How long do planning decisions take near Staplehay?

The average planning decision time near Staplehay is 24 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Staplehay?

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

How can I track planning applications near Staplehay?

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Staplehay, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Staplehay, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Staplehay

Staplehay is a village located within the civil parish of Trull, near Taunton in Somerset, England. The parish, which also includes Dipford, has a population of 2,288 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.

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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: Bridgwater
LSOA: Sedgemoor 014E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Staplehay.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Staplehay based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Staplehay.

- SPEARCEY FARM SPEARCEY LANE STAPLEHAY TAUNTON TA3 7HW
Replacement of 2 No. windows to the front of Spearcey Farm, Spearcey Lane, Staplehay
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-05-05
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- Richmond, Honiton Road, Trull
Demolition of garage and car port and erection of a two storey extension to the side, installation of dormers to the front and rear, erection of single storey extension to the front and erection of de
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-05-05
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- Brookdale, 11 Sweethay Close, Staplehay
Application for a Non-Material Amendment to application 42/25/0012 for minor alterations to foot print of extension at Brookdale, 11 Sweethay Close, Staplehay
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-11-26
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A brief summary of Staplehay in Somerset

Property prices in Staplehay 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 Staplehay a particularly low-crime area.

Staplehay has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Trull Village, Haines Hill and Trull Road. 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.

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Planning Activity in Staplehay

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Staplehay. The average decision time was 24 days.

The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Staplehay were amendments (2), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).

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