Puriton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Puriton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
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.
Population: 2,266 (2021)
District: Sedgemoor
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £277,478 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
- LSOA: Sedgemoor 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Puriton.
- 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 Puriton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Puriton.
- - 22 Hillside, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8AW
Reduce height of 1No. Lombardy Poplar (T2) (TPO Ref G1) by 11m to same height as adjacent neighbours tree, reduce overhanging branches to Southern side over neighbours garden to near boundary line and
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 12 Hillside Crescent, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8AP
Proposed porch and single storey front/side extension (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 35 Hillside, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8AN
Reduce height of 1No. Copper Beech (T1) (TPO Ref T1) by 2m, raise crown to 3.5m above ground level by removing smaller branches not exceeding 75mm in diameter and shorten branches in lower crown towar
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 24 Hillside, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8AN
Reduce height of 1No. Lombardy Poplar (T1) (TPO Ref G1) by 5.5m back to previous pruning points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 41 Woolavington Road, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8BG
Erection of a single storey wrap around extension to the side (East) and rear (North) elevations with a rear raised patio area and the proposed demolition of existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 20A Hillside Crescent, Puriton, Bridgwater, TA7 8AP
Removal of bay window and replace with French doors to create accessibility entrance
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2025-05-26
View full details - - 7 Purewell, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8BA
Erection of dormer extension and porch to front North elevation, and loft conversion with installation of 1No. rooflight to South elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - 14 Court Grove, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8DB
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of a single storey extension, extending 4.00m from the rear North-West elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Blake Farm, 15 Rye, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8DA
Variations of condition 2 of Planning Permission 42/23/00003 (Erection of 1no. dwelling with new access and detached carport (revised scheme).) to change the detached single car port to a double garag
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of Puriton in Somerset
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 £277,478, 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 Puriton a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Puriton
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Puriton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Puriton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Puriton were full planning applications (9), tree works (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Down End planning applications
- Dunball planning applications
- Horsey planning applications
- Knowle planning applications
- Slape Cross planning applications
- Woolavington planning applications
- Walpole planning applications
- Bradney planning applications
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.