Development Site at Stowey
- Land size
- 0.27 acres
Key Features
- Attractive site within the village of Stowey
- Permission in principle for two semi-detached dwellings
- Pre-application advice also supporting one large dwelling
- Grounds extending to 0.27 acres (0.11ha)
- Attractive rural setting
- Close to Bishop Sutton, Bristol and Bath
Description
An attractive site situated within the village of Stowey, benefiting from permission in principle for two semi-detached dwellings, with pre-application advice also supporting the option for one larger single dwelling. The grounds extend to approximately 0.27 acres (0.11 ha) and enjoy an appealing rural setting within easy reach of Bishop Sutton, Bristol and Bath.
Description.
This attractive development site is set in the heart of the village of Stowey, a highly sought-after village within the Chew Valley. The site benefits from planning permission in principle for two semi-detached dwellings and pre-application advice confirming that a single larger dwelling would be allowed. The sale of this site offers an excellent opportunity to design and build two houses or a single home within a generous and private setting.
The plot comprises level garden ground bordered mainly by established hedging with access by way of a trackway leading from The Street.
Stowey is a small, unspoilt village in the Chew Valley, Somerset, offering tranquil rural living within easy reach of Bristol and Bath. Set amid rolling countryside near Chew Valley Lake and the Mendip Hills, it features traditional stone buildings, a 15th-century parish church, and proximity to historic Sutton Court. The village forms part of the Stowey Sutton parish with nearby Bishop Sutton and other valley settlements provide everyday amenities, schooling and services. Attractive landscapes, good commuter access, and plentiful outdoor leisure opportunities make Stowey a desirable location for families and professionals seeking a countryside lifestyle with convenient connectivity.
Planning.
Planning permission was granted on 31/7/2025. Further details regarding the planning consent are available from the selling agent or can be found via the BANES Council online Planning Portal using reference 25/00872/PIP. In November 2025, BANES provided pre-application advice confirming that “a single dwelling instead of the 2no. approved dwellings is likely to be supported in principle”.
Services.
Mains services are understood to be available in the locality. Prospective purchasers must make their own enquiries as to the location and capacity of any services.
Designations.
The property is not within any Housing Development Boundaries or a Conservation area but is within the Bristol & Bath Green Belt. It is within Flood Zone 1 and shown to be at low risk of flooding.
Rights of Way, Easements etc.
The property benefits from a right of way leading from The Street. The site is not crossed by any footpaths and is not believed to be affected by any private rights of way or similar matters. The property is however offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the property charges register of the registered title together with all public and private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way whether these are specifically referred to or not.
Directions.
From Bath, take the A368 towards Weston-Super-Mare. Continue through Chelwood proceeding over the roundabout at the junction with the A37. Follow the A368 for 1½ miles and then turn left into The Street. The site will be found on the left after 250 metres.
From Chew Magna, follow Moorledge Road towards Bishop Sutton and join the A368. Turn right onto the A368 and then turn left into The Street.
Tenure.
Freehold with vacant possession.
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Postcode.
BS39 5TH
Restrictive Covenant/Development Clawback.
The property is not subject to a restrictive covenant or development clawback/uplift clause.
Local Authorities.
Bath and North East Somerset Council
Viewings.
Viewing is strictly by appointment the selling agents, Killens - .
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-15
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Heating
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Gbps
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Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Bishop Sutton Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 174
- Type
- Academy converter
- Clutton Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 130
- Type
- Academy converter
- Stanton Drew Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 47
- Type
- Academy converter
- Cameley CEVC Primary School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 170
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Chew Magna Primary School2.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 100
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Chew Valley School2.4 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,180
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bridge Learning Campus4.8 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,202
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- E-Act Merchants' Academy5.4 milesOfsted: Inadequate
- Ages
- 3 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,018
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Somervale Secondary School5.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 781
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School5.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 753
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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