Peasedown St John, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Peasedown St John, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Peasedown St John
Peasedown St John is a significant village and civil parish situated on a hilltop in Somerset, approximately 5 miles south-southwest of Bath and 2 miles northeast of Radstock, nestled at the base of the Mendip Hills. Originally a coal mining community, it transitioned into a dormitory village following the closure of its mines in the 1970s, catering primarily to residents commuting to Bath and Trowbridge. Its population surged due to extensive housing developments in the 1960s, 1970s, and late 1990s, establishing Peasedown as one of the largest villages in Somerset, which may impact future planning applications in the area.
Population: 6,670 (2021) · Area: 4.8 km²
District: Bath and North East Somerset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £488,970 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Bath
- LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 015D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Peasedown St John.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Peasedown St John.
- 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 Peasedown St John based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Peasedown St John.
- - Delys , Eckweek Road, Peasedown St John, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8EQ
Installation of rear dormer window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 1 Westerleigh Villas , Bath Road, Peasedown St John, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8DS
Discharge of condition 4 (Materials - Submission of Materials Schedule (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 25/02024/FUL (Erection of a semi-detached dwelling with parking provisions following demolition
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 51 Underleaf Way, Peasedown St John, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8SR
Conversion of existing garage loft space to provide Granny Annexe with provision of future platform lift on ground floor.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-12-20
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A brief summary of Peasedown St John in Somerset
Peasedown St John is a significant village and civil parish situated on a hilltop in Somerset, approximately 5 miles south-southwest of Bath and 2 miles northeast of Radstock, nestled at the base of the Mendip Hills. Originally a coal mining community, it transitioned into a dormitory village following the closure of its mines in the 1970s, catering primarily to residents commuting to Bath and Trowbridge. Its population surged due to extensive housing developments in the 1960s, 1970s, and late 1990s, establishing Peasedown as one of the largest villages in Somerset, which may impact future planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,670 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bath and North East Somerset district.
Peasedown St John covers an area of approximately 4.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Peasedown St John show an average sale price of £488,970, 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 Peasedown St John a particularly low-crime area.
Peasedown St John has one conservation area within its boundaries: Radstock. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Peasedown St John 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.
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Planning Activity in Peasedown St John
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Peasedown St John. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Peasedown St John.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Peasedown St John were outline applications (4), full planning applications (3), amendments (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
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