Star, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Star, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Star
Shipham is a village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, positioned on the western edge of the Mendip Hills near the A38, about 15 miles south of Bristol. The parish encompasses the village of Rowberrow and the hamlet of Star, with a combined population of 1,087 as recorded in the 2011 census. This area may present various opportunities for planning applications, given its rural character and proximity to major transport routes.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £500,698 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: North Somerset 024F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Star.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Star.
- 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 Star based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Star.
- - West View, Horseleaze Lane, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1UQ
Change of use from pool room to annexe.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Star in Somerset
Shipham is a village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, positioned on the western edge of the Mendip Hills near the A38, about 15 miles south of Bristol. The parish encompasses the village of Rowberrow and the hamlet of Star, with a combined population of 1,087 as recorded in the 2011 census. This area may present various opportunities for planning applications, given its rural character and proximity to major transport routes.
Property prices in Star show an average sale price of £500,698, 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 Star a particularly low-crime area.
Star has one conservation area within its boundaries: Churchill. 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 Star includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Star 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 Star
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Star. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Star may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Star slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Star were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.