Comeytrowe, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Comeytrowe, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Comeytrowe
Comeytrowe is a suburban area located to the southwest of Taunton in Somerset, England. Once a civil parish, it is now part of the larger parish of Taunton, with a population of 5,463 recorded in 2011. The suburb also encompasses the area known as Galmington, making it a key region for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 5,431 (2021)
District: Somerset West and Taunton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £281,799 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Comeytrowe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Comeytrowe.
- 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 Comeytrowe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Comeytrowe.
- - 68 SOMERSET AVENUE TAUNTON TA1 5HU
Demolition of part of the single storey extension to the side and erection of a part single and part two storey extension to the side and rear of 68 Somerset Avenue, Taunton
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - The Laurels, Comeytrowe Orchard, Taunton
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of The Laurels, Comeytrowe Orchard, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 18 Pinney Close, Taunton
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed larger home extension at 18 Pinney Close, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - Comeytrowe Lane, Taunton
Application for a Non-Material Amendment to application 42/22/0063 for amendments to materials plan at Parcel H1f(ii) on land west of Comeytrowe Lane, Taunton
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Comeytrowe, Taunton
Application for approval of reserved matters following outline application 42/23/0016 for the appearance, landscaping, scale and layout for the erection of 44 No. dwellings with hard and soft landscap
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Comeytrowe, Taunton
Application for approval of reserved matters following outline application 42/23/0016 for the appearance, landscaping, scale and layout for strategic infrastructure works associated with the delivery
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 12 Briant Close, Taunton
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear and a single storey extension to the side of 12 Briant Close, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-06-14
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A brief summary of Comeytrowe in Somerset
Comeytrowe is a suburban area located to the southwest of Taunton in Somerset, England. Once a civil parish, it is now part of the larger parish of Taunton, with a population of 5,463 recorded in 2011. The suburb also encompasses the area known as Galmington, making it a key region for potential planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,431 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.
Property prices in Comeytrowe show an average sale price of £281,799, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Comeytrowe a particularly low-crime area.
Comeytrowe has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bishops Hull, Trull Village, Haines Hill and Trull Road. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Comeytrowe 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.
Planning Activity in Comeytrowe
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Comeytrowe. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Comeytrowe.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Comeytrowe were full planning applications (8), outline applications (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.