Evercreech, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Evercreech, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Evercreech
Evercreech is a village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, situated 3 miles southeast of Shepton Mallet and 5 miles northeast of Castle Cary. The parish encompasses the hamlet of Stoney Stratton and the village of Chesterblade, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 2,606 (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: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Mendip 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Evercreech.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Evercreech.
- 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 Evercreech based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Evercreech.
- - Mildura Weymouth Road Evercreech Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6JB
Demolition of existing garage/workshop and erection of larger garage/workshop.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Lilac Cottage Weymouth Road Evercreech Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6PF
Variation of condition 2 (Plans List) of Planning Consent 2025/1287/HSE
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Church Of St Peter Church View Evercreech Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6HX
T1 - (303455)- Taxus baccata, (Yew) - crown lift to 2.5 meters over footpath T2 - (302456)- Taxus baccata, (Yew)- crown lift to 2.5 meters over footpath- crown reduction of highway by 1-2 meters, 1x e
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Windover 8 The Cedars Evercreech Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6LG
Single storey extension, internal alterations & extend existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Jasmine House Bruton Road Evercreech Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6HY
T1 and T2 - Sycamore - Crown lifting to approx 15ft. Removing 2 larger limbs. T3 - Eucalyptus - Crown lifting to approx 15ft.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - The Vicarage Church Lane Evercreech Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6HU
T1 - Ash - Fell to allow surrounding trees to grow.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Mulberry Weymouth Road Evercreech Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6JB
Honey locus (1) - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - The Cottage Church View Evercreech Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6HX
Application for a proposed lawful development certificate for strengthening roof structure. (LBC).
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Paddock View 2 Westfield Cottages Westbrook Farm Lane Evercreech Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6DP
Application for a existing lawful development certificate for Change of use of garage formerly associated with 2 Westfield Cottages to a single dwellinghouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-06-20
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A brief summary of Evercreech in Somerset
Evercreech is a village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, situated 3 miles southeast of Shepton Mallet and 5 miles northeast of Castle Cary. The parish encompasses the hamlet of Stoney Stratton and the village of Chesterblade, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,606 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.
Property prices in Evercreech 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 Evercreech a particularly low-crime area.
Evercreech has one conservation area within its boundaries: Evercreech. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Evercreech 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 Evercreech
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Evercreech. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Evercreech.
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 Evercreech were tree works (6), full planning applications (3), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.