Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Stratton-on-the-Fosse 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 Stratton-on-the-Fosse
Stratton-on-the-Fosse is a picturesque village and civil parish in Somerset, situated on the edge of the Mendip Hills, approximately 2 miles from Westfield and 6 miles from Shepton Mallet. With a population of 1,108, it features a charming rural agricultural landscape and is historically linked to the Somerset coalfield. The parish also encompasses the hamlets of Benter and Nettlebridge, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications in a scenic setting.
Population: 967 (2021)
District: Mendip
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
- LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 025D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stratton-on-the-Fosse.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stratton-on-the-Fosse.
- 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 Stratton-on-the-Fosse based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Stratton-on-the-Fosse.
- - St Wulstans Abbey Road Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4HY
Proposed extensions and alterations to the existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - Land At 365183 150123 Stratton On The Fosse Radstock Somerset
Application for prior notification of agricultural development for a proposed building & creation of farm track.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - The Old Rectory Church Lane Stratton On The Fosse Radstock Somerset BA3 4QU
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - The Old Rectory Church Lane Stratton On The Fosse Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 4QU
Single storey rear extension, internal alterations & other works to include new rooflights, extension of existing drive & lime mortar repointing
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - The Barns South Street Stratton On The Fosse Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 4RA
Application for prior notification of agricultural development for a proposed building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - The Barns South Street Stratton On The Fosse Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 4RA
Application for prior notification of agricultural development for a proposed building.
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - The Colliers Abbey Road Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4HY
Approval of details reserved by condition 4 (European Protected Species Mitigation Licence) on planning consent 2025/1029/HSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - The Colliers Abbey Road Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4HY
Proposed demolition of existing residential dwellinghouse, and erection of new replacement residential dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - Lindenlea Abbey Road Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4HY
Demolition of single storey front and rear extensions, and erection of two storey rear extension including associated alterations and creation of second floor in roof space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - Lindenlea Abbey Road Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4HY
Various single and two storey extensions and first floor extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-08-30
View full details - - Downside School Fosse Way Stratton On The Fosse Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 4RJ
Re-roofing, re-laying of parapet gutter, repair windows & redecoration of existing rainwater goods.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-01-05
View full details - - Downside School Fosse Way Stratton On The Fosse Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 4RJ
Re-roofing, re-laying of parapet gutter, repair windows & redecoration of existing rainwater goods.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-01-05
View full details - - Barnfield House Abbey Road Chilcompton Wells BA3 4HY
Proposed erection of single storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2019-10-09
View full details - - Highlea Abbey Road Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4HY
Proposed extension of car port, garage, workshop and store
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2018-07-10
View full details - - Highlea Abbey Road Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4HY
Proposed extension of bungalow and cladding of external walls.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2017-09-29
View full details - - St Wulstans Abbey Road Chilcompton BA3 4HY
Proposed single storey extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2017-02-10
View full details - - Highlea, Abbey Road, Chilcompton, Radstock BA3 4HY
Erect 4 dwellings to replace an existing bungalow (outline application)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Mendip | Date: 2011-11-10
View full details - - Linden Lea, Abbey Road, Chilcompton
Erection of detached garage. (DEL)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2008-04-08
View full details - - Linden Lea, Abbey Road, Chilcompton
Single Storey rear and side extension and front porch canopy. DEL)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2008-04-08
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A brief summary of Stratton-on-the-Fosse in Somerset
Stratton-on-the-Fosse is a picturesque village and civil parish in Somerset, situated on the edge of the Mendip Hills, approximately 2 miles from Westfield and 6 miles from Shepton Mallet. With a population of 1,108, it features a charming rural agricultural landscape and is historically linked to the Somerset coalfield. The parish also encompasses the hamlets of Benter and Nettlebridge, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications in a scenic setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 967 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stratton-on-the-Fosse a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Stratton-on-the-Fosse includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Stratton-on-the-Fosse
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Stratton-on-the-Fosse. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Stratton-on-the-Fosse.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stratton-on-the-Fosse were full planning applications (10), tree works (4), other applications (3). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Downside planning applications
- Barlake planning applications
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- Benter planning applications
- Lipyeate planning applications
- Holcombe planning applications
- Nettlebridge planning applications
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