Lyngford, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lyngford, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £281,799 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 014D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lyngford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lyngford.
- 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 Lyngford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Lyngford.
- - the former Brewers Fayre, Massingham Park, O'Bridge, Taunton
Display of 4 No. internally illuminated fascia signs at the former Brewers Fayre, Massingham Park, O'Bridge, Taunton
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - the former Brewers Fayre, Massingham Park, Taunton
Display of 2 No. banner signs, 4 No. DOT signs, 1 No. internally illuminated totem and 1 No. internally illuminated pole sign at the former Brewers Fayre, Massingham Park, Taunton
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Stephens House, Trenchard Way, Taunton
Variation of Condition No. 01 (approved plans) and Condition No. 02 (external materials) of application 38/18/0144 for amendments to floor plans and window arrangements on top floor and amended extern
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - The O'Bridge Brewers Fayre and Travel Inn, Massingham Park, Taunton
Various alterations to building including alterations to elevations, replacement HVAC and associated works at The O'Bridge Brewers Fayre and Travel Inn, Massingham Park, Taunton
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 1 Bowood Road, Taunton
Conversion of detached garage into ancillary accommodation at 1 Bowood Road, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Unit 5 Priory Fields, Taunton
Display of 1 No. internally illuminated fascia sign, 2 No. non illuminated fascia signs and 8 No. glazing/totem vinyls at Unit 5 Priory Fields, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Unit 2 Priory Fields, Taunton
Partial infill of roller shutter opening and installation of smaller roller shutter at Unit 2 Priory Fields, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - off Priory Bridge Road, Taunton
Change of use of land and formation of off road vehicle storage area to support Harvs Vehicle Repairs on land off Priory Bridge Road, Taunton
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-05-25
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A brief summary of Lyngford in Somerset
Lyngford is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
Property prices in Lyngford show an average sale price of £281,799, 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 Lyngford a particularly low-crime area.
Lyngford has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Castle Green and Bath Place, Taunton, Mount Street and Vivary Park, Taunton, South Road, Taunton, Saint Mary and Saint James, Taunton, 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, Lyngford 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 Lyngford
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Lyngford. The average decision time was 57 days.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Lyngford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lyngford were full planning applications (10), advertising consent (8), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.