East Town (TA4), Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Town (TA4), Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in East Town (TA4) 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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £341,828 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 016E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Town (TA4).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Town (TA4).
- 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 East Town (TA4) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near East Town (TA4).
- - Whitmore Farm, Willett Hill Cross to Thornbush Cross, Elworthy, Bishops Lydeard, TA4 3QD
Erection of a detached four-bay garage, open-fronted to three bays and erection of a single-storey extension to the rear of the dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Dobles Farm, Tolland Road, Tolland, Bishops Lydeard
Application for Prior Approval for proposed change of use from agricultural building into 2 No. dwelling houses (Class C3) and associated building operations at Dobles Farm, Tolland Road, Tolland, Bis
Status: Undecided | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Glebe Farm, Tolland Road, Tolland
Application for prior approval for proposed change of use from 4 No. agricultural buildings into 7 No. dwellings (Use Class C3) and associated building operations to barns at Glebe Farm, Tolland Road,
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - Dobles Farm, Tolland Road, Tolland
Erection of steel portal frame building for storage at Dobles Farm, Tolland Road, Tolland
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-11-29
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A brief summary of East Town (TA4) in Somerset
East Town (TA4) is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
Property prices in East Town (TA4) show an average sale price of £341,828, 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 East Town (TA4) a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around East Town (TA4) includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, East Town (TA4) 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 East Town (TA4)
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near East Town (TA4). Of these, 0% were approved.
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 East Town (TA4).
The most common application types near East Town (TA4) were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.