Galmington, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Galmington, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Galmington 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 Galmington
Galmington is a noteworthy area within the southwestern suburb of Taunton, Somerset, which was formerly a civil parish. As part of the larger Taunton parish, Galmington contributes to the population of approximately 5,463 residents recorded in 2011. This vibrant community presents various planning opportunities for prospective developers and planners.
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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 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Galmington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Galmington.
- 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 Galmington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
50 planning applications found near Galmington.
- - 22 The Spinney, Taunton
Erection of a first floor extension to the side of 22 The Spinney, Taunton
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - Highgrove Court, 94-96 Trull Road, Taunton
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed change of use of the building as a day school (use class F1) at Highgrove Court, 94-96 Trull Road, Taunton
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - The Knowls, 86 Trull Road, Taunton
Notification to carry out management works (lateral reduction to north and east by 2 metres) to 4 lime trees within Trull Road and Haines Hill Conservation Area to the rear of The Knowls, 86 Trull Roa
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 23 PARKFIELD CRESCENT TAUNTON TA1 4RZ
Application to carry out management works (crown-reduce by 1.5 metres branch length) to one oak tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (Taunton No.1) Tree Preservation Order 1980 at 23 Parkfield Cresc
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 11 Comeytrowe Lane, Taunton
Erection of a two storey extension to the side of 11 Comeytrowe Lane, Taunton
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 4 The Drive, Batts Park, Taunton
Application to crown-reduce two horse chestnut trees included in Taunton Deane Borough (Taunton No.5) Tree Preservation Order 1991 at 4 The Drive, Batts Park, Taunton (TD523)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 131 Galmington Road, Taunton
Erection of 1 No. detached dwelling to the side of 131 Galmington Road, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 20 The Spinney,Taunton
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of 20 The Spinney,Taunton
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Queens College, Taunton
Installation of access gate for Padel Centre at Queens College, Taunton
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Queens College Junior School, Trull Road, Taunton
T1- Magnolia, prune back up to 1m where appropriate and 1-2m off the top to suitable pruning points. T2/T4 - 3x trees 1x Cherry & 2x Cryptomeria , remove to ground level as low as reasonably practical
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 133 Galmington Road, Taunton
Variation of Condition No. 02 (approved plans) of application 38/23/0139 to alter the design of the dwelling on land at 133 Galmington Road, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 10 QUEENS DRIVE TAUNTON TA1 4XW
Erection of porch to front, bin store and car port with formation of hardstanding at 10 Queens Drive, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 6 Comeytrowe Lane, Taunton
Erection of a two storey extension to the side of 6 Comeytrowe Lane, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Queens College, Trull Road, Trull
Erection of 6 No. padel tennis courts with enclosed canopies and associated pavilion with viewing area at Queens College, Trull Road, Trull
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 34 Parkfield Crescent, Taunton
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear, a single storey extension to the rear of garage and a first floor extension to the side of 34 Parkfield Crescent, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Little Dalbrack, Shepherds Way, Taunton
Replacement of conservatory with the erection of a single storey extension to the side of Little Dalbrack, Shepherds Way, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-05-01
View full details - - 98a Trull Road, Taunton
Application to carry out management works to one lime tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (Taunton No.1) Tree Preservation Order 1999 at 98a Trull Road, Taunton (TD835)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 16 Galmington Lane, Taunton
Replacement of conservatory with the erection of a single storey extension to the side and rear of 16 Galmington Lane, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - 88 Galmington Road, Taunton
Formation of dropped kerb to allow access to drive at 88 Galmington Road, Taunton
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-10-12
View full details - - 6 SCAFELL CLOSE TAUNTON TA1 4LF
Application for a Non-Material Amendment to application 52/20/0028CAA to relocate the window on the west elevation and installation of weep vents at 6 Scafell Close, Taunton
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Galmington in Somerset
Galmington is a noteworthy area within the southwestern suburb of Taunton, Somerset, which was formerly a civil parish. As part of the larger Taunton parish, Galmington contributes to the population of approximately 5,463 residents recorded in 2011. This vibrant community presents various planning opportunities for prospective developers and planners.
Property prices in Galmington 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 Galmington a particularly low-crime area.
Galmington has 9 conservation areas within its boundaries: Castle Green and Bath Place, Taunton, Mount Street and Vivary Park, Taunton, Park Street and Wellington Road, Taunton, Bishops Hull, Trull Village, Haines Hill and Trull Road, Staplegrove Road, Taunton, The Crescent, Taunton, Fons George, Taunton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Galmington 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 Galmington
In the last 24 months, 64 planning applications were submitted near Galmington. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
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 Galmington.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Galmington were full planning applications (33), tree works (15), listed building and heritage (7). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 63 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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