Wrington, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wrington, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wrington 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 Wrington
Wrington is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the northern slopes of the Mendip Hills in North Somerset, England. Situated in the valley of the Congresbury Yeo river, it is approximately 9 miles east of Weston-super-Mare and 3 miles southeast of Yatton. As of the 2011 Census, Wrington had a population of 2,633, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area.
Population: 2,767 (2021)
District: North Somerset
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Somerset
- LSOA: North Somerset 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wrington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wrington.
- 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 Wrington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
105 planning applications found near Wrington.
- - 24 Orchard Close Wrington BS40 5ND
Proposed demolition of existing detached garage, rear extension and front bay-window. Erection of a single storey rear/side extension including new attached garage with fenestration alterations throug
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Wrington C Of E Primary School Road Wrington BS40 5NA
H1 (Red Line on plan) - Strim soft vegetation to as close to ground level as possible. Reduce width of hedges back by approx 1 m to allow straight line for fence erection and crown lift all trees over
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 2 Garstons Close Wrington BS40 5QT
Demolition of the existing conservatory and proposed erection of a two storey rear infill extension and a single storey rear extension with associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Hares Park Havyatt Road Wrington BS40 5NL
The erection of 2.43m high mesh security fencing along Havyatt Road boundary
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Former Printworks Rear Of Mulberry Cottage Church Walk Wrington BS40 5QQ
Request to discharge conditions 4 (Installation of vent tiles and sun tunnels), 6 (Specification of insulation and vapour membrane) and 7 (Heritage rooflights) on application 23/P/2555/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - Wilderspool Bells Walk Wrington BS40 5PU
Demolition of an existing length of natural stone boundary wall along with a timber fence and the extension of an existing blockwork wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Willows Church Walk Wrington BS40 5QQ
T1 Sycamore reduce by up to 3-4 metres. T2 Silver Birch reduce by up to 3 metres. T3 Sycamore reduce by up to 3-4 metres. T4 Silver Birch remove to ground level. T5 Sycamore reduce by up to 3-4 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - Mulberry Cottage Church Walk Wrington BS40 5QQ
Request to discharge conditions 11, (Surface water drainage details), 14, (Construction environmental management plan), 16, (Wildlife enhancement strategy) and 17, (Construction method statement) on a
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-04-08
View full details - - 23 Orchard Close Wrington BS40 5ND
Erection of a side extension to west elevation, canopy porch to south elevation. Increase in ridge height and the installation of a flat-roof dormer to the south elevation and 3no. rooflights to the N
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Piltdown Church Walk Wrington BS40 5QQ
Hazel (T1) Pollard back to 2m from ground level. Tulip Tree (T4) Crown reduce by 3m in height and 1.5m laterally back to the previous pruning points. Crown lift to 4m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-11-11
View full details - - Piltdown Church Walk Wrington BS40 5QQ
Holm Oak (T2) Fell remaining significantly leaning stem of the original 3
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-11-11
View full details - - Wrington Chemists Silver Street Wrington BS40 5QE
Proposed installation of a new fire escape door to the side elevation and installation of an air conditioning unit on the existing flat roof to the rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-09-03
View full details - - Ashley House Silver Street Wrington BS40 5QE
Proposed like-for-like replacement of 4no. windows to the South elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - 2 Webbsbrook House Silver Street Wrington BS40 5QL
Certificate of lawfulness to confirm that material operations undertaken prior to 20th April 2021 in association with planning permission 17/P/5287/FUL constitute a lawful material start and according
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-03-11
View full details - - Brookside Church Walk Wrington BS40 5QQ
Various works on trees provided in report.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-01-22
View full details - - 29 Rickyard Road Wrington BS40 5RR
T1 - Alder - Remove stem closest to the house
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - Ashley House Silver Street Wrington BS40 5QE
Retrospective application for the placement of a greenhouse to the front of Ashley House.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-01-05
View full details - - Sandon 5 Orchard Close Wrington North Somerset BS40 5ND
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension, replacement of existing double glazed doors and windows with new and replacement of gravel and tarmac wit
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-12-05
View full details - - Mulberry Cottage Church Walk Wrington BS40 5QQ
Listed building consent for the conversion of existing outhouse (former printworks building/former tannery workshop) to 1no. 4 bed residential dwelling, changes to fenestration, insertion of 4.no roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-11-23
View full details - - Mulberry Cottage Church Walk Wrington BS40 5QQ
Conversion of existing outhouse (former printworks building/former tannery workshop) to 1no. 4 bed residential dwelling, changes to fenestration and insertion of 4.no rooflights to west elevation. Dem
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-11-13
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A brief summary of Wrington in Somerset
Wrington is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the northern slopes of the Mendip Hills in North Somerset, England. Situated in the valley of the Congresbury Yeo river, it is approximately 9 miles east of Weston-super-Mare and 3 miles southeast of Yatton. As of the 2011 Census, Wrington had a population of 2,633, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,767 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Somerset district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wrington a particularly low-crime area.
Wrington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lower Langford, Wrington. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Wrington includes 13 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Wrington
In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near Wrington. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Wrington.
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 Wrington were tree works (22), full planning applications (19), discharge of conditions (9). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 51 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 31 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 31 applications
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