Doulting, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Doulting, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Doulting
Doulting is a picturesque village and civil parish located 1.5 miles east of Shepton Mallet in Somerset, England, along the A361. Its proximity to Shepton Mallet makes it a key area for planning applications, catering to both local development and community needs.
Population: 596 (2021)
District: Mendip
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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: Frome and East Somerset
- LSOA: Mendip 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Doulting.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Doulting.
- 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 Doulting based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Doulting.
- - Oriel Cottage 51 Church Lane Doulting Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4QE
T1 Beech - Fell T2 Ash - Fell T3 Cypress - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - Church Of St Aldhelm Church Lane Doulting Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4QE
TPO M1360: T1 - Yew: reduce by approx 4m in height and shape accordingly to leave a low dome and remove the overhanging foliage from the access track. Pruning cuts up to an approx diameter of 250mm.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - New Buildings 58 Doulting Hill To Farrington Lane Doulting Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4QF
First floor extension to existing detached double garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-04-23
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A brief summary of Doulting in Somerset
Doulting is a picturesque village and civil parish located 1.5 miles east of Shepton Mallet in Somerset, England, along the A361. Its proximity to Shepton Mallet makes it a key area for planning applications, catering to both local development and community needs. The settlement has a population of approximately 596 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.
Property prices in Doulting 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 Doulting a particularly low-crime area.
Doulting has one conservation area within its boundaries: Doulting. 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 Doulting includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Doulting Railway Cutting SSSI. 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, Doulting 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 Doulting
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Doulting. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Doulting may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Doulting were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.