Shepton Montague, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shepton Montague, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Shepton Montague
Shepton Montague is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, nestled along the River Pitt. Strategically positioned between the towns of Wincanton, Bruton, and Castle Cary, this picturesque area may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications, given its rural charm and accessibility.
Population: 208 (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 Shepton Montague.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shepton Montague.
- 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 Montague based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Shepton Montague.
- - Higher Farm East Street Shepton Montague Wincanton Somerset BA9 8JJ
S73A Application to vary Condition No's 02 (approved plans), 03 (external surfaces), 04 (access) and 07 (bat boxes) to allow for a change of materials to be more suitable to surrounding areaa relating
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Higher Farm East Street Shepton Montague Wincanton Somerset BA9 8JJ
Discharge of Conditions No. 6 (Lighting Design for Bats) and No. 11A (PTP) of Planning Application 22/02790/FUL.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-12-03
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A brief summary of Shepton Montague in Somerset
Shepton Montague is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, nestled along the River Pitt. Strategically positioned between the towns of Wincanton, Bruton, and Castle Cary, this picturesque area may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications, given its rural charm and accessibility. The settlement has a population of approximately 208 (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 Shepton Montague a particularly low-crime area.
Shepton Montague has one conservation area within its boundaries: Pitcombe. 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 Shepton Montague includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Shepton Montague Railway Cutting SSSI; 3 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, Shepton Montague 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 Montague
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Shepton Montague. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 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 Shepton Montague.
The average decision time of 32 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 Montague were discharge of conditions (2), amendments (1).
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