Down End, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Down End, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
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Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Bridgwater
- LSOA: Sedgemoor 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Down End.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Down End.
- 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 Down End based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Down End.
- - 29 Newlyn Crescent, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8BS
Side extension to form new garage and master bedroom including some internal renovations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 24 Riverton Road, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8BP
Erection of balcony to rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Land between Downend Road and Pawlett Road, to the East of, Bristol Road, Walpole, Bridgwater, Somerset
Request for EIA Screening Opinion for the development of up to 400 residential dwellings (Class C3) and a community/commercial building (Class E), with landscaping, public open space (including formal
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 24 Riverton Road, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8BP
Erection of garage (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - Land at, Puriton Hill, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7
Hybrid (full and outline) application. Full application for the erection of 61No. dwellings, with creation of access, public open space, landscaping and associated works. Outline application with all
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Bannock Cottage, Pawlett Road, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4TG
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of an agricultural building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-02-20
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A brief summary of Down End in Somerset
Down End is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Down End a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Down End 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 Down End
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Down End. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Down End may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Down End were full planning applications (10), tree works (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Dunball planning applications
- Walpole planning applications
- Puriton planning applications
- Horsey planning applications
- Pawlett planning applications
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- West Huntspill planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.