Search Dunster planning applications
16 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Dunster · updated daily · Somerset Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 6 Marsh Street, Dunster, Minehead, TA24 6PNAwaiting decisionErection of single storey rear extensionReceived 20 Oct 20263/10/26/001
- Home Farm Dunster Minehead TA24 6NYAwaiting decisionProposed change of use of agricultural building into farm shop to include external alterations.Full Planning PermissionReceived 3 Sep 2026EXM/26/201/FULL
- Priory Gate 4 The Ball Dunster Minehead TA24 6SDApprovedProposed removal of existing outbuilding and erection of single storey timber summerhouse/storeHouseholderReceived 19 May 2026Decided 17 Jul 2026EXM/26/121/HH
- St Georges Church Church Street Dunster Minehead TA24 6SHApprovedWorks to trees in a conservation area: Felling of 1 x Judas Tree, Pruning of 1 x Yew TreeTree(s) in Conservation AreaReceived 2 Mar 2026Decided 1 May 2026EXM/26/070/TCA
- Dunster Castle Castle Hill Dunster Minehead TA24 6SLApprovedWorks to trees in a conservation area: reduction of 1 x Normway Maple, 1 x Sycamore, 1 x Alder & 1 x UnknownTree(s) in Conservation AreaReceived 23 Feb 2026Decided 1 May 2026EXM/26/066/TCA
Planning in Dunster
- Approved
- 100%
- 17 of 17 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Dunster in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.
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Around Dunster
Postcode districts
TA24 157 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Somerset Council
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About Dunster
Dunster is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, nestled within the north-eastern edge of Exmoor National Park. Situated 2.5 miles southeast of Minehead and 20 miles northwest of Taunton, Dunster boasts a population of 817 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Its unique setting and historical significance make it a noteworthy area for planning applications, particularly in relation to conservation and development within the national park context. The settlement has a population of approximately 863 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Dunster 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 Dunster a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Dunster has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dunster 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.dunster.org.uk.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Dunster, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Dunster. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (4), tree works (4).