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40 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Newtown (TA6) · updated daily · Somerset Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 40 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Royal Clarence House, High Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3BHAwaiting decisionInternal reconfiguration works to create separate office units.Listed Building Consent - alterationsReceived 29 Oct 202608/26/00088
3 Valetta Place, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3HRAwaiting decisionReduce Plum on northern side to achieve approx.1m clearance from utility cables (T1). Remove 1No. self-seeded Sycamore (T2).Works to Trees in Conservation AreaReceived 27 Oct 202608/26/00084
20 Northfield, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7EZAwaiting decisionReduce height of 1No. Walnut (T1) by approx. 50% to 30 feet and spread by approx. 6 feet all around.Works to Trees in Conservation AreaReceived 22 Oct 202608/26/00105
3 Penarth Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7EDAwaiting decisionLoft conversion with dormer to the rear elevation.Full Planning PermissionReceived 20 Oct 202608/26/00089
St John The Baptist Church, Blake Place, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5BAAwaiting decisionRemove epicormic growth of 3No. Tilia (T3, T9 & T12) and re-pollard to previous pruning points. Crown lift 1No. Tilia (T4) to 5m road side, crown reduce whole crown by 6m following decay detection and removal of neighbouring ash. Fell 1No. Fraxinus (T5) due to ash die back. Remove epicormic growth of 1No. Tilia (T10), re-pollard to previous pruning points and sever ivy. Repollard 1No. Tilia (T11) to previous pruning points. Crown lift 1No. Quercus ilex (T15) to 3m, reduce extended branch end weight to west/north west and east by up to 4m to suitable reduction points and install dynamic bracing to 2/3 length along extended lateral limbs to central leader. Crown lift 1No. Tilia (T16) to 5m, remove large dead branch central crown at 8m and remove epicormic growth and stem growth to 5m. Remove main stem of 1No. Platanus (T18) to ground level. Reduce extended branch of 1No. Fagus (T19) to North and east (towards church and over path) by 2-3m to a suitable pruning point and prune back from the church building to create a minimum 2m gap. Reduce crown of 1No. Taxus (T23.5) by approx. 4m to regenerative growth to west to form retrenched crown and shape and remove declining low branch to west back to main stem. Crown reduce 1No. Taxus (T25) secondary stem 4m and install a brace. Reduce extended branch of 1No. Taxus (T27) to north by 3m to reduce strain on base and reshape. Crown lift 1No. Sambucus (T30) over shed roof to allow a 1m gap. Crown lift 1No. Taxus (T32) by 2-3m removing low deadwood. Crown lift 1No. Corylus (T35) to 2-3m and deadwood (Squirrel damage). Crown lift secondary growth/ tips only of 1No. Taxus (T37) to 1.5m to allow visibility and maintenance below, extended branch reduction to the south by 2-3m end weight of extended limbs.Works to Trees in Conservation AreaReceived 15 Oct 202608/26/00104

Planning in Newtown (TA6)

Approved: 95%; 154 of 158 decided
Decision time: about 5 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Newtown (TA6) in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.

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About Newtown (TA6)

Newtown is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Newtown show an average sale price of £229,900, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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In the last 24 months, 175 planning applications were submitted near Newtown. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (61), listed building and heritage (19), outline applications (18). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Newtown (TA6)?

In the last 24 months, 175 planning applications were submitted near Newtown (TA6). The approval rate is 95%.

How long do planning decisions take near Newtown (TA6)?

The average planning decision time near Newtown (TA6) is 38 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 Newtown (TA6)?

The planning approval rate near Newtown (TA6) is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Newtown (TA6)?

The most common type of planning application near Newtown (TA6) is full planning applications, with 61 submissions in the last 24 months.

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