How long do planning decisions take near Windmill Hill?

The average planning decision time near Windmill Hill is 28 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 Windmill Hill?

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

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

The most common type of planning application near Windmill Hill is amendment applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Windmill Hill?

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Windmill Hill, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Windmill Hill, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Windmill 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.

About Windmill Hill

Ashill is a quaint village and civil parish in Somerset, England, located 7 miles south of Taunton and 3 miles north-west of Ilminster. The parish encompasses the hamlet of Windmill Hill and is home to a population of 529 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
LSOA: South Somerset 019A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Windmill Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Windmill 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 Windmill Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Windmill Hill.

- Ashlea Windmill Hill Lane Ashill Ilminster Somerset TA19 9NT
Non Material Amendment to approved application 23/02923/HOU to remove the workshop from the approved plans. The proposal would be just to build the 3-bay garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-02-22
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A brief summary of Windmill Hill in Somerset

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Windmill Hill a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Windmill Hill

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Windmill Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.

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

The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Windmill Hill were amendments (2), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

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