Skip to content

Planning in Nynehead

Approved
91%
10 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Somerset CouncilCouncil page

Around Nynehead

For home projects and trades

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. 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 £282,758, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Nynehead area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Nynehead a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Nynehead, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Nynehead. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), listed building and heritage (4), outline applications (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Nynehead?
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Nynehead. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Nynehead?
The average planning decision time near Nynehead is 58 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 Nynehead?
The planning approval rate near Nynehead is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Nynehead?
The most common type of planning application near Nynehead is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Nynehead?
You can search and track planning applications near Nynehead on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.