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.
Search Somerset Planning Applications
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Planning Application Types in Somerset
Based on 2748 applications tracked between 2016-05-05 and 2026-10-27.
Full
44% of all applications
Tree Works
13% of all applications
Householder
12% of all applications
Conditions
7% of all applications
Prior Approval
5% of all applications
Listed Building
4% of all applications
Somerset Planning Statistics
Data period: 2016-05-05 to 2026-10-27 · Updated 28 October 2026
What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Somerset
PlanWatch currently holds 2,748 Somerset planning records across 1,565 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2016-05-05 to 2026-10-27. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (1,212), Tree Works (365), Householder (331).
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.
Beech (T38) - Prune to lessen east quadrant by 3-4m & apical section of the canopy. Beech (T39) - Reduce the road side quadrant by shortening the canopy outline radius by 4 -5 metres. Oak (T3) - Reduce long lateral on house & lawn side by 2 metres.
The Old Rectory Wraxall Lane East Pennard Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6TU
Erection of self-build agriculturally tied.
Land At 359886 133719 Easton Town Hornblotton Glastonbury Somerset
Change of use of land to a residential caravan site consisting of 4 pitches, each comprising 1 static caravan, 1 touring caravan, 1 day room, cycle & bin stores with associated infrastructure & engineering. [part retrospective]
Land Coordinates 382612 151458 Rudge Lane Standerwick Frome Somerset
Discharge of condition No's 2 (Reserved Matters), 4 (Archaeological investigation), 6 (CEMP), 7 (Newts), 8 (Reptile mitigation ), 11 (Access), 12 (Landscaping) 14 (Hard surfacing), 16 (Entrance Gates), 17 (EVCP'S), 18 (Parking), 19 (Surface Water), 20 (Foul Drainage) and 21 (Lighting) of planning application 19/02412/OUT
Land South Off Somerton Lane Charlton Mackrell Somerton Somerset TA11 6AE
Reduce Plum on northern side to achieve approx.1m clearance from utility cables (T1). Remove 1No. self-seeded Sycamore (T2).
3 Valetta Place, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3HR
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: 28 October 2026
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