Bowlish, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bowlish, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Bowlish
Shepton Mallet is a historic market town in Somerset, located approximately 16 miles southwest of Bath and 5 miles east of Wells, with a population of around 10,810 as of 2019. Nestled near the Mendip Hills and the River Sheppey, the town boasts a rich heritage, including evidence of Roman settlement and a medieval parish church among its listed buildings. Known for its cider production and proximity to the Glastonbury Festival and the Royal Bath and West of England Society showground, Shepton Mallet presents unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly in heritage preservation and tourism development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £331,810 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Mendip 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bowlish.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bowlish.
- 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 Bowlish based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Bowlish.
- - The Old Coach House Pike Hill Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5JB
Section felling of Ash (T1) & Eucalyptus (T2) to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Church Of St Peter And St Paul Market Place Shepton Mallet Somerset
1- Tilia- repollard to pervious pruning points/reduce from property, crown lift to 5m. 6- Tilia- crown lift to 5m, pollard to approx.12m, reduce laterals accordingly. 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 & 25 - Til
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 10 Peter Street Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5BL
T1 - London Plane - Crown reduction by 2-3m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 14 Coombe Lane Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5XD
(G1, 5, 9, 10, 14, 18, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 34)- Fraxinus excelsior - Fell. (1)- Acer pseudoplatanus- extended branch reduction 2-3 meters over power lines. (6)- Acer pseudoplatanus- crown reduce t
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - The Shambles Market Place Shepton Mallet Somerset
Structural stiffening of cross beams and application of stain and intumescent paint to exposed softwood and plywood roof surfaces
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Public Open Space East Of 14 To 20 Elm Way Shepton Mallet Somerset
T4- Acer Pseudoplatanus- Reduce laterals by 2 meters or suitable pruning point, lift crown to 4 meters above ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Gym The Amulet 7 Market Place Shepton Mallet Somerset
Application for an existing lawful development certificate for use of a gymnasium.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 9 Hazel Walk Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5UU
T1 - Alder - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Highfield House Park Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5BP
Installation of a Radon sump, fan, associated extraction tubing & ductwork.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 1A Queens Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5TF
Change of use of an ancillary annexe to an open market dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - 1 Town Street Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5BB
Approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Stone Cleaning Sample) 6 (Materials) and 7 (Mortar Mix) on consent 2024/1467/LBC
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - 50 Beech Avenue Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5XW
Ash (M1098) - Crown reduce 50% (High pollard) NB. amended description as agreed with applicant.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-11-03
View full details - - Judges Court 3A Waterloo Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5HG
T1 - Single Leylandii - Fell. Replace with Fruit Trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - 4A Townsend Shopping Park Townsend Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5EG
2020/0350/FULInstallation of 3no. Illuminated Fascia signs and 1 no Glazing Vinyl.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Bowlish in Somerset
Shepton Mallet is a historic market town in Somerset, located approximately 16 miles southwest of Bath and 5 miles east of Wells, with a population of around 10,810 as of 2019. Nestled near the Mendip Hills and the River Sheppey, the town boasts a rich heritage, including evidence of Roman settlement and a medieval parish church among its listed buildings. Known for its cider production and proximity to the Glastonbury Festival and the Royal Bath and West of England Society showground, Shepton Mallet presents unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly in heritage preservation and tourism development.
Property prices in Bowlish show an average sale price of £331,810, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bowlish a particularly low-crime area.
Bowlish has one conservation area within its boundaries: Shepton Mallet. 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 Bowlish includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hobb's Quarry SSSI, Viaduct Quarry SSSI, Windsor Hill Quarry SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Bowlish 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 Bowlish
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Bowlish. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Bowlish.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Bowlish slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bowlish were tree works (12), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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