How long do planning decisions take near Stembridge?

The average planning decision time near Stembridge is 62 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 Stembridge?

The most common type of planning application near Stembridge is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stembridge?

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Stembridge, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stembridge, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Stembridge

Stembridge, located in Somerset, is a small village that may intrigue those researching planning applications in the area due to its unique rural character. The village is part of a picturesque landscape, offering potential for various development projects while preserving its local charm. The presence of notable individuals with the surname Stembridge, including writers and mathematicians, adds to the village's cultural identity, although the focus for planners remains on its community needs and environmental considerations.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £303,280 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
LSOA: South Somerset 009C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stembridge.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Stembridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Stembridge.

- The Dormers Folly Road Kingsbury Episcopi Martock Somerset TA12 6BL
Single storey extension and two storey extension to the front of the property with associated internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-04-20
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- Land OS 7000 Main Street Ash Martock Somerset TA12 6GD
Discharge of Condition No. 11 (Ecology) of Planning Application 22/01432/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Stembridge in Somerset

Property prices in Stembridge show an average sale price of £303,280, 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 Stembridge a particularly low-crime area.

Stembridge has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kingsbury Episcopi, East Lambrook. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Stembridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Moor SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Somerset Levels & Moors; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Somerset Levels & Moors. 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 Stembridge

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Stembridge. The average decision time was 62 days.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Stembridge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Stembridge were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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