Donyatt, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Donyatt, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Donyatt are administered by Bath And North East Somerset Council. View the full Bath And North East Somerset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Donyatt
Donyatt is a village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles north of Chard, at the source of the River Isle. The parish, which encompasses the hamlet of Peasmarsh, had a population of 401 according to the 2021 census, making it a small but significant community for planning applications in the region.
Population: 401 (2021)
District: South Somerset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £339,459 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Donyatt.
- 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 Donyatt based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Donyatt.
- - Dunster Almshouses Church Street Donyatt Ilminster Somerset TA19 0RL
Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 7 Trees and Fell No. 4 Trees within a Conservation Area. T1Oak tree in bottom left side to have lower branches removed and side to be trim
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 23 Donyatt Hill Estate Donyatt Ilminster Somerset TA19 0RZ
Erection of a two storey extension to the side of the property and an integrated porch to the front of the property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - Hopwood House Donyatt Hill Donyatt Ilminster Somerset TA19 0RW
Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-08-17
View full details - - The Old Rectory Donyatt Hill Donyatt Ilminster Somerset TA19 0RU
Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-08-15
View full details - - Land Adj. To Lawrence Cottages Donyatt Hill Donyatt Ilminster Somerset TA19 0RW
Discharge of Condition No 6 (Construction Method Plan) of planning application 18/00924/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2022-05-18
View full details - - Old Dairy Smithy Farm Donyatt Hill Donyatt Ilminster TA19 0RW
Conversion of existing garage into habitable accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2021-03-08
View full details - - Old Dairy Smithy Farm Donyatt Hill Donyatt Ilminster TA19 0RW
Conversion of existing garage into habitable accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2021-03-08
View full details - - The Old School Church Street Donyatt Ilminster TA19 0RG
The carrying out of internal and external alterations to include the erection of a single storey extension to the south elevation, over cladding of existing extension and garage and planting of existi
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2021-01-27
View full details - - Church Cottage Donyatt Hill Donyatt Ilminster TA19 0RW
Conversion of loft space with velux roof windows to create an additional bedroom (Re-submission of 20/00428/HOU)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2020-09-02
View full details - - Church Cottage Donyatt Hill Donyatt Ilminster TA19 0RW
Conversion of loft space & dormer extension to create a new bedroom with shower & roof lights
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2020-02-11
View full details - - Land Adj. To Lawrence Cottages Donyatt Hill Donyatt Ilminster TA19 0RW
Erection of 2 No. dwellinghouses.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2018-03-19
View full details - - Keepers Cottage Donyatt Hill Donyatt Ilminster Somerset TA19 0RH
Application to fell 1 No. Ash tree within a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2017-08-01
View full details - - Smithy Cottage Donyatt Hill Donyatt Ilminster Somerset TA19 0RW
Erection of 2 No. single storey ancillary outbuildings and storage areas and formation of patio/terrace to front (retrospective) (GR 333839/114080)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2015-12-15
View full details - - The Old School Church Street Donyatt Ilminster Somerset TA19 0RG
The carrying out of internal alterations. (GR 333896/114012)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2014-05-01
View full details - - 2 Rectory Cottages Donyatt Hill Donyatt Ilminster Somerset TA19 0RU
Demolition of existing garage and erection of a replacement detached garage/outbuilding to include ancillary accommodation at first floor. (GR 333816/114069)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2013-11-20
View full details - - Smithy Cottage Donyatt Hill Donyatt Ilminster Somerset TA19 0RW
Demolition of existing garage and the erection of a replacement garage/store and garden room and the erection of a two storey extension. (GR 333841/114089)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2013-06-24
View full details - - 2 Rectory Cottages Donyatt Hill Donyatt Ilminster Somerset TA19 0RU
Erection of first floor rear extension and detached replacement garage/outbuilding (GR 333816/114069)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2012-11-22
View full details - - 1 Lawrence Cottages Donyatt Hill Donyatt Ilminster Somerset TA19 0RW
Application for a Non Material Amendment to planning permission 09/03215/FUL to build front porch from stone to match existing dwelling. (GR 333802/114106)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2011-05-24
View full details - - The School House Church Street Donyatt Ilminster Somerset TA19 0RG
The erection of a front entrance porch (GR 333916/114036)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2010-07-27
View full details - - Lawrence Cottage Donyatt Hill Donyatt Ilminster Somerset TA19 0RW
Application for a non material amendment to planning application 09/03215/FUL (GR 333802/114106)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2010-06-11
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A brief summary of Donyatt in Somerset
Donyatt is a village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles north of Chard, at the source of the River Isle. The parish, which encompasses the hamlet of Peasmarsh, had a population of 401 according to the 2021 census, making it a small but significant community for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 401 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.
Property prices in Donyatt show an average sale price of £339,459, 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 Donyatt a particularly low-crime area.
Donyatt has one conservation area within its boundaries: Donyatt. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Donyatt includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Donyatt
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Donyatt. The average decision time was 58 days.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Donyatt slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Donyatt were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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