Bishop Sutton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bishop Sutton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bishop Sutton 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 Bishop Sutton
Bishop Sutton is a picturesque village nestled on the northern slopes of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, part of the affluent Chew Valley. Located approximately ten miles south of Bristol along the A368 road, it lies east of Chew Valley Lake and is adjacent to the village of Stowey, together forming the civil parish of Stowey Sutton. This area's scenic beauty and accessibility make it an attractive location for potential planning applications.
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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 023E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bishop Sutton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bishop Sutton.
- 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 Bishop Sutton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Bishop Sutton.
- 26/02019/CLPU - 33 Parkfield Gardens, Bishop Sutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 5XF
Conversion of garage to bedroom and bathroom, including installation of window to replace garage door. Front lounge window sill lowered, removal of hanging tiles and installation of external wall insu
Status: Undecided | Type: Cert of Lawfulness (Proposed) 192 | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-26 - - Applethwaite , Sutton Hill Road, Bishop Sutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 5UR
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 33 Parkfield Gardens, Bishop Sutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 5XF
Prior approval request for single storey rear extension that would 1) extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.60 metres, 2) have a maximum height of 3 metres and 3) have eaves that are
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Stitchings Shord Farm, Stitchings Shord Lane, Bishop Sutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 5UD
Discharge of condition 5 (Bicycle Storage (Pre-occupation)) and condition 12 (Renewable energy) of application 21/00690/FUL (Erection of 1no. 3bed dwelling for agricultural worker).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 15 Hillside Gardens, Bishop Sutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 5XG
Erection of double-storey side infill extension between dwelling and garage, single-storey extension to rear elevation and dormer extension at first floor level to rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Stitchings Shord Farm , Stitchings Shord Lane, Bishop Sutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 5UD
Discharge of conditions 5 (Bicycle Storage (Pre-occupation)), 6 (External Lighting (Bespoke Trigger)), 10 (Landscape Design Proposals (Bespoke Trigger) and 12 (Renewable Energy (Pre-occupation)) of ap
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - Stowey Way , Sutton Hill Road, Bishop Sutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 5UR
Application for prior approval of a proposed enlargement of a dwellinghouse by construction of an additional storey.
Status: Permitted | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - 24 Parkfield Gardens, Bishop Sutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 5XF
Erection of rear dormer (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Land Betwwen Three Gables And Paysons Croft, Church Lane, Bishop Sutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset,
Variation of condition 7 of application 20/00257/FUL (Erection of dwelling).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Bishop Sutton in Somerset
Bishop Sutton is a picturesque village nestled on the northern slopes of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, part of the affluent Chew Valley. Located approximately ten miles south of Bristol along the A368 road, it lies east of Chew Valley Lake and is adjacent to the village of Stowey, together forming the civil parish of Stowey Sutton. This area's scenic beauty and accessibility make it an attractive location for potential planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bishop Sutton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bishop Sutton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chew Valley Lake SSSI, Burledge Sidelands and Meadows SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Chew Valley Lake. 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, Bishop Sutton 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 Bishop Sutton
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Bishop Sutton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bishop Sutton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Bishop Sutton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bishop Sutton were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).
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