Maperton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Maperton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Maperton
Maperton is a quaint village and civil parish located in South Somerset, England, about 3 miles southwest of Wincanton. With a population of 140, the village includes the Elliscombe House care home, which contributes around 40 residents. This small community presents unique planning opportunities and considerations for local development and services.
Population: 111 (2021)
District: South Somerset
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Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Maperton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Maperton.
- 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 Maperton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Maperton.
- - Willow Vale Maperton Wincanton Somerset
Notification of intent to erect an agricultural storage building
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Maperton House North Cheriton Road Maperton Wincanton Somerset BA9 8EJ
Notification of intent to Fell No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. T1 chestnut tree to be dismantled and removed as tree is infected with rigidoporus ulmarius and has a large hollow at the base and
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Mulberry House Maperton Road Maperton Wincanton Somerset BA9 8EH
Notification of intent to carry out tree surgery works to No. 2 trees within a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-08-25
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A brief summary of Maperton in Somerset
Maperton is a quaint village and civil parish located in South Somerset, England, about 3 miles southwest of Wincanton. With a population of 140, the village includes the Elliscombe House care home, which contributes around 40 residents. This small community presents unique planning opportunities and considerations for local development and services. The settlement has a population of approximately 111 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Maperton a particularly low-crime area.
Maperton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Maperton, North Cheriton, Holton. 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 Maperton includes 5 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, Maperton 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 Maperton
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Maperton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Maperton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Maperton were tree works (3), other applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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