How long do planning decisions take near Winscombe?

The average planning decision time near Winscombe is 67 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 Winscombe?

The planning approval rate near Winscombe is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Winscombe?

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

How can I track planning applications near Winscombe?

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Winscombe, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Winscombe, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Winscombe 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 Winscombe

Winscombe is a large village located in the North Somerset unitary district, nestled on the western edge of the Mendip Hills. Situated approximately 7 miles southeast of Weston-super-Mare and 14 miles southwest of Bristol, it serves as a hub for several surrounding communities, including Barton, Hale, Oakridge, Nye, Sidcot, and Woodborough. The village is centred around the Parish Church of St James the Great, making it a significant focal point for local planning and development activities.

District: Winscombe and Sandford

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £498,289 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
LSOA: North Somerset 024C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Winscombe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Winscombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Winscombe.

26/P/1416/TPO - 1 Sidcot Lane Winscombe BS25 1LA
We would like to remove 2 low branches from a large oak tree (oak 1) in our garden. We would like to lift both branches to provide 6 meters of clearance from the ground. Crown lift required, as one br
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-07-08
- 1 Sidcot Lane Winscombe BS25 1LA
We would like to remove 2 low branches from a large oak tree (oak 1) in our garden. We would like to lift both branches to provide 6 meters of clearance from the ground. Crown lift required, as one br
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-07-06
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26/P/1379/FUH - 21 Brae Road Winscombe BS25 1LN
Erection of first floor side extension over existing garage.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-07-02
26/P/1251/TPO - 21 The Green Winscombe BS25 1AL
T1 - Ash - Fell
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-06-18
- 21 The Green Winscombe BS25 1AL
T1 - Ash - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-06-15
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- Co-op Woodborough Road Winscombe BS25 1AB
Proposed retention of 2no.existing, previously installed A/C condenser units positioned to the rear of the store.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-16
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- 26 Observatory Field Winscombe BS25 1LL
Proposed demolition of rear conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension, front porch extension and 2no. rear dormers.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-16
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- 25 Sidcot Lane Winscombe BS25 1LA
Proposed demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of a single storey extension in-place. Erection of a single storey infill extension to the front elevation and raised patio to the rear e
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-15
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- 9 Belmont Road Winscombe BS25 1LE
Non-material amendment to application 24/P/1123/FUH (Proposed erection of a single storey rear/side wrap around extension following demolition of the existing attached garages.) to allow for reduction
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-06-18
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- 11 Lynchmead Winscombe BS25 1AT
Prior approval request for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a pitched roof that would 1) extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.00 metres; 2) have a maximum height o
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-09-02
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- 3 Lynchmead Winscombe BS25 1AT
Proposed erection of a single storey extension to the North-West elevation, a two storey extension to the North/East elevations and a canopy front porch to the South-East elevation. Creation of 2no. N
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-01-10
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A brief summary of Winscombe in Somerset

Property prices in Winscombe show an average sale price of £498,289, 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 Winscombe a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Winscombe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Crook Peak to Shute Shelve Hill SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Mendip Limestone Grasslands. 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 Winscombe

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Winscombe. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Winscombe.

At 67 days on average, decisions near Winscombe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Winscombe were full planning applications (6), tree works (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 26% 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, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

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