How long do planning decisions take near White Hill?

The average planning decision time near White Hill is 45 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 White Hill?

The planning approval rate near White Hill is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near White Hill?

The most common type of planning application near White Hill is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near White Hill?

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White Hill, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near White Hill, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in White Hill 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: £484,461 (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 012C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near White Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 White Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near White Hill.

26/02513/NMA - 65 Rag Hill, Shoscombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8LS
Non Material Amendment to application 26/00878/FUL (Erection of single storey side extension).
Status: Undecided | Type: Non Material Amendments | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-07-02
- 65 Rag Hill, Shoscombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8LS
Non Material Amendment to application 26/00878/FUL (Erection of single storey side extension).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-07-02
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26/01990/COND - Land And Buildings West Of St Julians Farm, St Julian's Road, Shoscombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset
Discharge of conditions 5 (External & Internal Lighting (Bespoke Trigger - requires approval of details prior to installation of new lighting)) and 15 ( Materials - Submission of Materials Schedule (B
Status: Undecided | Type: Discharge of Condition | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-28
- Land And Buildings West Of St Julians Farm, St Julian's Road, Shoscombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Discharge of conditions 2 (Biodiversity Gain and Habitat Management Plans) and 3 (Wildlife Mitigation) of application 23/03974/FUL (Full planning application, for the erection of 4no family dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-12-19
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- Oak Cottage , 91 White Hill, Shoscombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8LU
Erection of a new single storey glass room to the front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-11-29
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- Sulis Hospital Bath , Foxcote Avenue, Peasedown St John, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8SQ
Non Material Amendment to application 23/03774/FUL (Erection of single storey extension, with roof top plant, landscaping and associated infrastructure (to create Sulis Orthopaedic Elective Centre)).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-08-21
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- St Julian's Farm , St Julian's Road, Shoscombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8NE
Erection of single storey infill extension, conversion of existing integrated garages into living and utility space and single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-09-14
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A brief summary of White Hill in Somerset

White Hill is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in White Hill 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 White Hill a particularly low-crime area.

White Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Radstock. 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 White Hill includes 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, White Hill 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 White Hill

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near White Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

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

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near White Hill were full planning applications (4), amendments (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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