Kingston St Mary, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kingston St Mary, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Kingston St Mary 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 Kingston St Mary
Kingston St Mary is a picturesque village and parish located in Somerset, England, just 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Taunton, at the southern edge of the scenic Quantock Hills. With a population of 921, this quaint community offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for those interested in planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 905 (2021)
District: Somerset West and Taunton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £341,828 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kingston St Mary.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kingston St Mary.
- 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 Kingston St Mary based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Kingston St Mary.
- - Plot 18, Mill Meadow, Kingston St Mary
Application for a Non-Material Amendment to application 20/05/0005 for alterations to windows, doors and location of the plant room at Plot 18, Mill Meadow, Kingston St Mary
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - Littlebrook, Kingston Road, Kingston St. Mary
Notification to fell two cypress trees within Kingston St. Mary Conservation Area to the rear of Littlebrook, Kingston Road, Kingston St. Mary
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - St. Mary's House, Winpenny Lane, Kingston St. Mary
Notification to fell one eucalyptus tree and two cypress trees within Kingston St. Mary Conservation Area at St. Mary's House, Winpenny Lane, Kingston St. Mary
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Bobbetts Cottage, Kingston Road, Kingston St Mary
Replacement of detached garage at Bobbetts Cottage, Kingston Road, Kingston St Mary
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Bobbetts Cottage, Kingston Road, Kingston St Mary
Replacement of detached garage at Bobbetts Cottage, Kingston Road, Kingston St Mary
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Plots 19 and 20 Mill Meadow, Parsonage Lane, Kingston St Mary
Variation to Section 106 agreement on application 20/23/0045 to remove the affordable housing obligations at Plots 19 and 20 Mill Meadow, Parsonage Lane, Kingston St Mary
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Plots 5, 6, 8, 10 & 12 Mill Meadow, Parsonage Lane, Kingston St Mary
Variation to Section 106 agreement on application 20/24/0007 to remove the affordable housing obligations at Plots 5, 6, 8, 10 & 12 Mill Meadow, Parsonage Lane, Kingston St Mary
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Plots 15-18 Mill Meadow, Parsonage Lane, Kingston St Mary
Variation to Section 106 agreement on application 20/23/0044 to remove the affordable housing obligations at Plots 15-18 Mill Meadow, Parsonage Lane, Kingston St Mary
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Millcot, Kingston St Mary
Erection of single storey extensions to the side and rear of Millcot, Kingston St Mary
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Hollydene, Kingston Road, Kingston St Mary
Alterations to gas pipe runs to ensure compliance with IGEM 5 regulations at Hollydene, Kingston Road, Kingston St Mary
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Hollydene, Kingston Road, Kingston St Mary
Alterations to gas pipe runs to ensure compliance with IGEM 5 regulations at Hollydene, Kingston Road, Kingston St Mary
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Winpenny House, Winpenny Lane, Kingston St. Mary
Notification to fell one cypress tree and one eucalyptus and to carry out management works to a group of 7 trees (along the front boundary, crown-lift to 2.4 metres above ground level, crown-clean and
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - THE CHERRY ORCHARD LODES LANE KINGSTON ST MARY TAUNTON TA2 8HU
Application to fell one ash tree and one cypress tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (Kingston St. Mary No.2) Tree Preservation Order 1997 at The Cherry Orchard, Lodes Lane, Kingston St. Mary (TD72
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - Plot 1 Mill Meadow, Parsonage Lane, Kingston St Mary
Change of use from holiday to 1 No. unrestricted residential dwelling at Plot 1 Mill Meadow, Parsonage Lane, Kingston St Mary
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - Cuckoo Lodge, 7 Mill Meadow, Parsonage Lane, Kingston St Mary
Variation of Condition No. 01 (tourism occupancy only, appeal decision) and Condition No. 07 (removal of lodges after 12 months of vacancy) of application 20/06/0038 to allow Cuckoo Lodge to be occupi
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-03-20
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A brief summary of Kingston St Mary in Somerset
Kingston St Mary is a picturesque village and parish located in Somerset, England, just 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Taunton, at the southern edge of the scenic Quantock Hills. With a population of 921, this quaint community offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for those interested in planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 905 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.
Property prices in Kingston St Mary show an average sale price of £341,828, 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 Kingston St Mary a particularly low-crime area.
Kingston St Mary has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hestercombe, Kingston St Mary. 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 Kingston St Mary includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Quantock Hills. 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, Kingston St Mary 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 Kingston St Mary
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Kingston St Mary. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 96 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Kingston St Mary.
With an average of 96 days, decisions near Kingston St Mary take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Kingston St Mary were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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