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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.

1,270
Decided 12 months to July 2026
1,488
New applications 12 months to July 2026
206
Awaiting decision

Latest applications

Data to July 2026

  • 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

    Submitted 23 Jan 2026 Amendments
  • 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.

    Submitted 23 Jan 2026 Other
  • 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.

    Submitted 23 Jan 2026 Other
  • 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.

    Submitted 23 Jan 2026 Amendments
  • 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

    Submitted 23 Jan 2026 Trees
  • 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

    Submitted 23 Jan 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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).

    Submitted 23 Jan 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Submitted 23 Jan 2026 Conditions
  • 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.

    Submitted 23 Jan 2026 Householder
  • 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.

    Submitted 23 Jan 2026 Full applications

Recent decisions

Data to July 2026

  • 2025/2296/FUL Granted

    Land Centred Coordinates 378054 148285 Windsor Crescent Frome Somerset

    Erection of self build single storey detached 3 bedroom dwelling

    Decided 15 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 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.

    Decided 14 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Decided 14 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 25/02992/FUL Granted

    Land North Of Snowdrop Cottage Union Drove Huish Episcopi Langport Somerset

    Proposed self-build dwelling and detached garage.

    Decided 13 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 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)

    Decided 13 Jul 2026
  • 2025/2244/FUL Granted

    Land Centred Coordinates 378964 148636 Clink Road Frome Somerset

    Erection of two storey self-build dwelling & detached garage.

    Decided 9 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Decided 2 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Decided 30 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Decided 29 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Decided 29 Jun 2026 Full applications

Decision speed

12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 889 70%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 238 19%
  3. 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.