Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Shepton Beauchamp
Shepton Beauchamp is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, just 1 mile from Barrington and 4 miles northeast of Ilminster. Nestled between the scenic Blackdown Hills and the expansive Somerset Levels, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and developments.
Population: 749 (2021)
District: South Somerset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £338,920 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shepton Beauchamp.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shepton Beauchamp.
- 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 Shepton Beauchamp based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Shepton Beauchamp.
- - Land OS 6349 Piece Lane Shepton Beauchamp Ilminster Somerset
Non Material Amendment to approved application 23/01974/FUL to amend the wording of Condition's 09 (parking spaces) and 20 (phosphate mitigation)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Land OS 6349 Off Piece Lane Shepton Beauchamp Ilminster Somerset TA19 0ND
Discharge of Condition no 21 (Ecological Habitat Enhancement Scheme) of planning application 23/01974/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Brimfield Lambrook Road Shepton Beauchamp Ilminster Somerset TA19 0NA
Discharge of Condition Numbers 3 (Phospates - Allocation Certificate), 6 (Scheme of Tree and Shrub Planting), 7 (Installed Features) and 8 (Boundary Treatments) of planning application 22/01618/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Land OS 6349 Off Piece Lane Shepton Beauchamp Ilminster Somerset TA19 0ND
Discharge of Conditions No. 5 (Bat Lighting), No. 9 (Parking), No. 10 (Travel Plan), No. 14 (Verification Report) and No. 20 (PTP) of Planning Application 23/01974/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Holly Cottage Great Lane Shepton Beauchamp Ilminster Somerset TA19 0LJ
Notification of intent to carry out tree surgery works to No.2 Trees as shown within the South Somerset District Council (SHBE 1) 1988 Tree Preservation Order.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-09-17
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A brief summary of Shepton Beauchamp in Somerset
Shepton Beauchamp is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, just 1 mile from Barrington and 4 miles northeast of Ilminster. Nestled between the scenic Blackdown Hills and the expansive Somerset Levels, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 749 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.
Property prices in Shepton Beauchamp show an average sale price of £338,920, 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 Shepton Beauchamp a particularly low-crime area.
Shepton Beauchamp has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Barrington, Shepton Beauchamp. 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 Shepton Beauchamp includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hurcott Lane Cutting SSSI. 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, Shepton Beauchamp 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 Shepton Beauchamp
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Shepton Beauchamp. The average decision time was 38 days.
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 Shepton Beauchamp were discharge of conditions (4), amendments (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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