How long do planning decisions take near Bathpool?

The average planning decision time near Bathpool is 40 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bathpool?

The most common type of planning application near Bathpool is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bathpool?

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Bathpool, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bathpool, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Bathpool

Bathpool is a hamlet within the civil parish of West Monkton in Somerset, located approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of Taunton. The area, which also encompasses the hamlets of Monkton Heathfield and Burlinch, had a population of 2,787 as recorded in the 2011 census, making it a quaint yet growing community with potential implications for planning applications in the region.

District: West Monkton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £310,597 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 010C

Crime Statistics

114 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 34
anti-social-behaviour: 21
shoplifting: 16
vehicle-crime: 9
criminal-damage-arson: 8
public-order: 7
burglary: 6
possession-of-weapons: 4
drugs: 2
other-theft: 2
robbery: 2
other-crime: 2
bicycle-theft: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bathpool.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bathpool.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bathpool based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Bathpool.

- Heathfield Park, Coker Close, Bathpool
Erection of care home (use Class C2) with car parking, landscaping and associated works at Heathfield Park, Coker Close, Bathpool
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-02-23
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- Birds Farmhouse, Dyers Lane, Monkton Heathfield
Erection of outbuilding in the garden of Birds Farmhouse, Dyers Lane, Monkton Heathfield
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-02-19
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- 66 Farriers Green, Monkton Heathfield
Erection of a first floor extension over garage at 66 Farriers Green, Monkton Heathfield
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-05-07
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- 2 The Old Forge, Bridgwater Road, Bathpool
Replacement of conservatory with the erection of a single storey extension to the rear of 2 The Old Forge, Bridgwater Road, Bathpool
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-01-31
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- The Old Cider Press, Dyers Lane, Monkton Heathfield
Change of use of building from residential to a nail and beauty salon (Sui Generis) at The Old Cider Press, Dyers Lane, Monkton Heathfield
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-04-24
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- 134 Bridgwater Road, Taunton
Application for Permission in Principle for the erection of 2 No. dwellings in the garden of 134 Bridgwater Road, Taunton
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-02-28
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- Howards Hyundai, Bridgwater Road, Bathpool, Taunton
Display of 2 No. internally illuminated fascia signs, 1 No. internally illuminated entrance sign, 1 No. internally illuminated 5m high totem sign and 2 No. non-illuminated directional signs at Howards
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-06-23
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A brief summary of Bathpool in Somerset

Property prices in Bathpool show an average sale price of £310,597, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Bathpool area recorded 114 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Bathpool has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: West Monkton, Cheddon Fitzpaine. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Bathpool

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Bathpool. The average decision time was 40 days.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bathpool were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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