What types of planning applications are most common near West Horrington?

The most common type of planning application near West Horrington is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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West Horrington, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Horrington, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in West Horrington 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 West Horrington

West Horrington is a quaint collection of three small villages located within the parish of St Cuthbert Out, situated just 1 mile east of Wells, Somerset. This picturesque area offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it an appealing location for planning applications related to residential and development projects.

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Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
LSOA: Mendip 008D

Crime Statistics

3 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 2
criminal-damage-arson: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Horrington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Horrington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of West Horrington in Somerset

Neighbourhood safety in West Horrington is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.

West Horrington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Mendip Hospital. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around West Horrington includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills. 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 West Horrington

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near West Horrington.

The most common application types near West Horrington were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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