How long do planning decisions take near Stone?

The average planning decision time near Stone is 20 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 Stone?

The planning approval rate near Stone is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Stone?

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

How can I track planning applications near Stone?

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Stone, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stone, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Stone

East Pennard is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 4 miles northwest of Castle Cary and 5 miles south of Shepton Mallet. With a population of 348, the parish encompasses the charming hamlets of Stone, Parbrook, and Huxham, making it a quaint yet vibrant area for potential planning applications.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £295,139 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
LSOA: Mendip 009C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stone.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Stone based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Stone.

- Hornblotton House Fosse Way Hornblotton Glastonbury Somerset BA4 6SB
Demolition of existing dwellings, agricultural building and outbuildings. Erection of 3no. replacement dwellings, 2no. new dwellings, ancillary barn and pool house. Main House extension, and associate
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2022-12-30
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A brief summary of Stone in Somerset

Property prices in Stone show an average sale price of £295,139, 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 Stone a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Stone includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Stone

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Stone. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 20 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stone may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 20 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Stone were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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