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1,194 in the last 90 days377 in the last 30138 in the last 1491% approveddecisions typically take 46 days

Source: Somerset Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 1,404 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Land to the West of, Capes Close, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6
Crown lift 1No. Sequoiadendron (T1) to 4m and remove deadwood
PendingWorks to Trees in Conservation AreaReceived 23 Oct 202608/26/00106
30 Brent Street, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4DT
Crown thin 1No. Silver Birch (T1) (TPO Ref T1) by approx. 30% and crown reduce by approx. 2m all round leaving the tree approx. final height of 6m and final spread of 4m.
PendingWorks to TreesReceived 23 Oct 202607/26/00017
60 Bove Town Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8JE
T1 - Grey Poplar - Removal
PendingWorks/Felling Trees in a CAReceived 22 Oct 20262026/2062/TCA
Land At Hoopers Barton Frome Somerset BA11 1DE
T1 - Maidenhair Tree - Crown Reduction
PendingWorks/Felling Trees in a CAReceived 22 Oct 20262026/2051/TCA
The Ivy House 22 High Street Rode Frome Somerset BA11 6NZ
T1 - Silver Birch - Reduction
PendingWorks/Felling Trees in a CAReceived 22 Oct 20262026/2050/TCA

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Somerset Council received?

Somerset Council received 5,181 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 91%.

How long does Somerset Council take to decide applications?

Somerset Council takes an average of 46 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Somerset Council?

Somerset Council approves 91% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Somerset Council?

Submit your representation to Somerset Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Somerset Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Somerset Council planning decision?

Yes. If Somerset Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 2,437 appeals were lodged against Somerset Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 30% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Somerset Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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About Somerset Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Somerset Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Somerset Council, formerly Somerset County Council until April 1, 2023, serves as the unitary authority for the Somerset district in the South West of England. Governed by the Liberal Democrats since the 2022 local elections, the council operates from its headquarters at County Hall in Taunton, making it a key resource for anyone researching planning applications in the area.

The council area encompasses 1,196 towns and villages, including Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Chard, Cowbridge, Crewkerne and Frome. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Somerset Council received 5,181 planning applications. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (1,250), discharge of conditions (634), tree works (607). 93 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

2,437 planning appeals were lodged against Somerset Council decisions, of which 585 were allowed and 1,391 were dismissed (30% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Somerset Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Somerset Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.