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Planning in Somerton

Approved
78%
18 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Somerton in the last 24 months, from Newport City Council's planning register.

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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. 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.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Somerton, 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, 54 planning applications were submitted near Somerton. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Somerton?
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Somerton. The approval rate is 78%.
How long do planning decisions take near Somerton?
The average planning decision time near Somerton is 53 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 Somerton?
The planning approval rate near Somerton is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Somerton?
The most common type of planning application near Somerton is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Somerton?
You can search and track planning applications near Somerton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.