How long do planning decisions take near Winterhead?

The average planning decision time near Winterhead is 84 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 Winterhead?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Winterhead?

The most common type of planning application near Winterhead is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Winterhead?

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Winterhead, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Winterhead, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £500,698 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

12 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 7
vehicle-crime: 2
anti-social-behaviour: 1
criminal-damage-arson: 1
shoplifting: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Winterhead.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Winterhead based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Winterhead.

- Wintrath Bristol Road Winscombe BS25 1PR
Proposed internal and external works to include:- erection of a new covered front porch and rear extension. Reconfigurations to the existing roof form to allow for alterations to the existing dormers
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-09
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A brief summary of Winterhead in Somerset

Winterhead is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Winterhead show an average sale price of £500,698, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 12 crimes reported in the Winterhead area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Winterhead includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Crook Peak to Shute Shelve Hill SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills; 1 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Winterhead 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 Winterhead

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Winterhead. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.

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

The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Winterhead were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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