South Stoke, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Stoke, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in South Stoke 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 Stoke
South Stoke, a quaint village and civil parish in north east Somerset, lies just 2 miles south of Bath along the picturesque River Avon. The area is also notable for its proximity to the route of the disused Somerset Coal Canal, making it a unique location for potential planning applications that may draw on its historical and natural assets.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £484,461 (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 018C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Stoke.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Stoke.
- 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 Stoke based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near South Stoke.
- - Pound Cottage , Southstoke Lane, South Stoke, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7DN
Discharge of condition 3 (Arboriculture - Signed Certificate of Compliance (Pre-occupation)) of application 25/01742/FUL (Internal re-configurations to ground, first and attic plans. Conversion of gar
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - 26/01642/TCA - The Old Vicarage , Old School Hill, South Stoke, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7DU
Norway Maple T1 - reduce by 2 metres in height and spread all round. Holly T2 - remove the stem closest to the road.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Works Notification in Con Area | Council: Bath and North East Somerset | Date: 2026-04-29 - - The Old Vicarage , Old School Hill, South Stoke, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7DU
Norway Maple T1 - reduce by 2 metres in height and spread all round. Holly T2 - remove the stem closest to the road.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 60 Cranmore Place, Odd Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 2UP
Change the use from Class C3 (Dwellinghouses) to Class C4 (HMO).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Parcel 4234, Combe Hay Lane, Combe Hay, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
(i) Outline application for phases 3 and 4 for up to 200 dwellings; landscaping; community hall; drainage; allotments; open space; footpaths and emergency access; all matters reserved, except access f
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Southstoke Hall , Packhorse Lane, South Stoke, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7DL
Internal and external alterations to existing c20 infill extension, including roof replacement and associated internal decoration. Repairs to rear courtyard and outbuildings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Agricultural Buildings North Of Manor Farm, Southstoke Lane, South Stoke, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Discharge of condition 4 (External and Internal Lighting) for application 22/01781/FUL (Demolition and replacement of existing livestock building to accommodate estate farm office and gym for use by e
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - The Lodge, Southstoke Hall, Packhorse Lane, South Stoke, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7DL
Removal of two dead trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-07-23
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A brief summary of South Stoke in Somerset
South Stoke, a quaint village and civil parish in north east Somerset, lies just 2 miles south of Bath along the picturesque River Avon. The area is also notable for its proximity to the route of the disused Somerset Coal Canal, making it a unique location for potential planning applications that may draw on its historical and natural assets.
Property prices in South Stoke show an average sale price of £484,461, 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 South Stoke a particularly low-crime area.
South Stoke has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bath, Southstoke, Combe Hay. 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 South Stoke includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds; 3 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, South Stoke 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 South Stoke
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near South Stoke. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near South Stoke may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 65 days on average, decisions near South Stoke slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near South Stoke were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (8), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 22% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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