Sutton Bingham, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sutton Bingham, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Sutton Bingham
Closworth is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles south of Yeovil, near the Dorset border. With a small population of 220, it offers a unique rural setting for potential planning applications, making it an interesting area for development and community projects.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £247,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sutton Bingham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sutton Bingham.
- 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 Sutton Bingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Sutton Bingham.
- - Land At Hyde Farm Sutton Bingham Yeovil Somerset
The erection of an extension to existing agricultural building to form a covered yard
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2017-07-20
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A brief summary of Sutton Bingham in Somerset
Closworth is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles south of Yeovil, near the Dorset border. With a small population of 220, it offers a unique rural setting for potential planning applications, making it an interesting area for development and community projects.
Property prices in Sutton Bingham show an average sale price of £247,510, 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 Sutton Bingham a particularly low-crime area.
Sutton Bingham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: East Coker, North Coker. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Sutton Bingham includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset. 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, Sutton Bingham 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 Sutton Bingham
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Sutton Bingham. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Sutton Bingham.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sutton Bingham were tree works (14), full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.