Monkton Heathfield, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Monkton Heathfield, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Monkton Heathfield
Monkton Heathfield is a village within the civil parish of West Monkton, located approximately 2 miles northeast of Taunton in Somerset, England. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Bathpool and Burlinch, as well as parts of Coombe and Walford, and had a population of 2,787 according to the 2011 census. This growing area may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications, reflecting its residential and community developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 007E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Monkton Heathfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Monkton Heathfield.
- 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 Monkton Heathfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Monkton Heathfield.
- - Heathfield Park, Coker Close, Bathpool
Erection of care home (use Class C2) with car parking, landscaping and associated works at Heathfield Park, Coker Close, Bathpool
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Birds Farmhouse, Dyers Lane, Monkton Heathfield
Erection of outbuilding in the garden of Birds Farmhouse, Dyers Lane, Monkton Heathfield
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 66 Farriers Green, Monkton Heathfield
Erection of a first floor extension over garage at 66 Farriers Green, Monkton Heathfield
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 2 The Old Forge, Bridgwater Road, Bathpool
Replacement of conservatory with the erection of a single storey extension to the rear of 2 The Old Forge, Bridgwater Road, Bathpool
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - The Old Cider Press, Dyers Lane, Monkton Heathfield
Change of use of building from residential to a nail and beauty salon (Sui Generis) at The Old Cider Press, Dyers Lane, Monkton Heathfield
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - 134 Bridgwater Road, Taunton
Application for Permission in Principle for the erection of 2 No. dwellings in the garden of 134 Bridgwater Road, Taunton
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Howards Hyundai, Bridgwater Road, Bathpool, Taunton
Display of 2 No. internally illuminated fascia signs, 1 No. internally illuminated entrance sign, 1 No. internally illuminated 5m high totem sign and 2 No. non-illuminated directional signs at Howards
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-06-23
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A brief summary of Monkton Heathfield in Somerset
Monkton Heathfield is a village within the civil parish of West Monkton, located approximately 2 miles northeast of Taunton in Somerset, England. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Bathpool and Burlinch, as well as parts of Coombe and Walford, and had a population of 2,787 according to the 2011 census. This growing area may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications, reflecting its residential and community developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Monkton Heathfield a particularly low-crime area.
Monkton Heathfield has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: West Monkton, Cheddon Fitzpaine. 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, Monkton Heathfield 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 Monkton Heathfield
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Monkton Heathfield. The average decision time was 40 days.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Monkton Heathfield were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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