How long do planning decisions take near Wrington?

The average planning decision time near Wrington is 53 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 Wrington?

The planning approval rate near Wrington is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wrington?

The most common type of planning application near Wrington is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Wrington, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wrington, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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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: Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: North East Somerset and Hanham
LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 021A

Crime Statistics

8 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 4
criminal-damage-arson: 1
other-theft: 1
public-order: 1
other-crime: 1

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

11 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: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-03
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Broadstone Silver Street Wrington North Somerset BS40 5QE
T1-Prunus-crown reduce by approx. 3m (to previous points) beginning to outgrow position within the space available
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-09-05
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- Pavilion Silver Street Wrington North Somerset
Advertisement consent for the provision of an externally painted sign measuring 2150mm wide x 1850mm high onto the north western gable wall of the recreation field pavilion illuminated with 2no. angle
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-05-17
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- Webbsbrook Cottage Silver Street Wrington North Somerset BS40 5QL
T 1 Beech Tree reduce the crown by up to 1mtr and create 1.5m clearance with the cottage
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-01-08
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A brief summary of Wrington in Somerset

There were 8 crimes reported in the Wrington area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

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, 19 planning applications were submitted near Wrington. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Wrington maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 53 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 full planning applications (7), tree works (7), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 37% 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, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.

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