Bruton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bruton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bruton 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 Bruton
Bruton is a quaint market town and civil parish located in Somerset, England, positioned along the River Brue and the A359, connecting Frome and Yeovil. With a population of 2,907, it lies 7 miles southeast of Shepton Mallet and encompasses the hamlets of Wyke Champflower and Redlynch. This picturesque town offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an interesting area for planning applications.
Population: 2,874 (2021)
District: South Somerset
Website: http://www.brutontown.com/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £457,087 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bruton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bruton.
- 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 Bruton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Bruton.
- - Kings School Plox Bruton Somerset BA10 0ED
Notification of intent to Fell No. 4 Trees and Carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 2 Trees within a Conservation Area. T1- Cherry - fell - close to bt cables and long side limbs with diseased and deca
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - Land At Coxs Close Bruton Somerset BA10 0NA
Notification of intent to fell No.01 Field Maple (T1) included within Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - Abbey Field Kings School Plox Bruton Somerset BA10 0EH
Notification of intent to carry out works to No. 1 Yew Tree within a Conservation Area. Reduce the width of ungainly branches and make safe so the electric line nearby is not disturbed or damaged in h
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Silk Mill House High Street Bruton Somerset BA10 0AL
Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. T1 - Fig tree. The tree has been lopped a number of times in the past (we are new owners) and has still
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 13 High Street Bruton Somerset BA10 0AB
Discharge of condition No.04 (Mortar details) of planning application 25/00680/LBC
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Glen House 19 Quaperlake Street Bruton Somerset BA10 0HF
Removal of concrete roof tiles to the rear and sides of the house and their replacement with natural slate. Installation of a wall light adjacent front door.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Land At Patwell Street Bruton Somerset
Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 and Fell No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. T1 - Willow - Reduction by 2 metres on the top. T2 - Horse Chesnut - Fell as suffering f
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 2 Uphills Bruton Somerset BA10 0ES
Demolition of a single-storey side extension and erection of a part double-storey, part single-storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - Castle Inn 45 High Street Bruton Somerset BA10 0AW
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed works: projection wall plate at first floor rear bathroom, main roof/rear slate roof/lower two roofs to rear elevation and wall plates acr
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Daydon Lodge Godminster Lane Bruton Somerset BA10 0NB
Erection of a car port, garden store with home office and store over. (GR 368211/134182)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2015-02-23
View full details - - Daydon Lodge Godminster Lane Bruton Somerset BA10 0NB
Erection of a single and a two storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse to replace conservatory, utility room and garage (GR:368211/134182)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2013-02-12
View full details - - Garage Block Park Way Bruton Somerset BA10 0BU
Application to vary conditions 2 and 9 of planning permission 08/04589/FUL dated 30/09/2009 (GR 368117/134283)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2011-11-16
View full details - - Garage Block Park Way Bruton Somerset
Application to vary condition 9 of 08/04589/FUL to allow initial occupation of approved dwellings without the construction of table top junction.(GR 368117/134283)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2011-07-13
View full details - - Garage Block Park Way Bruton Somerset
Demolition of existing garages and the erection of two houses (GR 368117/134283)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2008-10-23
View full details - - 5 Lusty Gardens Bruton Somerset BA10 0BR
Erection of a extension to side and rear of dwelling (gr 368043/134302)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2004-07-14
View full details - 15-96834-604 - Transmitting Station Lusty Hill Farm Lusty Bruton Somerset
The installation of three UMTS antennae an equipment cabin and meter cabinet (gr 680/341)
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2000-10-16
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A brief summary of Bruton in Somerset
Bruton is a quaint market town and civil parish located in Somerset, England, positioned along the River Brue and the A359, connecting Frome and Yeovil. With a population of 2,907, it lies 7 miles southeast of Shepton Mallet and encompasses the hamlets of Wyke Champflower and Redlynch. This picturesque town offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an interesting area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,874 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.
Property prices in Bruton show an average sale price of £457,087, 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 Bruton a particularly low-crime area.
Bruton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bruton. 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 Bruton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bruton Railway Cutting SSSI, Godminster Lane Quarry and Railway Cutting SSSI; 4 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, Bruton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.brutontown.com/. 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 Bruton
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Bruton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bruton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bruton were tree works (6), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Lusty planning applications
- West End planning applications
- Discove planning applications
- Pitcombe planning applications
- Wyke Champflower planning applications
- Redlynch planning applications
- Cole planning applications
- Stoney Stoke planning applications
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