Stoke Sub Hamdon, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stoke Sub Hamdon, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Stoke Sub Hamdon
Stoke-sub-Hamdon, a large village and civil parish in Somerset, England, is located approximately 5 miles west of Yeovil, accessible via the A3088 road. The parish encompasses the village of East Stoke and is situated near the River Parrett, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications due to its strategic location and community developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £367,940 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 017C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stoke Sub Hamdon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stoke Sub Hamdon.
- 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 Sub Hamdon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Stoke Sub Hamdon.
- - 58 North Street Stoke Sub Hamdon Somerset TA14 6QQ
Notification of intent to Fell No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. Lime tree in our back garden which overhangs the boundary wall and makes it difficult to maintain.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Castle Farm North Street Stoke Sub Hamdon Somerset TA14 6QS
Prior Approval for the change of use and conversion of existing agricultural buildings to form 5 No. residential dwellings
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - The Vicarage 1 Castle Street Stoke Sub Hamdon Somerset TA14 6RE
Notification of intent to Fell No. 1 Group, Fell No. 2 Trees and carry out Tree Surgery works to No. 3 Trees within a Conservation Area. G1 - group of mixed shrubs: In poor spacing and in close contac
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 18 Tiptoft Stoke Sub Hamdon Somerset TA14 6PD
Alteration of existing conservatory into single storey extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Tamarisk 12A High Street Stoke Sub Hamdon STOKE SUB HAMDON Somerset TA14 6PP
Notification of intent to Fell No. 2 Trees and carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-09-08
View full details - - Tan-Y-Bryn 17 High Street Stoke Sub Hamdon Somerset TA14 6PR
Alterations to the existing gas service equipment by moving it from within dwelling to an external Unibox
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - 50 North Street Stoke Sub Hamdon Somerset TA14 6QQ
Removal of outbuildings and creating of parking spaces. Re-surfacing of existing drive
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-07-11
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A brief summary of Stoke Sub Hamdon in Somerset
Stoke-sub-Hamdon, a large village and civil parish in Somerset, England, is located approximately 5 miles west of Yeovil, accessible via the A3088 road. The parish encompasses the village of East Stoke and is situated near the River Parrett, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications due to its strategic location and community developments.
Property prices in Stoke Sub Hamdon show an average sale price of £367,940, 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 Sub Hamdon a particularly low-crime area.
Stoke Sub Hamdon has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Norton sub Hamdon, West Stoke, East Stoke. 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 Stoke Sub Hamdon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ham Hill SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Sub Hamdon 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 Sub Hamdon
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Stoke Sub Hamdon. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stoke Sub Hamdon may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 38 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 Sub Hamdon were full planning applications (5), tree works (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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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.