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Planning activity
133
85% approval
Approval rate
85%
96 of 105 decided
Decision speed
~7 wks
average time to decision

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Planning data sourced from Somerset council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Pen Mill?
In the last 24 months, 133 planning applications were submitted near Pen Mill. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Pen Mill?
The average planning decision time near Pen Mill is 50 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 Pen Mill?
The planning approval rate near Pen Mill is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Pen Mill?
The most common type of planning application near Pen Mill is discharge of conditions, with 33 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Pen Mill?
You can search and track planning applications near Pen Mill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.

About Pen Mill - Planning Applications & Local Development

Yeovil Pen Mill is one of two railway stations serving Yeovil, Somerset, located just under a mile east of the town centre. Positioned 59.5 miles south of Bristol Temple Meads on the Heart of Wessex Line, it is managed by Great Western Railway and offers services alongside South Western Railway. This station is a key transport link for the area, making it relevant for those considering planning applications in the vicinity.

Property prices in Pen Mill show an average sale price of £300,196, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Pen Mill 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 Pen Mill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Pen Mill has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pen Mill 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Pen Mill, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.

In the last 24 months, 133 planning applications were submitted near Pen Mill. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (33), full planning applications (25), amendments (14). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

23 planning appeals were lodged, of which 6 were allowed and 16 were dismissed (27% success rate).