How long do planning decisions take near Staple Fitzpaine?

The average planning decision time near Staple Fitzpaine is 27 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 Staple Fitzpaine?

The planning approval rate near Staple Fitzpaine is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Staple Fitzpaine?

The most common type of planning application near Staple Fitzpaine is other, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Staple Fitzpaine?

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Staple Fitzpaine, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Staple Fitzpaine, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Staple Fitzpaine 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 Staple Fitzpaine

Staple Fitzpaine is a quaint village and civil parish located five miles south of Taunton in Somerset, with a small population of 189 residents. Nestled within the scenic Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the parish also encompasses the hamlet of Badger Street, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to rural development and conservation.

Population: 165 (2021)

District: Somerset West and Taunton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £341,828 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 009D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Staple Fitzpaine.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Staple Fitzpaine.

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 Staple Fitzpaine based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Staple Fitzpaine.

- St. Peter's Church, Staple Fitzpaine
Notification to fell one sycamore tree and to carry out management works to 10 elm trees, 2 sycamores, 1 hawthorn, 1 ash, 1 Sorbus and 5 Thuja trees within Staple Fitzpaine Conservation Area at St. Pe
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-03-09
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- Staple Farm, New Road, Staple Fitzpaine
Application for prior notification for the erection of an agricultural manure store at Staple Farm, New Road, Staple Fitzpaine
Status: Conditions | Type: Other | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-12-21
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A brief summary of Staple Fitzpaine in Somerset

Property prices in Staple Fitzpaine show an average sale price of £341,828, 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 Staple Fitzpaine a particularly low-crime area.

Staple Fitzpaine has one conservation area within its boundaries: Staple Fitzpaine. 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 Staple Fitzpaine includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ruttersleigh SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Blackdown Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Staple Fitzpaine

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Staple Fitzpaine. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 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 Staple Fitzpaine.

The average decision time of 27 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Staple Fitzpaine were other applications (2), tree works (1).

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