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Planning in Southay

Approved
81%
13 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around Southay

Postcode districts

TA13 63 applications in the last 12 monthsTA12 66 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Somerset Council

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About Southay

Southay is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Southay 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 Southay a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Southay has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Southay 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Southay, 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, 19 planning applications were submitted near Southay. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

The most common types were tree works (5), amendments (3), full planning applications (2).

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

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Southay?
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Southay. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Southay?
The average planning decision time near Southay is 62 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 Southay?
The planning approval rate near Southay is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Southay?
The most common type of planning application near Southay is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Southay?
You can search and track planning applications near Southay on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.