Somerton, Newport Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Somerton, Newport.
Newport · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Somerton are administered by Newport City Council. View the full Newport City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Somerton
Somerton is a residential area situated in the south-east of Newport, divided into two wards: the northern section falls within Alway, while the southern part is in Lliswerry, separated by the South Wales Main Line. The community features a local primary school, a post office, and St Patrick's RC Church, making it a hub for local services and amenities relevant for planning applications in the area.
District: Liswerry
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £415,374 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Newport
- Parliamentary constituency: Newport East
- LSOA: Newport 013E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Somerton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Somerton.
- 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 Somerton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Somerton.
- - Somerton Park Garage Cromwell Road Newport NP19 0HT
SHOP FRONT REDECORATION AND REPLACEMENT REFRIGERATION PLANT WITH CANOPY
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 100 Somerton Road Newport South Wales NP19 0JX
PROPOSED CHANGE OF USE FROM HAIRDRESSING SALON (A1) TO CHILDREN'S DAY NURSERY (D1)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 61 Nash Grove Newport NP19 4NL
LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SHED/STORAGE AREA IN THE REAR GARDEN
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Newport | Date: 2025-03-23
View full details - - 38 Aberthaw Drive Newport South Wales NP19 9QB
FIRST FLOOR REAR EXTENSION PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL BEDROOM
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2024-02-13
View full details - - 43 Aberthaw Drive Newport NP19 9QB
PROPOSED TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2020-05-17
View full details - - 67 Aberthaw Drive Newport NP19 9QB
RETENTION OF TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND PORCH TO BE USED AS A SEPARATE 2NO. BEDROOM DWELLING HOUSE, PROPOSED REAR EXTENSION AND ASSOCIATED WORKS
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2019-05-24
View full details - - 78 Sycamore Avenue Newport NP19 9AJ
EXTERNAL PLATFORM LIFT IN THE FRONT GARDEN
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2017-07-20
View full details - - 78 Sycamore Avenue Newport NP19 9AJ
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Newport | Date: 2017-07-13
View full details - - 67 Aberthaw Drive Newport NP19 9QB
TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2015-08-20
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A brief summary of Somerton in Newport
Somerton is a residential area situated in the south-east of Newport, divided into two wards: the northern section falls within Alway, while the southern part is in Lliswerry, separated by the South Wales Main Line. The community features a local primary school, a post office, and St Patrick's RC Church, making it a hub for local services and amenities relevant for planning applications in the area. It sits within the Liswerry district.
Property prices in Somerton show an average sale price of £415,374, 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 Somerton a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Somerton 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 Somerton
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Somerton. Of these, 38% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Somerton.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Somerton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Somerton were full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). 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 medium-scale application, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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