How long do planning decisions take near Stawell?

The average planning decision time near Stawell is 39 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 Stawell?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Stawell?

The most common type of planning application near Stawell is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stawell?

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Stawell, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stawell, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Stawell 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 Stawell

Stawell is a charming village and civil parish located 4.5 miles north-east of Bridgwater and 2 miles north-west of Moorlinch in Somerset, England. The parish also encompasses the nearby village of Sutton Mallet, making it a key area for community development and planning applications.

Population: 394 (2021)

District: Sedgemoor

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £277,478 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Bridgwater
LSOA: Sedgemoor 012D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stawell.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Stawell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Stawell.

- Land to the (SE) of, Stawell Road, Stawell, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to 1 No. Dwellinghouses (Class C3), and associated building operations.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-05-06
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A brief summary of Stawell in Somerset

Property prices in Stawell show an average sale price of £277,478, 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 Stawell a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Stawell includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Stawell

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Stawell. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 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 Stawell.

The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Stawell were outline applications (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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