Search Minehead planning applications
18 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Minehead · updated daily · Somerset Council
- Laurence House, Parks Lane, Minehead, TA24 8BXAwaiting decisionConversion of existing stand alone garage into a one person dwellingReceived 2 Nov 20263/21/26/042
- British Heart Foundation, 4 The Parade, Minehead, TA24 5UFAwaiting decisionApplication to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of 1st and 2nd floors from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) into 2 No. residential dwelling (Use Class C3)Received 29 Oct 2026CMA/21/26/002
- The Patch, Pemswell Road, Minehead, TA24 5RSAwaiting decisionErection of single storey side extension and dormer windowReceived 20 Oct 20263/21/26/058
- Dentcare Lab, Middle Street, Minehead, TA24 5JHAwaiting decisionInstallation of solar panels (retention of works already undertaken)Received 19 Oct 20263/21/26/061
- 41 West Street, Minehead, TA24 5EJAwaiting decisionErection of a single-storey flat-roofed rear extension and raised decked area (works already undertaken)Received 24 Aug 20263/21/26/051
Planning in Minehead
- Approved
- 92%
- 47 of 47 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Minehead in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.
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TA24 157 applications in the last 12 months
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About Minehead
Minehead is a coastal town and civil parish in Somerset, situated on the south bank of the Bristol Channel, approximately 21 miles northwest of Taunton and 12 miles from the Devon border. The area encompasses the suburban villages of Alcombe and Woodcombe, contributing to a population of 11,757 as of the 2021 census. Its proximity to Exmoor National Park makes it an attractive location for planning applications related to residential, commercial, and tourism developments. The town has a population of approximately 11,752 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.
Property prices in Minehead show an average sale price of £301,320, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Minehead area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Minehead a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Minehead has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Minehead 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.minehead.co.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Minehead, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Minehead. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (26), tree works (6), listed building and heritage (5).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).