How long do planning decisions take near East Stoke?

The average planning decision time near East Stoke is 43 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

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

The most common type of planning application near East Stoke is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near East Stoke?

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East Stoke, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near East Stoke, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in East 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 East Stoke

Stoke-sub-Hamdon, often referred to as Stoke under Ham, is a prominent village and civil parish in Somerset, England. Located 5 miles west of Yeovil and connected by the A3088 road, the parish encompasses the village of East Stoke and is situated near the River Parrett, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential and commercial development.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £361,370 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
LSOA: South Somerset 017C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near East Stoke.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East 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 East Stoke based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near East Stoke.

- 25 East Stoke Stoke Sub Hamdon STOKE SUB HAMDON Somerset TA14 6RQ
New flat roof rear dormer to existing loft conversion
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-12-22
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- Little Windsor Windsor Lane Stoke Sub Hamdon Somerset TA14 6UE
Proposed internal alterations and garage conversion
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-12-12
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- Tudor Montacute Road East Stoke Stoke Sub Hamdon Somerset TA14 6UQ
The proposed remodelling of the front elevation. the erection of a ground-floor infill kitchen/dining extension, the extension and enlargement of the existing Attic conversion and the conversion of th
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-12-03
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A brief summary of East Stoke in Somerset

Property prices in East Stoke show an average sale price of £361,370, 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 East Stoke a particularly low-crime area.

East Stoke has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Montacute, Norton sub Hamdon, West Stoke, East Stoke. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around East Stoke includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ham Hill SSSI; 6 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, East Stoke 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 East Stoke

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near East Stoke. The average decision time was 43 days.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near East Stoke were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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