Staplegrove, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Staplegrove, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Staplegrove
Staplegrove, a suburb of Taunton in Somerset, England, boasts a rich history that dates back over a thousand years. Originally a monastic foundation in the 10th century, it evolved into the market town of Taunton, known for its significant landmarks such as Taunton Castle, which houses the Museum of Somerset and the Somerset Military Museum. The area is steeped in historical events, including the failed Monmouth Rebellion of 1685, making it a notable location for anyone researching planning applications and local heritage.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £281,799 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Staplegrove.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Staplegrove.
- 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 Staplegrove based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Staplegrove.
- - 3 Westerkirk Gate, Taunton
Erection of a first floor extension over the garage to the side of 3 Westerkirk Gate, Taunton
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 218 Staple grove Road, Taunton
Erection of detached 3 No. bay car port to the front of 218 Staple grove Road, Taunton (retention of works already undertaken)
Status: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - THE OLD SCHOOL RECTORY ROAD STAPLEGROVE TAUNTON TA2 6EJ
Application to crown-reduce, by 2 to 3 metres, and to give 2 metres lateral clearance from the garage, and to crown-raise to give 1 metre height clearance from the garage roof, two yew trees included
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 16 STONELEIGH CLOSE STAPLEGROVE TAUNTON TA2 6ET
Re-pollard Maple tree back to previous pollarding points as part of a regular pollarding regime (TD820) at 16 Stoneleigh Close, Staplegrove
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - THE OLD SCHOOL RECTORY ROAD STAPLEGROVE TAUNTON TA2 6EJ
Notification to carry out lateral crown-reduction on east side, crown-lift to 5 metres above ground level and lateral reduction away from the road to a group of approximately 17 multi-stemmed boundary
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Seiston Cottage, Manor Road, Staplegrove
Erection of 1 No. detached dwelling with associated works in the garden of Seiston Cottage, Manor Road, Staplegrove (resubmission of 38/25/0259)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Staplegrove West, Taunton
Variation of Condition No. 02 (to amend the approved Masterplan and add Parameter Plans); Condition No. 24 (relating to delivery of the spine road); Condition No. 25 (relating to the delivery of the C
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-10-04
View full details - - Staplegrove, Taunton
Consent under Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 to underground existing overhead electricity lines and for the erection of associated replacement terminal towers on land west of Staplegrove, Taun
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-07-14
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A brief summary of Staplegrove in Somerset
Staplegrove, a suburb of Taunton in Somerset, England, boasts a rich history that dates back over a thousand years. Originally a monastic foundation in the 10th century, it evolved into the market town of Taunton, known for its significant landmarks such as Taunton Castle, which houses the Museum of Somerset and the Somerset Military Museum. The area is steeped in historical events, including the failed Monmouth Rebellion of 1685, making it a notable location for anyone researching planning applications and local heritage.
Property prices in Staplegrove show an average sale price of £281,799, 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 Staplegrove a particularly low-crime area.
Staplegrove has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Staplegrove, Bishops Hull, Staplegrove Road, Taunton. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Staplegrove 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 Staplegrove
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Staplegrove. The average decision time was 63 days.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Staplegrove slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Staplegrove were full planning applications (6), tree works (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 46% 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, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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