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Planning in Stratton-on-the-Fosse

Approved
90%
18 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Stratton-on-the-Fosse in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 967 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.

The area around Stratton-on-the-Fosse has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stratton-on-the-Fosse 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Stratton-on-the-Fosse, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Stratton-on-the-Fosse. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), listed building and heritage (6), discharge of conditions (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Stratton-on-the-Fosse?
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Stratton-on-the-Fosse. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Stratton-on-the-Fosse?
The average planning decision time near Stratton-on-the-Fosse is 46 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 Stratton-on-the-Fosse?
The planning approval rate near Stratton-on-the-Fosse is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Stratton-on-the-Fosse?
The most common type of planning application near Stratton-on-the-Fosse is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Stratton-on-the-Fosse?
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