South Petherton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Petherton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in South Petherton are administered by Bath And North East Somerset Council. View the full Bath And North East Somerset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About South Petherton
South Petherton is a sizeable village and civil parish in Somerset, England, situated 5 miles east of Ilminster and north of Crewkerne. With a population of 3,737 as of 2021, the parish encompasses the smaller village of Over Stratton and several hamlets, including Compton Durville, Drayton, Wigborough, and Yeabridge. The River Parrett marks its eastern boundary, making it well-connected to nearby areas such as East Lambrook, Martock, and Lopen. This vibrant community presents various opportunities for planning applications across its diverse landscape.
Population: 3,737 (2021)
District: South Somerset
Website: https://southpethertonparishcouncil.gov.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
- LSOA: South Somerset 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Petherton.
- 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 South Petherton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near South Petherton.
- - The Rectory Hele Lane South Petherton Somerset TA13 5DY
Notification of intent to coppice to 3ft stumps to No.01 Hazel (3), remove epicormic regrowth on main stem up to 5m above ground level to No.01 Horse Chestnut (10), remove epicormic regrowth on main s
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 18 West Street South Petherton Somerset TA13 5DH
S73 Application to vary Condition 02 (approved plans) to change the opening casement positions/style on windows W3, W4, W5, W8 & W9. Change the window material from aluminium, colour anthracite to upv
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - 4 Old Vicarage Gardens South Petherton Somerset TA13 5DT
Proposed extensions and alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 5 Palmer Street South Petherton Somerset TA13 5DB
Notification of intent to fell No.01 Conifer tree included within Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 18 West Street South Petherton Somerset TA13 5DH
Loft conversion with erection of front dormers. Erection of rear first floor pitched roof extension and internal layout alterations. Demolition of rear porch and erection of single storey flat roofed
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 2 First Floor Flat Market Square South Petherton Somerset TA13 5BT
The division of existing three bedroom flat into two separate dwellings; 2 no. one bedroom flats.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - 24 South Street South Petherton Somerset TA13 5AE
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-07-11
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A brief summary of South Petherton in Somerset
South Petherton is a sizeable village and civil parish in Somerset, England, situated 5 miles east of Ilminster and north of Crewkerne. With a population of 3,737 as of 2021, the parish encompasses the smaller village of Over Stratton and several hamlets, including Compton Durville, Drayton, Wigborough, and Yeabridge. The River Parrett marks its eastern boundary, making it well-connected to nearby areas such as East Lambrook, Martock, and Lopen. This vibrant community presents various opportunities for planning applications across its diverse landscape. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,737 (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 South Petherton a particularly low-crime area.
South Petherton has one conservation area within its boundaries: South Petherton. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, South Petherton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://southpethertonparishcouncil.gov.uk/. 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 South Petherton
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near South Petherton. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 South Petherton.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near South Petherton were amendments (4), tree works (3), full planning applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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