How long do planning decisions take near Stowey?

The average planning decision time near Stowey is 33 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 Stowey?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Stowey?

The most common type of planning application near Stowey is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stowey?

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Stowey, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stowey, Somerset.

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About Stowey

Stowey is a quaint village located in the Bath and North East Somerset district of Somerset, England. Nestled in the picturesque Chew Valley, it lies south of Chew Valley Lake and north of the Mendip Hills, approximately 10 miles from Bristol along the A368 road. Now part of the parish of Stowey Sutton, Stowey shares its community with the nearby village of Bishop Sutton, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local developments.

District: Stowey-Sutton

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Area Information

Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: North East Somerset and Hanham
LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 021C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stowey.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Stowey based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Stowey.

- Stowey Mead, The Street, Stowey, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 5TH
Removal of conditions 3, 4 and 5 of application 10/03563/FUL to allow for the site to benefit from permitted development rights (Conversion of the Henry Strachie Studio into a dwelling (Resubmission))
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-02-10
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- The Cottage , The Street, Stowey, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 5TH
Removal of conditions 2 (Materials - Submission of Materials Schedule (Bespoke Trigger)), 3 (Wildlife Protection and Enhancement Scheme (Pre-commencement)), 4 (Implementation of Wildlife Scheme (Pre-o
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-02-03
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- St Mary's Church , The Street, Stowey, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 5TQ
Discharge of conditions 4 (Tree Compliance Statement ( bespoke trigger)) and 6 (Ecological Compliance Report (Pre-Occupation)) of application 23/00624/FUL (Construction of WC and Kitchen/Hospitality b
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2025-01-22
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- Vine House , Sutton Hill Road, Bishop Sutton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 5UW
Erection of rear single storey extension (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bath | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Stowey in Somerset

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Stowey includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Burledge Sidelands and Meadows SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills. 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 Stowey

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Stowey. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.

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

The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Stowey were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2).

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