Easton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Easton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Easton 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 Easton
St Cuthbert Out, also known as Wells St Cuthbert Out, is a civil parish located in Somerset, England, completely encircling the city and parish of Wells. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 4,574, reflecting a notable increase from 3,749 in 2011. This growing community may present various opportunities and challenges for planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £379,956 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Mendip 005F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Easton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Easton.
- 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 Easton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Easton.
- - Land At 351663 And 147192 Easton Hill Easton Wells Somerset
Erection of four single storey detached dwellings. Change of use from agicultural land to residential.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - Valley Orchard Easton Hill Easton Wells Somerset BA5 1AT
Approval of details reserved by condition 10 (Drainage) 11 (Reptile Strategy) 12 (External Lighting) 13 (Tree Protection Plan) 14 (Nesting Bird Protection) 15 (Biodiversity Enhancement) 16 (European P
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Little Croft Ebbor Lane Easton Wells Somerset BA5 1EP
Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Provision of animal waste storage and disposal details) and 4 (Materials) from planning permission 2025/1828/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 4 High Green Easton Wells Somerset BA5 1EG
First-floor extension including rear dormer, ground-floor rear extension and garage conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Little Croft Ebbor Lane Easton Wells Somerset BA5 1EP
Erection of an agricultural building to replace two existing buildings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Land At 351759 147198 Easton Hill Easton Wells Somerset
Application for a proposed lawful development certificate for Digging of a trench - Lawful commencement of planning permission 2021/0042/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - Old Railway Opposite High Green Easton Wells Somerset
Removal of 2no. hedgerow sections to facilitate Strawberry Line Project.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-06-14
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A brief summary of Easton in Somerset
St Cuthbert Out, also known as Wells St Cuthbert Out, is a civil parish located in Somerset, England, completely encircling the city and parish of Wells. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 4,574, reflecting a notable increase from 3,749 in 2011. This growing community may present various opportunities and challenges for planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Easton show an average sale price of £379,956, 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 Easton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Easton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ebbor Gorge SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Mendip Woodlands. 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, Easton 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 Easton
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Easton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 15 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Easton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 15 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Easton were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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