New Town (DT9), Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near New Town (DT9), Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in New Town (DT9) 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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £450,471 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Somerset
• Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
• LSOA: South Somerset 008C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near New Town (DT9).

• 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 New Town (DT9) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near New Town (DT9).

1. - Gainsborough Corner Newtown Sherborne Dorset DT9 5BH
   Discharge of Conditions No. 4 (Rainwater goods, vents, flues and pipework), No. 5 (Rooflights), No. 6 (Roofworks), No. 7 (Doors and windows), No. 10 (Pre-fell tree check), No. 13 (Dormice and breeding
   Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-02-21
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2. - 65 Newtown Milborne Port Sherborne Dorset DT9 5BH
   Application to Fell No. 3 Trees within a Conservation Area.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-11-25
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3. - Bowling Green Sherborne Road Milborne Port Somerset DT9 5AX
   Installation of stone piers to the existing gates at the rear entrance to the property.
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-10-27
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A brief summary of New Town (DT9) in Somerset

New Town (DT9) is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in New Town (DT9) show an average sale price of £450,471, 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 New Town (DT9) a particularly low-crime area.

New Town (DT9) has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Milborne Port, Oborne. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around New Town (DT9) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Goathill Quarry SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, New Town (DT9) 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 New Town (DT9)

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near New Town (DT9). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 18 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near New Town (DT9) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 18 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near New Town (DT9) were outline applications (1), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1).

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

• Oborne planning applications
• Milborne Port planning applications
• Goathill planning applications
• Kingsbury Regis planning applications
• Milborne Wick planning applications
• Poyntington planning applications
• Purse Caundle planning applications
• Haydon planning applications

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• 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.