How long do planning decisions take near Stanton Prior?

The average planning decision time near Stanton Prior is 93 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 Prior?

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

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

The most common type of planning application near Stanton Prior is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stanton Prior?

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Stanton Prior, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stanton Prior, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Stanton Prior

Stanton Prior is a quaint village located in the civil parish of Marksbury, within the Bath and North East Somerset district of Somerset, England. Nestled in the picturesque Duchy of Cornwall countryside, it lies approximately 6 miles west of Bath. Historically, the village had a population of 85 in 1931, but it was merged with Marksbury in 1933, making it a part of a larger community for planning purposes.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £488,970 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 022C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stanton Prior.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Prior based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Stanton Prior.

- Church Farm, Church Lane, Stanton Prior, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 9HT
Erection of new hay barn, plus associated concrete yard and track
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-10-24
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A brief summary of Stanton Prior in Somerset

Property prices in Stanton Prior show an average sale price of £488,970, 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 Stanton Prior a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Stanton Prior

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Stanton Prior. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 days.

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

With an average of 93 days, decisions near Stanton Prior take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Stanton Prior were outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1).

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