Search Bishop Sutton planning applications
14 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Bishop Sutton · updated daily · Bath and North East Somerset Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Whatley House, Ham Lane, Bishop Sutton, Bristol, BS39 5TYAwaiting decisionPrior approval request for change of use of Agricultural Building to 1no. Dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and associated operational development.Agriculture to Dwelling Prior ApprovalReceived 29 Oct 202626/04222/ADCOU
- West Burton Power Station North Road West Burton Nottinghamshire DN22 9BLAwaiting decisionDischarge of Requirement 13 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) of the West Burton Solar Project Order 2025.Request for Condition DischargeReceived 16 Oct 202626/01353/COND
- Mountain Ash Farm, Wick Road, Bishop Sutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 5XDApprovedChanges to fenestration and insertion of 2 rooflights (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development)Cert of Lawfulness (Proposed) 192Received 16 Sep 2026Decided 22 Oct 202626/03563/CLPU
- Greenacres, Bonhill Road, Bishop Sutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 5TSApprovedDemolition of side-garage, front porch, previous rear extensions, and two-storey element. Erection of new side extension, new front porch, and rear two-storey extension.Full ApplicationReceived 23 Jul 2026Decided 11 Sep 202626/02753/FUL
- Pumping Station, Ham Lane, Bishop Sutton, Bristol, Bath And North East SomersetApprovedDischarge of conditions 7 (Landscape Design Proposals) of application 25/03884/FUL (Change the land use of the area surrounding Bishop Sutton SPS from agricultural to Wessex Water operational land. Extend the existing site boundary by an area of approximately 320m2 to the west. Install features within and in land adjacent to the site extension to include below ground storage tank, access covers, manholes, and below ground pipework associated with the new storage tank, extension of 13m to the existing tanker parking area, roadside control kiosk with dimensions 3.1m L x 0.5m W x 2.1m H on reinforced concrete base slab, relocation of existing generator with dimensions 5m L x 1.5m W x 2.25m H and fuel tank with dimensions 1.6m L x 1m W x 1.5 H, 1.8m high chain-link security fence surrounding the new site boundary, 1.2m high single leaf heavy duty field gate for access to adjacent planting area, temporary removal of a 5m section of hedgerow to increase the size of the existing access into the site north of Bishop Sutton SPS to facilitate construction vehicle access and area of light duty stone covering the remaining area of the site extension)Discharge of ConditionReceived 21 Jul 2026Decided 12 Aug 202626/02738/COND
Planning in Bishop Sutton
- Approved
- 100%
- 12 of 12 decided
- Decision time
- about 6 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bishop Sutton in the last 24 months, from Bath and North East Somerset Council's planning register.
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BS39 105 applications in the last 12 months
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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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bishop Sutton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bishop Sutton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Bishop Sutton has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
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In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Bishop Sutton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (3), outline applications (1).