Somerset Council Planning Applications

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.

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Find an Architect in Somerset Council

Find RIBA-registered architects in the Somerset Council area for planning permission applications, extensions and new builds.

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Find vetted building contractors in the Somerset Council area for planning-approved builds and permitted development works.

Common planning application types in Somerset Council

Rear extensions Loft conversions Householder applications Tree works & TPO Listed building consent Change of use Annexes & granny flats Solar panels Barn conversions Basement extensions

About Somerset Council Planning Authority

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.

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.