Stoke St Michael, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stoke St Michael, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Stoke St Michael
Stoke St Michael is a charming village and civil parish located in the scenic Mendip Hills of Somerset, England. Situated 4 miles northeast of Shepton Mallet and 8 miles west of Frome, this area offers a unique blend of rural character and proximity to nearby towns, making it relevant for planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 996 (2021)
District: Mendip
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £311,965 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
- LSOA: Mendip 002F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stoke St Michael.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stoke St Michael.
- 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 Michael based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Stoke St Michael.
- - Land Near Mendip Farm Mendip Road Radstock Stoke St Michael
Prior Approval for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 3no. dwellinghouses (Class C3) & for associated operational development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Moons Hill Quarry Complex Stoke St Michael Radstock Somerset BA3 5JU
Section 73 Planning Application to vary Planning Conditions 2, 8, 49, 50 and 51 of Planning Permission ref: M25/1/76 dated 9th December 2003 to amend the working plans, restoration requirements and en
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Somerset | Date: 2023-12-01
View full details - - Moons Hill Quarry Complex Stoke St Michael Radstock Somerset BA3 5JU
Application to vary Planning Conditions 1, 7, 37 and 38 of Planning Permission ref: IDO/M/24/B dated 11th July 1995 to amend the working plans, restoration requirements and end dates to facilitate the
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Somerset | Date: 2023-11-30
View full details - - Moons Hill Quarry Complex Stoke St Michael Radstock Somerset BA3 5JU
Section 73 Planning Application to vary Planning Conditions 1, 7, 37 and 38 of Planning Permission ref: IDO/M/26/B dated 11th July 1995 to amend the working plans, restoration requirements and end dat
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Somerset | Date: 2023-11-30
View full details - - Moons Hill Quarry Stoke St Michael Radstock Somerset BA3 5JU
Planning Application for the Extension of Stoke Quarry.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Somerset | Date: 2023-11-30
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A brief summary of Stoke St Michael in Somerset
Stoke St Michael is a charming village and civil parish located in the scenic Mendip Hills of Somerset, England. Situated 4 miles northeast of Shepton Mallet and 8 miles west of Frome, this area offers a unique blend of rural character and proximity to nearby towns, making it relevant for planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 996 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.
Property prices in Stoke St Michael show an average sale price of £311,965, 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 Stoke St Michael a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Stoke St Michael includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cook's Wood Quarry SSSI, Moon's Hill Quarry SSSI, Edford Woods & Meadows SSSI and 1 more; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Mells Valley. 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 Michael 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 Michael
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Stoke St Michael. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stoke St Michael may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stoke St Michael were discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
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