How long do planning decisions take near Winford?

The average planning decision time near Winford is 69 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 Winford?

The planning approval rate near Winford is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Winford?

The most common type of planning application near Winford is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Winford?

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Winford, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Winford, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Winford 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 Winford

Winford is a village and civil parish located in the Chew Valley of Somerset, England, approximately 8 miles south of Bristol. With a population of 2,153, it falls under the jurisdiction of the North Somerset unitary authority, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments in the region.

Population: 2,369 (2021)

District: North Somerset

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Area Information

Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: North East Somerset and Hanham
LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 021A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Winford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Winford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Winford.

- 8 William's Yard Winford BS40 8DF
T1: full crown reduction by approximately 1.5 to 2 metres to appropriate growth points deadwood removal and light crown thin.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-04-15
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A brief summary of Winford in Somerset

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Winford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hartcliff Rocks Quarry SSSI. 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 Winford

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Winford. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Winford.

At 69 days on average, decisions near Winford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Winford were full planning applications (6), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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