Wookey Hole, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wookey Hole, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wookey Hole 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 Wookey Hole
Wookey Hole is a picturesque village in Somerset, England, renowned for its stunning Wookey Hole show caves. This unique geological attraction draws visitors and researchers alike, making it an important area for potential planning applications related to tourism, conservation, and local development.
District: St Cuthbert Out
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £389,669 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Mendip 006B
Crime Statistics
17 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 9
- violent-crime: 4
- other-theft: 2
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wookey Hole.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wookey Hole.
- 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 Wookey Hole based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Wookey Hole.
- - 2 Milton Terrace Milton Lane Wookey Hole Wells Somerset BA5 1DD
Proposed first floor extension over kitchen.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Akora Titlands Lane Wookey Hole Wells Somerset BA5 1BD
Application for a proposed lawful development certificate for Hard & Soft Landscaping & Surface Water Drainage regarding application 2017/1224/FUL.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-12-27
View full details - - The Bell House School Hill Wookey Hole Wells Somerset BA5 1BZ
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-06-09
View full details - - Milton Cottage Milton Lane Wookey Hole Wells Somerset BA5 1DG
Variation of condition 2 (Plans List) to alter front elevation from render to stone wall and brick detailing on consent 2022/1682/HSE (Demolish outbuildings and erect two storey side extension with ga
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Wookey Hole in Somerset
Wookey Hole is a picturesque village in Somerset, England, renowned for its stunning Wookey Hole show caves. This unique geological attraction draws visitors and researchers alike, making it an important area for potential planning applications related to tourism, conservation, and local development. It sits within the St Cuthbert Out district.
Property prices in Wookey Hole show an average sale price of £389,669, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 17 crimes reported in the Wookey Hole area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Wookey Hole has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wells. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Wookey Hole includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wookey Station SSSI, Wookey Hole SSSI, Ebbor Gorge SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Somerset & Mendip Bats, Mendip Woodlands. 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, Wookey Hole 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 Wookey Hole
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Wookey Hole. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Wookey Hole.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wookey Hole were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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