How long do planning decisions take near Milverton?

The average planning decision time near Milverton is 44 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Milverton?

The planning approval rate near Milverton is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Milverton?

The most common type of planning application near Milverton is tree works applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Milverton?

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Milverton, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Milverton, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Milverton 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 Milverton

Milverton is a charming village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, nestled in the picturesque valley of the River Tone, just 5 miles west of Taunton. With a population of 1,438, the parish also encompasses the nearby hamlet of Preston Bowyer, making it a quaint community with potential for various planning applications and developments.

Population: 1,422 (2021)

District: Taunton Deane

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Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 013A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Milverton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Milverton.

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 Milverton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Milverton.

- Chapel House, Fore Street, Milverton
Notification to carry out management works - lateral crown reduction and re-shape - to one cherry tree within Milverton Conservation Area at Chapel House, Fore Street, Milverton
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-05-18
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- Walnut Tree Cottage, Rosebank Road, Milverton
Application to carry out management works to one horse chestnut tree (crown-reduce by 2 metres height and radial growth) and one beech tree (crown-reduce by 3 metres height and radial growth and thin
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-04-09
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- Walnut Tree Cottage, Rosebank Road, Milverton
Notification to carry out management works to two Leyland Cypress trees (reduce height by 50%) within Milverton Conservation Area at Walnut Tree Cottage, Rosebank Road, Milverton
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-04-09
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- Creedwell Orchard, Milverton
Variation of Condition No. 01, approved plans, of application 23/28/0042NMA (in relation to planning application 23/78/0025) for minor changes to appearance of house types, addition of solar panels to
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-03-06
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- Chapel House, Fore Street, Milverton
Installation of solar panels and battery system at Chapel House, Fore Street, Milverton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-01-20
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- Fore Street, Milverton
Notification to fell one Purple Plum tree within Milverton Conservation Area at Jubilee Gardens, south of Fore Street, Milverton
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-11-12
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A brief summary of Milverton in Somerset

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Milverton a particularly low-crime area.

Milverton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Milverton. 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 Milverton includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Milverton

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Milverton. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Milverton.

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Milverton were tree works (6), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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