Planning Applications in
Somerset
Somerset is part of the South West region. Search any postcode in Somerset to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.
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Planning Application Types in Somerset
Based on 1510 applications tracked between 2022-01-05 and 2026-09-02.
Full
43% of all applications
Tree Works
13% of all applications
Householder
13% of all applications
Conditions
9% of all applications
Prior Approval
5% of all applications
Change of Use
4% of all applications
Somerset Planning Statistics
Data period: 2022-01-05 to 2026-09-02 · Updated 2 September 2026
What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Somerset
PlanWatch currently holds 1,510 Somerset planning records across 984 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2022-01-05 to 2026-09-02. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (648), Tree Works (199), Householder (195).
Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.
Recent Planning Applications in Somerset
Latest applications submitted to Somerset council.
Notification of intent to fell no. 1 Sorbus Tree within a Conservation Area. T1 - Sorbus- Fell (poor vitality and location)
Almonry Cottage Langport Road Muchelney Langport Somerset TA10 0DG
G1 - Copper Beech - Prune tops by 3m
Ems Cottage Top Lane Mells Frome Somerset BA11 3QN
T1 - Cherry Laurel - Fell to ground level due to impact on listed wall
4 Bath Road Beckington Frome Somerset BA11 6SW
Application to carry out Tree Surgery works to no. 1 Lime Tree (T1) as shown within the Yeovil District Council (SPAR 1) 1976 Tree Preservation Order. Description of required remedial work: An overall reduction by lessening height by 6 metres and trimming width by 2.5 meters was carried out in 2017. Since the tree has now re-instated the historical crown size prior 2017 reduction. Since the reaching distance of the tree to the dwelling, it is proposed to reduce the overall radial spread back to (2017) historical pruning point with the view of reduce sail factor and deliver a remedial action in respect of proactive tree risk management. This can be achieved by removing 9 years of incremental growth therefore approx. reducing the radial and apical outline by3.5- 4 metres from the outer branch tips
Linnet Cottage 11 Ainstey Drive Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7JT
Prior Approval for change of use from commercial, business and service use (Class E) to 1 No. dwellinghouse(s) (Class C3)
9 High Street Stoke Sub Hamdon Somerset TA14 6PP
Official Planning Portal
View and search planning applications directly on the Somerset council website.
Visit Somerset planning portal →Objecting to a Planning Application in Somerset
Somerset Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Somerset's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.
Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Somerset Council inside the 21-day consultation window.
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Data Sources
- Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
- Somerset council planning portal — www.somerset.gov.uk
- Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
- Data last refreshed: 2 September 2026
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