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Somerset planning applications
1,488 applications. 91% approved. 44 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,488 planning applications from Somerset. 1,270 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 91% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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26/00167/S73 Awaiting decision
14 Martock Road Long Sutton Langport Somerset TA10 9JS
S73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) to allow series of minor design amendments to the approved scheme, primarily involving a reduction in scale, simplification of the roof form, removal of the second floor, and detachment of the garage in relation to planning approval 22/02059/FUL, (description amended by application 26/00251/NMA) for proposed new dwelling and double garage
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2026/0125/AGB Granted
Hill House Farm Hill House Farm Lane Buckland Dinham Frome Somerset BA11 2RB
Application for prior notification of agricultural development for a proposed building.
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54/26/00001 Decided
Land At East of Former, Gravity Campus Woolavington Road, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8AD
Notification under the Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009. proposed works to an overhead electricity line to be turned into to connect to substation. The works will connect existing overhead line to new FLT gantries located directly underneath existing alighment of ZGA 400kV overhead line.
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26/00160/S73A Granted
Land At West End View South Petherton Somerset
S73A Application to Vary Conditions 02 (approved plans), 03 (materials), 04 (landscaping), 05 (surface water drainage), 07 (estate roads), 12 (ground floor levels), 13 (site clearance), 14 (tree and hedgerow protection), 15 (street lighting), 16 (travel plan) and 17 (EVCP) and to Remove Condition 19 (footpath crossing) relating to planning approval 20/03071/FUL; The erection of 30 No. dwellings and associated works, including access, parking, public open space and landscaping.
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26/00164/TPO Granted
Balidon House Balidon Place Yeovil Somerset BA20 2FX
Application to: Crown raise by up to 2 metres, with removal of secondary and tertiary branches only, utilising suitable pruning points where possible to No.01 Beech Tree; Remove No.01 Conifer tree; Remove the crossing lateral branch, pruning back to a suitable growth point where possible and remove deadwood from No.01 Maple tree and Remove the crossing lateral branch, hangers and deadwood, pruning back to suitable growth points where possible to No.01 Beech tree included within South Somerset District Council Tree Preservation Order (YEOV 10) 1996 & TPO SDDC (YEOV 8) 1990
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38/26/0019/LB Granted
Taunton Combined Court, Shire Hall, Taunton
Installation of LV generator box to the exterior of Taunton Combined Court, Shire Hall, Taunton
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11/26/00005 Granted
47-51 High Street, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1PB
Replacement of existing AC condenser units with 2No. new AC condenser units, and installation of protective handrail in place of existing timber panels (to be removed).
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26/00163/DOC1 Decided
The Old School Church Lane Pitcombe Bruton Somerset BA10 0PE
Discharge of Conditions No. 5 (method statement) and No. 6 (tree protection measures) of Planning Application 25/00076/HOU
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26/00173/HOU Granted
The Lodge Redlynch Road Bruton Somerset BA10 0NJ
Proposed improvements to the domestic garden including the demolition of a derelict timber workshop, creation of new dining terrace, pergola and formation of paths around the house, along with associated new planting.
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25/25/00019 Granted
Redwood Farm, Withy Road, East Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3NW
Change of Use & conversion of existing agricultural building to 2No. holiday lets, and alterations to cladding & roofing materials.
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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2025/2296/FUL Granted
Land Centred Coordinates 378054 148285 Windsor Crescent Frome Somerset
Erection of self build single storey detached 3 bedroom dwelling
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25/02815/FUL Granted
Land Adjacent Orchard Cottage Hare Lane Buckland St Mary Chard Somerset TA20 3JS
Change of use of agricultural barn to residential dwelling.
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38/25/0430 Granted
Unit L2 Crown Industrial Estate, Venture Way, Taunton
Installation of VRV external condenser and motorcycle candidate signing booth with temporary PAU accommodation for the duration of the project at Unit L2 Crown Industrial Estate, Venture Way, Taunton
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25/02992/FUL Granted
Land North Of Snowdrop Cottage Union Drove Huish Episcopi Langport Somerset
Proposed self-build dwelling and detached garage.
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24/25/0045 Granted
8 WINDMILL HILL NORTH CURRY TAUNTON TA3 6LY
Removal of front driveway and construction of reclaimed stone wall and formation of front garden at 8 Windmill Hill, North Curry (retention of works already undertaken)
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2025/2244/FUL Granted
Land Centred Coordinates 378964 148636 Clink Road Frome Somerset
Erection of two storey self-build dwelling & detached garage.
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23/25/0059 Granted
The Bungalow, Olands House, Milverton
Erection of single storey extensions to the rear and side and erection of detached double carport with store at The Bungalow, Olands House, Milverton
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3/39/25/017 Granted
Land north of Doniford Stream and west of Doniford Road, Williton
Formation of a shared pedestrian and cycle footpath with associated drainage design, warning signage, means of enclosure and access over for the continuation of farming
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12/25/0013 Granted
The White Hart Inn, Pitminster Road, Corfe
Change of use of public house and beer store into 3 No. dwellings with associated landscaping and car parking and demolition of outbuildings and skittle alley at The White Hart Inn, Pitminster Road, Corfe
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26/00067/FUL Granted
Land At Mill Cottage Windmill Hill Lane Ashill Ilminster Somerset
Application for the change of use of land for the siting of 3 No. glamping pods to provide holiday accommodation
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 889 70%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 238 19%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 142 11%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Somerset decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Somerset decided 1270 planning applications. 91% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Somerset?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 44 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Somerset decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 1269 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 70% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 89% within thirteen weeks.
When is planning activity busiest in Somerset?
December 2025 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 513 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Cite these figures
Somerset: 1,488 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,270 decided, 91% approved, median 44 days to a decision. 1,488 new applications received in the same period. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.