Newtown (TA6), Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newtown (TA6), Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Newtown (TA6) 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: £229,900 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Bridgwater
- LSOA: Sedgemoor 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Newtown (TA6).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newtown (TA6).
- 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 Newtown (TA6) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
270 planning applications found near Newtown (TA6).
- - Land At, Northgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3EU
Crown lift 1No. Lime (T4) (TPO Ref T4) to 5m above ground level to enable 5m high carnival carts to pass near the curb at the end of the procession route without hitting the overhanging branches and c
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - Bridgwater Docks, Docks, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6
Request for an EIA Screening Opinion for the restoration of Bridgwater Dock, including change of use of the dock to introduce residential and leisure moorings and associated infrastructure including n
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 32 Fore Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3NG
Display of 1 No. non-illuminated projecting sign.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - The Heritage Arts Trail (HAT), land at various locations in Bridgwater starting at St Matthews Field, Bridgwater
Installation of 18 No. interpretation panels and 12No. heritage-inspired artworks made from a fabricated steel structure and willow body.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 14-15 Cornhill, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3BU
Change of use from Retail (Class E(a)) to an Adult Gaming Centre (Sui Generis) with 24/7 hours operation and alterations to the shopfront.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Apartment 1, Castle Apartments, 6-9 King Square, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3DG
Repair and reinstatement of the chimney stacks at 6–9 Kings Square and 18 Queen Street.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 6 Castle Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3DB
Change of Use from offices into 14 person house in multiple occupation (HMO) with associated alterations and installation of 11No. panel solar array to main flat roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 6 Castle Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3DB
Change of Use from offices into 14 person house in multiple occupation (HMO) with associated alterations and installation of 11No. panel solar array to main flat roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 58 Kendale Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3QD
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed.... Erection of a detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 49 Halesleigh Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7DY
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of a single storey extension, extending 6.00m from the rear South elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 16 High Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3DX
Conversion of first and second floor offices into 9 No. residential apartments.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - ALDI STORES LIMITED, Northgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3EU
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Installation, Alteration or Replacement of other Solar Photovoltaics (PV) equipment on the Roofs of Non-domestic Buildings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 14-15 Cornhill, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3BU
Change of use from Retail (Class E(a)) to an Adult Gaming Centre (sui generis) with 24/7 hours operation and minor alterations to the shopfront.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 13 Lyndale Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3PS
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed change of use from Single Family Dwelling (Class C3) to 6 person HMO (Class C4). Proposed loft conversion with dormer window to rear elevation and roof light
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Angel Place Shopping Centre, High Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3TQ
Change of Use of North element of Angel Place Shopping Centre to create 4No. smaller units from existing Unit 9, including access onto Mount Street and access to service facilities.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - Bridgwater Docks, Docks, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6
Restoration of Bridgwater Dock, including change of use of the dock to introduce residential and leisure moorings and associated infrastructure including new secure entrances and pontoons, creation of
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - Bridgwater Docks, Docks, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6
Restoration of Bridgwater Dock, including change of use of the dock to introduce residential and leisure moorings and associated infrastructure including new secure entrances and pontoons, creation of
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - 9 York Buildings, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3BS
Introduction of 2No. 150mm diameter vents into the masonry on the front (SW) elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Trees On Land At, Coronation Road, Bridgwater, Somerset
Crown lift 5No. Beech (T221-T225) (TPO Refs T1 and G1) to achieve a 5.4m headroom clearance around the trees and remove all epicormic growth up to 5.4m (as amended by Applicant).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Former Cash Office, The Town Hall, 36-44 High Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3BL
Internal alterations to the town hall and erection of extension to adjacent building on site of existing (to be demolished). Development of details subsequent to permitted application 08/23/00382
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-10-09
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A brief summary of Newtown (TA6) in Somerset
Newtown (TA6) is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
Property prices in Newtown (TA6) show an average sale price of £229,900, 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 Newtown (TA6) a particularly low-crime area.
Newtown (TA6) has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bridgwater Central Area and Dock, Bridgwater Northfield, Bridgwater St John's. 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, Newtown (TA6) 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 Newtown (TA6)
In the last 24 months, 152 planning applications were submitted near Newtown (TA6). Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Newtown (TA6) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Newtown (TA6) were full planning applications (68), telecoms (20), listed building and heritage (18). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 20 medium-scale applications, 131 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 146 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
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