How long do planning decisions take near Sharpstone?

The average planning decision time near Sharpstone is 102 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Sharpstone?

The planning approval rate near Sharpstone is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sharpstone?

The most common type of planning application near Sharpstone is discharge of conditions, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sharpstone?

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Sharpstone, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sharpstone, Somerset.

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About Sharpstone

Freshford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Avon valley, approximately 6 miles southeast of Bath in Somerset. With a population of 551, the parish is nestled within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is designated as part of the Green Belt, which emphasizes its conservation status. This unique setting may influence planning applications, ensuring development aligns with environmental preservation and community aesthetics.

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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: Frome and East Somerset
LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 022E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sharpstone.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sharpstone.

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 Sharpstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

13 planning applications found near Sharpstone.

- Abbotsleigh , Sharpstone Lane, Freshford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7UA
Removal of condition 3 (Bat Mitigation Scheme) of application 23/04397/FUL (Removal of scullery extension and modern conservatory, new patio doors and ground floor window to the side elevation, re-pos
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-01
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- Rock Cottage , Rosemary Lane, Freshford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7UF
Apple (T1) - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-02
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- Freshford Mill, Rosemary Lane, Freshford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7PL
Discharge of conditions 11 (Large scale details) & 13 (Material samples) of application 20/02020/VAR (Variation of conditions 2, 3, 4, 6,7, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 29,
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-02-19
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- Sharpstone Cottage, Sharpstone Lane, Freshford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7UA
Discharge of condition 4 (Wildlife Protection and Enhancement) of application 24/04328/LBA (External alterations to include repair and refurbishment of existing roof including the replacement of exist
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-02-02
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- Fairlawn , Park Corner, Freshford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7UP
Non-Material Amendment to 24/04033/FUL (Erection of new garden room extension to replace existing.)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-01-26
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- Abbotsleigh , Sharpstone Lane, Freshford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7UA
Discharge of conditions 3 and 5 of application 23/04397/FUL (Removal of scullery extension and modern conservatory, new patio doors and ground floor window to the side elevation, re-positioning of bac
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-01-09
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- Fairlawn , Park Corner, Freshford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7UP
Erection of new garden room extension to replace existing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-10-25
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- Walnut Cottage , 4 Rosemary Lane, Freshford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7UF
External altrerations for erection of single storey extension following demolition of lean-to at rear of property and replacement of existing front door. Internal alterations for conversion of existin
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-05-16
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- Walnut Cottage , 4 Rosemary Lane, Freshford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7UF
Erection of single storey extension following demolition of lean-to at rear of property and replacement of existing front door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-05-16
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- Abbey Cottage , Park Corner, Freshford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7UQ
Internal reorganisation, removal of vestibule extension. Replace most dormers with pitched/vertical rooflights and create new window openings under permitted development.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-12-22
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- 2 Stanley Hill Cottages , Ashes Lane, Freshford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7US
Erection of a two storey extension, creation of a new front door entrance, timber cladding over extant cement render, new triple glazed windows, air source heat pump and the replacement of the tarmac
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-12-13
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- Hardings Cottage , Sharpstone Lane, Freshford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7UA
Replacement of single storey extension, changes to fenestration following removal of upper part of chimney and formation of new parapet.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-10-12
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- Roseneath , Sharpstone Lane, Freshford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7UA
Erection of garden room in domestic rear garden (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Sharpstone in Somerset

Property prices in Sharpstone 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 Sharpstone a particularly low-crime area.

Sharpstone has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Freshford, Hinton Charterhouse. 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 Sharpstone includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Winsley Mines SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Bath & Bradford on Avon Bats. 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 Sharpstone

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Sharpstone. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 102 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Sharpstone.

With an average of 102 days, decisions near Sharpstone 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 Sharpstone were discharge of conditions (9), full planning applications (4), tree works (4).

In terms of development scale, 11 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

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