BA9 9DQ
Application to modify a S106 agreement between South Somerset District Council (1) and William Ian Hopkins (2) dated 11th August 2022 for the modification to remove all monetary contributions associat
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-06-18
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- Land At Lawrence Hill Wincanton Somerset BA9 9RT
Discharge of Condition No. 9 (CEMP) of Planning Application 19/02245/OUT.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-01-10
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A brief summary of West Hill (BA9) in Somerset

West Hill (BA9) is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in West Hill (BA9) show an average sale price of £288,799, 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 West Hill (BA9) a particularly low-crime area.

West Hill (BA9) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wincanton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.

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Planning Activity in West Hill (BA9)

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near West Hill (BA9). Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 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 West Hill (BA9).

The average decision period of 76 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 West Hill (BA9) were discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (4), outline applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

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