Stoney Stratton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stoney Stratton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Stoney Stratton 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 Stoney Stratton
Evercreech is a village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, situated approximately 3 miles southeast of Shepton Mallet and 5 miles northeast of Castle Cary. The parish encompasses the hamlet of Stoney Stratton and the village of Chesterblade, making it a relevant area for those looking into planning applications and developments in this part of Somerset.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £331,810 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Mendip 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stoney Stratton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stoney Stratton.
- 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 Stoney Stratton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Stoney Stratton.
- - Red Tiles Broad Street Stoney Stratton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6EF
Application to remove condition 2 (Development shall be used for holiday accommodation purposes only) of planning approval 107965/000 (Conversion of barn to holiday accommodation)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Barley Mow High Street Stoney Stratton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6DY
Installation of Fibre Optic broadband which requires a small cable to be run into the property.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Land Centred Coordinates 365874 139916 Back Lane Stoney Stratton Shepton Mallet Somerset
Application for prior notification of agricultural development for a proposed building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Brook House Westcombe Road Stoney Stratton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6EB
Approval of details reserved by condition 10 (Phosphate Credit Allocation) on consent 2019/2981/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - Stratton House Back Lane Stoney Stratton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6EA
Internal and external alterations and extension to south-east elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2024-09-06
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A brief summary of Stoney Stratton in Somerset
Evercreech is a village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, situated approximately 3 miles southeast of Shepton Mallet and 5 miles northeast of Castle Cary. The parish encompasses the hamlet of Stoney Stratton and the village of Chesterblade, making it a relevant area for those looking into planning applications and developments in this part of Somerset.
Property prices in Stoney Stratton show an average sale price of £331,810, 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 Stoney Stratton a particularly low-crime area.
Stoney Stratton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Evercreech. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Stoney Stratton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Maes Down SSSI. 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, Stoney Stratton 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 Stoney Stratton
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Stoney Stratton. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 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 Stoney Stratton.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stoney Stratton were tree works (6), discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Evercreech planning applications
- Westcombe planning applications
- Prestleigh planning applications
- Chesterblade planning applications
- Milton Clevedon planning applications
- Higher Alham planning applications
- Pecking Mill planning applications
- Beard Hill planning applications
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.