Priorswood, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Priorswood, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Priorswood
Priorswood, located in northern Coolock on Dublin's Northside, is a designated townland and district within the Dublin 17 postal area. It falls under the jurisdiction of Dublin City Council, making it relevant for those exploring planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
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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 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Priorswood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Priorswood.
- 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 Priorswood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Priorswood.
- - Selworthy Special School, Selworthy Road, Taunton
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed demolition (Class B) of 2 No. rear extensions and 1 No. extension to the side of Selworthy Special School, Selworthy Road, Taunt
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Rochester Road, Taunton
Erection of 2 No. apartments in place of approved community facility building at Rochester Road, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-11-03
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A brief summary of Priorswood in Somerset
Priorswood, located in northern Coolock on Dublin's Northside, is a designated townland and district within the Dublin 17 postal area. It falls under the jurisdiction of Dublin City Council, making it relevant for those exploring planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
Property prices in Priorswood 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 Priorswood a particularly low-crime area.
Priorswood has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hestercombe, Saint Mary and Saint James, Taunton, Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Cheddon Fitzpaine. 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, Priorswood 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 Priorswood
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Priorswood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Priorswood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Priorswood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Priorswood were full planning applications (4), advertising consent (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.