St Decumans, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Decumans, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About St Decumans
Williton is a prominent village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, strategically positioned at the crossroads of the A39, A358, and B3191 roads. Situated just 2 miles south of Watchet, it serves as a gateway between the coastal towns of Minehead, Bridgwater, and Taunton, making it an essential area for planning applications and developments in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £289,297 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St Decumans.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Decumans.
- 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 St Decumans based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near St Decumans.
- - Belmont, 51 Brendon Road, Watchet, TA23 0AX
Demolition of concrete greenhouse bases and erection of 1 No. dormer bungalow with associated landscaping and parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Somerset | Date: 2023-02-27
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A brief summary of St Decumans in Somerset
Williton is a prominent village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, strategically positioned at the crossroads of the A39, A358, and B3191 roads. Situated just 2 miles south of Watchet, it serves as a gateway between the coastal towns of Minehead, Bridgwater, and Taunton, making it an essential area for planning applications and developments in the region.
Property prices in St Decumans show an average sale price of £289,297, 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 St Decumans a particularly low-crime area.
St Decumans has one conservation area within its boundaries: Watchet. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around St Decumans includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blue Anchor to Lilstock Coast SSSI, Cleeve Hill SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Decumans 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 St Decumans
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near St Decumans. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 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 St Decumans.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near St Decumans were full planning applications (5), amendments (3), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Five Bells planning applications
- Watchet planning applications
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- Hungerford planning applications
- Torre 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.