How long do planning decisions take near Wonderstone?

The average planning decision time near Wonderstone is 22 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 Wonderstone?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Wonderstone?

The most common type of planning application near Wonderstone is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wonderstone?

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Wonderstone, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wonderstone, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £285,604 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Weston-super-Mare
LSOA: North Somerset 023E

Crime Statistics

5 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 1
other-theft: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1
violent-crime: 1
other-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wonderstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Wonderstone.

- Land to the South of Bleadon Bridge, East of, Bridgwater Road, Lympsham, Weston-super-mare, Somerset, BS24
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed erection of an agricultural building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-01-06
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- Hoveland Shiplate Road Bleadon BS24 0NG
Proposed raising of roof ridge height, extension of 2 no. front dormers and installation of a Velux window in place of 1 no. existing front dormer. Proposed erection of a flat-roof rear dormer and int
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Wonderstone in Somerset

Wonderstone is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Wonderstone show an average sale price of £285,604, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Wonderstone is generally good, with just 5 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Wonderstone includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bleadon Hill SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills. 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 Wonderstone

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Wonderstone. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 22 days.

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

The average decision time of 22 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wonderstone were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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