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34 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Bridgwater · updated daily · Somerset Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 34 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Royal Clarence House, High Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3BHAwaiting decisionInternal reconfiguration works to create separate office units.Listed Building Consent - alterationsReceived 29 Oct 202608/26/00088
3 Valetta Place, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3HRAwaiting decisionReduce Plum on northern side to achieve approx.1m clearance from utility cables (T1). Remove 1No. self-seeded Sycamore (T2).Works to Trees in Conservation AreaReceived 27 Oct 202608/26/00084
St John The Baptist Church, Blake Place, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5BAAwaiting decisionRemove epicormic growth of 3No. Tilia (T3, T9 & T12) and re-pollard to previous pruning points. Crown lift 1No. Tilia (T4) to 5m road side, crown reduce whole crown by 6m following decay detection and removal of neighbouring ash. Fell 1No. Fraxinus (T5) due to ash die back. Remove epicormic growth of 1No. Tilia (T10), re-pollard to previous pruning points and sever ivy. Repollard 1No. Tilia (T11) to previous pruning points. Crown lift 1No. Quercus ilex (T15) to 3m, reduce extended branch end weight to west/north west and east by up to 4m to suitable reduction points and install dynamic bracing to 2/3 length along extended lateral limbs to central leader. Crown lift 1No. Tilia (T16) to 5m, remove large dead branch central crown at 8m and remove epicormic growth and stem growth to 5m. Remove main stem of 1No. Platanus (T18) to ground level. Reduce extended branch of 1No. Fagus (T19) to North and east (towards church and over path) by 2-3m to a suitable pruning point and prune back from the church building to create a minimum 2m gap. Reduce crown of 1No. Taxus (T23.5) by approx. 4m to regenerative growth to west to form retrenched crown and shape and remove declining low branch to west back to main stem. Crown reduce 1No. Taxus (T25) secondary stem 4m and install a brace. Reduce extended branch of 1No. Taxus (T27) to north by 3m to reduce strain on base and reshape. Crown lift 1No. Sambucus (T30) over shed roof to allow a 1m gap. Crown lift 1No. Taxus (T32) by 2-3m removing low deadwood. Crown lift 1No. Corylus (T35) to 2-3m and deadwood (Squirrel damage). Crown lift secondary growth/ tips only of 1No. Taxus (T37) to 1.5m to allow visibility and maintenance below, extended branch reduction to the south by 2-3m end weight of extended limbs.Works to Trees in Conservation AreaReceived 15 Oct 202608/26/00104
32 Fore Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3NGAwaiting decisionRefurbishment and redecoration of the (Vodafone) store front facade.Listed Building Consent - alterationsReceived 12 Oct 202608/26/00097
Bridgwater Gateway Development, Bridgwater Road, North Petherton, Bridgwater, SomersetApprovedErection of 1no. Stackboard Sign to the West of the roundabout between Willstock Road and Taunton Road and 3no. static flags to the West of Willstock Road.Advertisement consentReceived 1 Oct 2026Decided 11 Nov 202637/26/00050

Planning in Bridgwater

Approved: 94%; 163 of 169 decided
Decision time: about 5 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bridgwater in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.

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About Bridgwater

Bridgwater is a historic market town and civil parish in Somerset, England, with a population of 41,276 as of the 2021 census. Nestled at the edge of the Somerset Levels and straddling the River Parrett, it has served as a significant inland port and trading hub since the industrial revolution, with much of its industrial heritage still intact. Bridgwater is well-connected to the nearby town of Taunton through a canal, the M5 motorway, and the Bristol–Exeter railway line, making it an important area for planning applications related to development and infrastructure. The town has a population of approximately 38,310 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sedgemoor district.

Property prices in Bridgwater show an average sale price of £286,267, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bridgwater area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bridgwater a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bridgwater planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.pipm.net/.

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In the last 24 months, 186 planning applications were submitted near Bridgwater. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (70), outline applications (21), listed building and heritage (19). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bridgwater?

In the last 24 months, 186 planning applications were submitted near Bridgwater. The approval rate is 94%.

How long do planning decisions take near Bridgwater?

The average planning decision time near Bridgwater is 35 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bridgwater?

The planning approval rate near Bridgwater is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bridgwater?

The most common type of planning application near Bridgwater is full planning applications, with 70 submissions in the last 24 months.

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