How long do planning decisions take near Stoke St Mary?

The average planning decision time near Stoke St Mary is 97 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 Stoke St Mary?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Stoke St Mary?

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

How can I track planning applications near Stoke St Mary?

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Stoke St Mary, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stoke St Mary, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Stoke St Mary 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 Stoke St Mary

Population: 483 (2021)

District: Somerset West and Taunton

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Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 009E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stoke St Mary.

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 Stoke St Mary based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Stoke St Mary.

- Woodside, Stoke Road, Stoke St Mary, Taunton
Conversion of garage into ancillary accommodation for use as annexe at Woodside, Stoke Road, Stoke St Mary, Taunton
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-03-25
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A brief summary of Stoke St Mary in Somerset

Stoke St Mary is a charming village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, just 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of Taunton. This picturesque area offers a blend of rural tranquility and proximity to urban amenities, making it an attractive setting for various planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 483 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stoke St Mary a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Stoke St Mary includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Thurlbear Wood and Quarrylands SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Blackdown 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, Stoke St Mary 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 Stoke St Mary

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Stoke St Mary. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 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 Stoke St Mary.

With an average of 97 days, decisions near Stoke St Mary take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Stoke St Mary 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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