Shepton Mallet Prison
146
Potential Homes
0.9
Hectares
2017
Permission Year
Public
Ownership
About This Site
Shepton Mallet Prison is a brownfield development site covering 0.94 hectares in Somerset. The site has potential for up to 146 new homes.
The site has full planning permission, granted on 14/07/2017.
Planning Details
- Status
- permissioned
- Permission Type
- full planning permission
- Permission Date
- 14/07/2017
- Deliverable
- Yes (within 5 years)
- Reference
- SHEP103
Additional Notes
2016/0509/FUL. Revised application 2016/2485/FUL with additional parking is more likely to be implemented. Site being used for prison tours until 2021. Application resubmitted and is currently live ref: 2019/0598/FUL- Site information: http://www.cityandcountry.co.uk/developments-coming-soon/1610-the-old-shepton-mallet-gaol/1610-the-old-shepton-mallet-gaol.aspx . Announced will remain as a prison museum for the foreseeable future - 2024.
Nearby Brownfield Sites
What is Brownfield Land?
Brownfield land is previously developed land that may be available for redevelopment. The government prioritises brownfield development over greenfield sites to protect countryside and make efficient use of existing infrastructure. Local authorities maintain Brownfield Land Registers to identify suitable sites for housing.
Data source: Brownfield Land Register (Local Authority) | Added: 02/12/2022