Nynehead, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Nynehead, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Nynehead
Nynehead is a small village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, along the River Tone, approximately 7 miles south-west of Taunton and 1.5 miles north-west of Wellington. With a population of 415, Nynehead offers a quaint rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
Population: 424 (2021)
District: Somerset West and Taunton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £357,451 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 017A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Nynehead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Nynehead.
- 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 Nynehead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
45 planning applications found near Nynehead.
- - Court Gardens Farm, Chipley Road, Nynehead
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the existing demolition of outbuildings requiring removal within planning consent 26/20/0005 and 26/20/0006/LB to prove implementation of planning
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Court Gardens Farm, Chipley Road, Nynehead
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed demolition of outbuildings identified as requiring removal within planning consent 26/20/0005 and 26/20/0006LB at Court Gardens Farm,
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - FOXDOWN CHIPLEY ROAD NYNEHEAD WELLINGTON TA21 0BL
Notification to carry out management works (crown-raise to 2.5 metres above ground level) to one cedar tree and to fell three cypress trees within Nynehead Conservation Area at Foxdown, Chipley Road,
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 11 Nynehead Mews, Nynehead Court, Chipley Road, Nynehead
Erection of a conservatory to the rear of 11 Nynehead Mews, Nynehead Court, Chipley Road, Nynehead
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-07-04
View full details - - 11 Nynehead Mews, Nynehead Court, Chipley Road, Nynehead
Erection of a conservatory to the rear of 11 Nynehead Mews, Nynehead Court, Chipley Road, Nynehead
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - Island Cottage, Nynehead Road, Nynehead
Erection of wooden fencing to the side and rear of Island Cottage, Nynehead Road, Nynehead (retention of works already undertaken)
Status: Rejected | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - Nynehead Under 5 Preschool, Nynehead Hollow, Nynehead
Change of use of former pre-school (use Class F1(a)) to 1 No. dwelling (Use Class C3) with formation of off road parking at Nynehead Under 5 Preschool, Nynehead Hollow, Nynehead
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - Nynehead Court Farm Gardens, Nynehead
Variation of Condition No. 02 (approved plans) of application 26/20/0005 to alter the position of the units in order to protect the integrity of the north wall forming the walled garden and minor alte
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - Nynehead Court Farm Gardens, Nynehead
Variation of Condition No. 02 (approved plans) of application 26/20/0006/LB to alter the position of the units in order to protect the integrity of the north wall forming the walled garden and minor a
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - The Lynch, Chipley Road, Nynehead
Erection of an oak framed garage with storage above at The Lynch, Chipley Road, Nynehead
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-03-14
View full details - - Nynehead Court, Chipley Road, Nynehead
Notification to fell one Weeping Ash tree within Nynehead Conservation Area at Nynehead Court, Chipley Road, Nynehead
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2022-02-07
View full details - - Traumheim, Chipley Road, Nynehead
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the existing use of the caravan as a single independent dwelling at Traumheim, Chipley Road, Nynehead
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2021-03-05
View full details - - Nynehead Court, Nynehead
Notification to fell one Ash tree within Nynehead Conservation Area at Nynehead Court, Nynehead
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2020-11-30
View full details - - Nynehead Court, Nynehead
Proposed demolition of existing outbuildings and maintenance building and the erection of 11 close care units (Class C2), conversion of Grade II Listed farmhouse to 2 no. close care units (Class C2),
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2020-07-14
View full details - - 1 THE OLD VICARAGE CHIPLEY ROAD NYNEHEAD WELLINGTON TA21 0BL
Notification to fell one willow tree within Nynehead Conservation Area at 1 The Old Vicarage, Chipley Road, Nynehead
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2019-09-10
View full details - - the church field adjoining All Saints Church, Chipley Road, Nynehead.
Change of use of agricultural land to a cemetery at the church field adjoining All Saints Church, Chipley Road, Nynehead.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2019-08-27
View full details - - Quantock View, Wellington
Erection of storage shed to house agricultural machinery, equipment, hay and farm related items on land West of Quantock View, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2018-06-25
View full details - - Fox Down, Nynehead
Notification to carry out management work to one cedar tree within Nynehead Conservation Area at Fox Down, Nynehead
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2018-02-12
View full details - - The Old Forge, Nynehead
Notification to fell 5 Cypress trees within Nynehead Conservation Area at The Old Forge, Nynehead
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2016-08-01
View full details - - All Saints Church, Nynehead, Wellington
Notification to carry out management works to two Sweet Chestnut trees within Nynehead Conservation Area at All Saints Church, Nynehead, Wellington
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2016-07-29
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A brief summary of Nynehead in Somerset
Nynehead is a small village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, along the River Tone, approximately 7 miles south-west of Taunton and 1.5 miles north-west of Wellington. With a population of 415, Nynehead offers a quaint rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications and development opportunities in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 424 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.
Property prices in Nynehead show an average sale price of £357,451, 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 Nynehead a particularly low-crime area.
Nynehead has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wellington, Nynehead. 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, Nynehead 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 Nynehead
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Nynehead. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Nynehead.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Nynehead slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Nynehead were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 41% 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, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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