How long do planning decisions take near Chew Stoke?

The average planning decision time near Chew Stoke is 56 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Chew Stoke?

The planning approval rate near Chew Stoke is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Chew Stoke?

The most common type of planning application near Chew Stoke is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Chew Stoke?

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Chew Stoke, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Chew Stoke, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Chew Stoke 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 Chew Stoke

Chew Stoke is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the affluent Chew Valley of Somerset, England, roughly 8 miles south of Bristol and 10 miles north of Wells. Nestled at the northern edge of the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Chew Stoke is also part of the Bristol and Bath green belt, offering a blend of scenic landscapes and residential charm. The parish encompasses the nearby hamlet of Breach Hill, situated about 2 miles southwest of the village.

Population: 1,038 (2021)

District: Bath and North East Somerset

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Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: North East Somerset and Hanham
LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 021A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Chew Stoke.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chew Stoke.

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 Chew Stoke based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Chew Stoke.

26/01453/FUL - Church Farm , Church Lane, Chew Stoke, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8TU
Installation of Freestanding Electric Vehicle Charging Point
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-05-14
- 3 Sunny Patch, School Lane, Chew Stoke, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8UY
Erection of a two-storey side extension with associated fenestrations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-02-17
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A brief summary of Chew Stoke in Somerset

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chew Stoke a particularly low-crime area.

Chew Stoke has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chew Stoke. 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 Chew Stoke includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chew Valley Lake SSSI; 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.

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Planning Activity in Chew Stoke

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Chew Stoke. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chew Stoke may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Chew Stoke were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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