Search Puriton planning applications

12 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Puriton · updated daily · Somerset Council

Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 12 · received or decided in the last 12 months

6 Riverton Road, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8BWApprovedConversion and amalgamation of 2No. residential flats into a single 3No. bedroom dwelling, with associated garages and rear gardensFull Planning PermissionReceived 17 Aug 2026Decided 29 Sep 202642/26/00014
3 BATCH PADDOCKS, Batch Road, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8GFRefusedRetrospective change of use of land to an adjoining existing Gypsy and Traveller site to provide one additional pitch comprising of 1No. mobile home, 1No. touring caravan, 1No. stable block, amenity space and associated parking.Full Planning PermissionReceived 10 Aug 2026Decided 23 Oct 202642/26/00002
Barley House, Puriton Hill, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8AFApprovedCertificate of Lawfulness for the proposed rear dormer and a roof velux window & PV panelsCert. of Lawfulness for Proposed Use/DevReceived 27 Jul 2026Decided 28 Sep 202642/26/00016
Land To The South Of, Woolavington Road, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7Application for Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 42/22/00035 (Approval of reserved matters for the appearance, landscape, layout and scale for the erection of 120 dwellings.) to amend the approved plan list with updated plans and drawings to reflect changes to plots 32, 63, 94, 98.Application for non-material changesReceived 17 Jul 202642/26/00013
29 Newlyn Crescent, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8BSApprovedSide extension to form new garage and master bedroom including some internal renovationsFull Planning PermissionReceived 1 May 2026Decided 30 May 202642/26/00005

Planning in Puriton

Approved: 95%; 18 of 19 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

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

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Around Puriton

Postcode districts

TA7 90 applications in the last 12 months

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About Puriton

Puriton is a village and parish located at the western end of the Polden Hills in Somerset, England, with a population of 1,968. The area features the parish church dedicated to St Michael and All Angels, alongside the hamlets of Dunball and Down End. Notably, a former chapel on Woolavington Road has been converted into a private residence, adding to the village's unique character. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,266 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sedgemoor district.

Property prices in Puriton show an average sale price of £289,209, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Puriton 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 Puriton 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, Puriton 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Puriton, 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 Puriton. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), tree works (3), amendments (1). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Puriton?

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Puriton. The approval rate is 95%.

How long do planning decisions take near Puriton?

The average planning decision time near Puriton is 66 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 Puriton?

The planning approval rate near Puriton is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Puriton?

The most common type of planning application near Puriton is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Puriton?

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