Castle Cary, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Castle Cary, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Castle Cary
Castle Cary is a market town and civil parish located in south Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles northwest of Wincanton and 8 miles south of Shepton Mallet. Nestled at the foot of Lodge Hill and alongside the River Cary, a tributary of the Parrett, the town offers a blend of historical charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 2,411 (2021)
District: South Somerset
Website: http://www.castlecary.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £380,710 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Castle Cary.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Castle Cary.
- 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 Castle Cary based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Castle Cary.
- - Centaur House Torbay Road Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7EU
Roof Overclad of Warehouse 1 and Warehouse 3
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Marshland Station Road Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7BX
Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 5 Trees within a Conservation Area. T1 Acer: Reduce south quadrant by 2 metres T2 Acer: Reduce west quadrant by 2 metres T3 Acer: Shorteni
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 6 Clothier Meadows Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7HA
Certificate of Lawfullness for the proposed siting of a self-contained mobile home (hybrid garden annexe) entirely ancillary to the use of the main dwelling house within the residential curtilage
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Co-operative Retail Services Ltd The Triangle Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7BD
The display of 4no. externally illuminated fascia signs; 2no. non-illuminated fascia signs; 1no. non-illuminated projecting sign; 2no. post mounted non-illuminated sign; and 3no. wall mounted non-illu
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - Centaur Services Ltd Centaur House Torbay Road Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7EU
Non Material Amendment to approved application 23/03085/FUL to Extend warehouse 5 by 3.5m wide for buildability purposes
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-10-02
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A brief summary of Castle Cary in Somerset
Castle Cary is a market town and civil parish located in south Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles northwest of Wincanton and 8 miles south of Shepton Mallet. Nestled at the foot of Lodge Hill and alongside the River Cary, a tributary of the Parrett, the town offers a blend of historical charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,411 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.
Property prices in Castle Cary show an average sale price of £380,710, 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 Castle Cary a particularly low-crime area.
Castle Cary has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Higher Flax Mills, Ansford, Castle Cary. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Castle Cary planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.castlecary.org.uk/. 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 Castle Cary
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Castle Cary. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Castle Cary maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
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 Castle Cary were tree works (6), discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (4). 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 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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