Sutton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sutton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Sutton
Ditcheat is a charming village and civil parish located 4.5 miles south of Shepton Mallet and 2.5 miles north-west of Castle Cary in Somerset, England. The parish encompasses the village itself and includes four hamlets: Wraxall, Lower Wraxall, Alhampton, and Sutton, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £449,868 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Mendip 009E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sutton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sutton.
- 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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Sutton.
- - Primrose Cottage Bolters Lane Sutton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6QF
Erection of first floor extension over existing ground floor extension, new porch & associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 1 Coronation Cottages Bolters Lane Sutton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6QG
Variation of condition 2 - Plans List (Compliance) of Planning Consent 2025/0727/VRC (Application to vary condition 2 (Plans List) of planning approval 2024/0431/HSE (Two storey and single storey exte
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-07-29
View full details - - 1 Coronation Cottages Bolters Lane Sutton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6QG
Application to vary condition 2 (Plans List) of planning approval 2024/0431/HSE (Two storey and single storey extension to detached dwelling.) to reduce depth and increase width of single storey exten
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-04-15
View full details - - Land At 362393 133791 Bolters Lane Sutton Shepton Mallet Somerset
Change of Use of Steel Framed Barn to a Workshop (Including Operational Development) & Conversion of Stone Barn to a Single Dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2020-12-11
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A brief summary of Sutton in Somerset
Ditcheat is a charming village and civil parish located 4.5 miles south of Shepton Mallet and 2.5 miles north-west of Castle Cary in Somerset, England. The parish encompasses the village itself and includes four hamlets: Wraxall, Lower Wraxall, Alhampton, and Sutton, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community developments.
Property prices in Sutton show an average sale price of £449,868, 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 a particularly low-crime area.
Sutton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Higher Flax Mills. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sutton 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
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Sutton. The average decision time was 53 days.
The average decision time of 53 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 were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Alhampton planning applications
- Clanville planning applications
- Ansford planning applications
- Castle Cary planning applications
- Cockhill planning applications
- Dimmer planning applications
- Ditcheat planning applications
- Alford 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.