Dunster, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dunster, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Dunster 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 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.
Population: 863 (2021)
District: Somerset West and Taunton
Website: http://www.dunster.org.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £351,190 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dunster.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dunster.
- 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 Dunster based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Dunster.
- - Priory Gate 4 The Ball Dunster Minehead TA24 6SD
Proposed removal of existing outbuilding and erection of single storey timber summerhouse/store
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - St Georges Church Church Street Dunster Minehead TA24 6SH
Works to trees in a conservation area: Felling of 1 x Judas Tree, Pruning of 1 x Yew Tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Dunster Castle Castle Hill Dunster Minehead TA24 6SL
Works to trees in a conservation area: reduction of 1 x Normway Maple, 1 x Sycamore, 1 x Alder & 1 x Unknown
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 20-22 The Willow Rooms High Street Dunster Minehead TA24 6SG
Listed Building Consent for Proposed Reinstatement Works to Rear Wing Following Fire Damage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Reeves Restaurant, The Willow Rooms, 20-22 High Street, Dunster, Minehead, Ta24 6Sg
Proposed Reinstatement Works to Rear Wing Following Fire Damage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Archer House Dunster Steep Dunster Minehead TA24 6FD
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area to fell Silver Birch near building (T1), remove one small Eucalyptus limb hanging over Conifer hedge (T2), reduce 3 Conifers by 2m to match existing hedge (T3), r
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 13 The Olde House, Tea Room High Street Dunster Minehead TA24 6SF
Change of use of ground floor retail space to tea room (Class A3), as per amended plans dated 20/03/08, without complying with condition 1 of approved application 6/10/08/106 to vary opening hours.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - DUNSTER CASTLE, DUNSTER, MINEHEAD, TA24 6SL
Listed Building Consent for internal works within the basement boiler room of Dunster Castle, a Grade I listed building. The proposed works involve the removal of a redundant oil tank and a section of
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - REEVES RESTAURANT, 20-22, HIGH STREET, DUNSTER, MINEHEAD, TA24 6SG
Discharge of condition 3 (external surface material) of approved application 6/10/22/131LB.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - REEVES RESTAURANT, 20-22, HIGH STREET, DUNSTER, MINEHEAD, TA24 6SG
Discharge of condition 3 (external surface material) of approved application 6/10/22/130.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 1 THE BALL, DUNSTER, MINEHEAD, TA24 6SD
Works to trees in a conservation area: To reduce height and spread of a closely spaced group of three Yew trees, and remove one large dead stem, to give the group an overall better shape.
Status: Permitted | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 6, HIGH STREET, DUNSTER, MINEHEAD, TA24 6SG
Listed building consent for the proposed conversion of ground floor rooms to a shop, together with the addition of 5no. metal cowls added to 5no. chimney pots and erection of awnings and signage (amen
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 6, HIGH STREET, DUNSTER, MINEHEAD, TA24 6SG
Proposed conversion of ground floor rooms to a shop, together with the addition of 5no. metal cowls added to 5no. chimney pots and erection of awnings and signage (amended description).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - LUTTRELL ARMS HOTEL, 32-36, HIGH STREET, DUNSTER, MINEHEAD, TA24 6SG
Listed building Consent to replace the existing rear roof with natural slate to include inline slate vents and replacement rooflights. (Retrospective).
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - DUNSTER CASTLE, DUNSTER, MINEHEAD, TA24 6SL
Work to 16 No. trees in a conservation area as Tree Work 2023 Plan
Status: Permitted | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2023-11-13
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A brief summary of Dunster in Somerset
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.
Property prices in Dunster show an average sale price of £351,190, 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 Dunster a particularly low-crime area.
Dunster has one conservation area within its boundaries: Dunster. 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 Dunster includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dunster Park and Heathlands SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: EXMOOR. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dunster planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.dunster.org.uk. 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 Dunster
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Dunster. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dunster may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dunster were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (4), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 26% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
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