How long do planning decisions take near Pitminster?

The average planning decision time near Pitminster is 42 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 Pitminster?

The planning approval rate near Pitminster is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Pitminster?

The most common type of planning application near Pitminster is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Pitminster?

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Pitminster, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pitminster, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Pitminster

Pitminster is a quaint village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, just 4 miles south of Taunton, with a population of 956. The parish encompasses the villages of Angersleigh and Blagdon Hill, the latter renamed to avoid confusion with its namesake in North Somerset. It also features hillside hamlets like Feltham and Woodram, as well as lower plain communities such as Sellicks Green, Duddlestone, and Poundisford, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications.

Population: 1,008 (2021)

District: Somerset West and Taunton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £281,799 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 019B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Pitminster.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pitminster.

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 Pitminster based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Pitminster.

- Flyboat Farm, Pitminster Road, Pitminster
Conversion of Barn A into 1 No. dwelling and Barns B & C into ancillary/holiday let accommodation with associated works at Flyboat Farm, Pitminster Road, Pitminster
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-01-28
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- Flyboat Farm, Pitminster Road, Pitminster
Change of use of land from agricultural to residential curtilage with change of use and conversion of Barn A into 1 No. dwelling and Barns B & C into ancillary/holiday let accommodation with associate
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-01-28
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- Flyboat Farm, Pitminster Road, Pitminster
Application for outline planning with all matters reserved, except for access and scale, for the erection of 2 No. dwellings at Flyboat Farm, Pitminster Road, Pitminster (resubmission of 30/24/0018)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-02-04
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- Woodram Mead, Pitminster Road, Corfe
Replacement of porch and single storey kitchen, utility and garden room with the erection of a single storey extension to the side and rear with internal alterations and erection of detached heat pump
Status: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-07-12
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- The Old Vicarage, Church Road, Pitminster
Erection of glazed porch to the front of The Old Vicarage, Church Road, Pitminster
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-06-23
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A brief summary of Pitminster in Somerset

Property prices in Pitminster show an average sale price of £281,799, 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 Pitminster a particularly low-crime area.

Pitminster has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Corfe, Pitminster. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Pitminster includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Prior's Park & Adcombe Wood SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Blackdown Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Pitminster

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Pitminster. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Pitminster.

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Pitminster were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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