How long do planning decisions take near Stanton Drew?

The average planning decision time near Stanton Drew is 69 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 Stanton Drew?

The planning approval rate near Stanton Drew is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Stanton Drew?

The most common type of planning application near Stanton Drew is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stanton Drew?

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Stanton Drew, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stanton Drew, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Stanton Drew 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 Stanton Drew

Stanton Drew is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Chew Valley of Somerset, England. Nestled north of the Mendip Hills, it is situated 8 miles south of Bristol along the A368, placing it conveniently between Chelwood and Bishop Sutton within the Bath and North East Somerset unitary authority. This picturesque setting may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area.

Population: 781 (2021)

District: Bath and North East Somerset

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Area Information

Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: North East Somerset and Hanham
LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 023E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stanton Drew.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Stanton Drew based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Stanton Drew in Somerset

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stanton Drew a particularly low-crime area.

Stanton Drew has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stanton Drew. 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.

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Planning Activity in Stanton Drew

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Stanton Drew. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stanton Drew may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 69 days on average, decisions near Stanton Drew slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Stanton Drew were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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