Marksbury, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Marksbury, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Marksbury
Marksbury is a quaint village and civil parish located on the eastern edge of the affluent Chew Valley in Somerset. Situated approximately 4 miles from Keynsham and 7 miles from Bath, it lies at the junction of the A39 and A368. The parish, which encompasses the villages of Hunstrete and Stanton Prior, has a small population of 397, making it a unique area for potential planning applications.
Population: 388 (2021)
District: Bath and North East Somerset
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Somerset and Hanham
- LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 016A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Marksbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Marksbury.
- 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 Marksbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Marksbury.
- - Yew Tree Cottage , 34 The Street, Marksbury, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 9HP
2no. Yew trees - Remove epicormic growth from trunks up to 1 metre above adjacent double cable, and clear remaining growth from power cables to give a minimum clearance of 1m. ( amended description )
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - The Mount , 27 Marksbury Bottom, Marksbury, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 9HR
Variation of condition 4 (Plans List) of application 23/03096/LBA (Internal and external alterations for the erection of small infill ground floor extension with first floor extension above partially
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - The Mount , 27 Marksbury Bottom, Marksbury, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 9HR
Variation of condition 5 (Plans List) of application 23/03095/FUL (Erection of small infill ground floor extension with first floor extension above partially within roof space.)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-05-28
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A brief summary of Marksbury in Somerset
Marksbury is a quaint village and civil parish located on the eastern edge of the affluent Chew Valley in Somerset. Situated approximately 4 miles from Keynsham and 7 miles from Bath, it lies at the junction of the A39 and A368. The parish, which encompasses the villages of Hunstrete and Stanton Prior, has a small population of 397, making it a unique area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 388 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bath and North East Somerset district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Marksbury a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Marksbury includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Marksbury 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 Marksbury
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Marksbury. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 115 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Marksbury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 115 days, decisions near Marksbury 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 Marksbury were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Stanton Prior planning applications
- Farmborough planning applications
- Hobbs Wall planning applications
- Bloomfield planning applications
- Burnett planning applications
- Hunstrete planning applications
- Compton Common planning applications
- Wall Mead planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.