How long do planning decisions take near Weston Park?

The average planning decision time near Weston Park is 52 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 Weston Park?

The planning approval rate near Weston Park is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Weston Park?

The most common type of planning application near Weston Park is tree works applications, with 66 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Weston Park?

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Weston Park, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Weston Park, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Weston Park 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 Weston Park

Weston Park, located in Weston-under-Lizard, Staffordshire, is a historic country house set within over 1,000 acres of landscaped grounds designed by Capability Brown. Situated just 10 miles northwest of Wolverhampton and 8 miles east of Telford, the estate features a Grade I listed 17th-century Hall, alongside several Grade II listed structures, including the Orangery and Stable block. This rich historical context makes Weston Park a focal point for planning applications and developments in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £488,970 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Bath
LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 010B

Crime Statistics

130 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 38
shoplifting: 33
anti-social-behaviour: 17
vehicle-crime: 11
public-order: 8
other-theft: 6
burglary: 5
criminal-damage-arson: 4
other-crime: 4
drugs: 2
possession-of-weapons: 1
robbery: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Weston Park.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Weston Park based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

42 planning applications found near Weston Park.

- 19 Summerhill Road, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2UP
External works including removal and replacement of western extension, replacement of concrete roof with standing seam zinc roof, replacement of UPVC windows and doors with Crittall style, introductio
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-04
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- Cowleas House , Sion Hill, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2UL
Discharge of conditions 2 (Materials - Submission of Schedule and Samples (Bespoke Trigger)) and 5 (Soft landscaping and tree planting (compliance)) of application 25/01220/FUL (Alterations to the exi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-04
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26/01864/LBA - Weston Farm , Weston Farm Lane, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 4EY
External alterations for the replacement of six wooden, sliding sash windows on front elevation with identical wooden, sliding sash windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent (Alts/exts) | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-06-03
- Barnbridge House , Primrose Hill, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2UT
Variation of condition 2 (Plans List) of application 26/00500/VAR (Variation of condition 2 (Plans List) of application 25/04290/VAR (Variation of condition 3 (Materials - Sample of Render (Bespoke Tr
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-05-26
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26/02015/VAR - Barnbridge House , Primrose Hill, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2UT
Variation of condition 2 (Plans List) of application 26/00500/VAR (Variation of condition 2 (Plans List) of application 25/04290/VAR (Variation of condition 3 (Materials - Sample of Render (Bespoke Tr
Status: Undecided | Type: Application for Variation of Condition | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-26
- Oakfield , Weston Park, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 4AS
Discharge of conditions 4 (Implementation of Wildlife Scheme (Pre-occupation)), 5 (External Lighting (Bespoke Trigger)), 6 (Bicycle Storage (Pre-occupation) and 7 (Refuse and Recycling Storage (Pre-oc
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-05-20
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26/01939/COND - Oakfield , Weston Park, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 4AS
Discharge of conditions 4 (Implementation of Wildlife Scheme (Pre-occupation)), 5 (External Lighting (Bespoke Trigger)), 6 (Bicycle Storage (Pre-occupation) and 7 (Refuse and Recycling Storage (Pre-oc
Status: Undecided | Type: Discharge of Condition | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-20
- 19 Summerhill Road, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2UP
T1 Sycamore - Crown reduce by approx 3m to leave a natural shape. Crown raise to 3m above ground level. T2 Yew tree - Section fell to as close to ground level to allow for more parking and a new plant
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-05-07
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- 15 Prospect Place, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 4EU
External alterations for the replacement of existing flat roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-05-05
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- Holmlea , 9B Prospect Place, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 4EU
5x Large Leylandii Conifers - fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-05-05
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26/01711/TCA - Holmlea , 9B Prospect Place, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 4EU
5x Large Leylandii Conifers - fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-05
26/01627/FUL - 94 Purlewent Drive, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 4BB
Replacement of existing side lean-to structure with new side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-28
- 94 Purlewent Drive, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 4BB
Replacement of existing side lean-to structure with new side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-28
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- 6 Summerhill Road, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2UR
Erection of detached outbuilding garden room (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-01
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- Cranwell House , Weston Park East, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2UZ
T1 - Quercus Robur - Remove secondary limbs leaving main limb structure as habitat T2 - Ilex aquifolium - Fell - Due to heavy lean and major crown dieback T3 - Quercus robur - Reduce 2x south facing l
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-30
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- 17 Prospect Place, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 4EU
Replacement of existing roof coverings on higher main roof pitches, installation of new breathable felt membrane and timber battens, and rehang of existing roof tiles, re-bed existing bathstone ridge
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-13
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- 22 Primrose Hill, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2UT
T1 Magnolia - to be reduced in height by 1500mm and T2 Holly - to be reduced in height by 1000mm and reduced in width by 500mm.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-02-19
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- Primrose Hill Farm , Primrose Hill, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2UT
Horse Chestnut (34) - fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-02-16
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- Barnbridge House , Primrose Hill, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2UT
Variation of condition 2 (Plans List) of application 25/04290/VAR (Variation of condition 3 (Materials - Sample of Render (Bespoke Trigger) of application 24/01933/FUL (Erection of two storey extensio
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-02-10
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- 3 Mountain Ash, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2UU
Beech T1 - reduce and shape, back to the old cut points by 1.5 m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-01-27
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A brief summary of Weston Park in Somerset

Property prices in Weston Park show an average sale price of £488,970, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Weston Park area recorded 130 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Weston Park has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bath. 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 Weston Park includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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 Weston Park

In the last 24 months, 168 planning applications were submitted near Weston Park. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Weston Park may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Weston Park were tree works (66), discharge of conditions (23), listed building and heritage (21). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 16 medium-scale applications, 122 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 76 applications
Refused: 0 applications
Withdrawn: 4 applications
Awaiting decision: 87 applications

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