Taunton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Taunton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · Town
Planning applications in Taunton are administered by Bath And North East Somerset Council. View the full Bath And North East Somerset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Taunton
Taunton, the county town of Somerset, boasts a rich history spanning over a thousand years, highlighted by its Norman-built castle and prominent minster church. The town's historical significance is reflected in the Museum of Somerset and the Somerset Military Museum, both housed within the castle's inner ward. Notably, Taunton was a pivotal site during the Second Cornish uprising in 1497 and the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685, making it a key location for researchers interested in local planning applications and heritage conservation.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £341,828 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Taunton.
- 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 Taunton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Taunton.
- - 5 Winchester Street, Taunton
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed erection of a dormer extension with installation of 2 No. windows to the rear and installation of 3 No. roof lights to the front of 5
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - Somerset Inn, 46 Alfred Street, Taunton
Change of use of former public house into a 10 No. bedroom House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) with external and internal alterations including removal of front extension, installation of roof lights an
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 77-88 East Reach, Taunton
Display of 6 No. internally illuminated and 11 No. non illuminated fascia signs, 1 No. non illuminated freestanding sign and 1 No. internally illuminated totem sign at 77-88 East Reach, Taunton
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 4 East Reach, Taunton
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a change of use and conversion from commercial, business and service use (Class E) into 4 No. dwellings at 4 East Reach, Taunton
Status: Undecided | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 5 Winchester Street, Taunton
Demolition of single storey extension and erection of a two storey extension to the rear of 5 Winchester Street, Taunton
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 16 Winchester Street, Taunton
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed conversion of 2 No. flats into 1 No. dwelling at 16 Winchester Street, Taunton
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Application to carry out management works to one horse chestnut tree, one willow and one poplar tree included in Taunton Deane Borough Tree Preservation Orders TD745 , TD905 and TD866 respectively.
Application to carry out management works (lateral reductions) to one horse chestnut tree, one willow and one poplar tree included in Taunton Deane Borough Tree Preservation Orders TD745 (Taunton No.4
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 160 East Reach, Taunton
Display of 1 No. non illuminated fascia sign at 160 East Reach, Taunton
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 160 East Reach, Taunton
Replacement of entrance door, signage and repainting of shop front facade at 160 East Reach, Taunton
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 1 Haydon Road, Taunton
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a change of use and conversion from commercial, business and service use (Class E) into 2 No. dwellings (Class C3) at 1 Haydon Road, Taunton
Status: Undecided | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Kings Square, Taunton
Notification to fell one ash tree and to carry out management works to one fruit tree (species unspecified) and one group of Prunus trees within South Road Conservation Area at Kings Square, Taunton
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 5 Eastleigh Road, Taunton
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed larger home extension at 5 Eastleigh Road, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 32-33 East Street, Taunton
Display of 2 No. internally illuminated fascia signs, 1 No. non illuminated fascia sign and 1 No. internally illuminated projecting sign at 32-33 East Street, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - Sainsburys, Billet Street, Taunton
Replacement of plant with associated works on store roof top at Sainsburys, Billet Street, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-09-08
View full details - - Annecy Court, St. Joseph's Field, Taunton
Notification to carry out management works to 18 Robinia trees within South Road Conservation Area at Annecy Court, St. Joseph's Field, Taunton
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-06-23
View full details - - 185 South Street, Taunton
Application to carry out management works to one oak tree included in (Taunton No.2) Tree Preservation Order 2001 at 185 South Street, Taunton (TD892)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-06-22
View full details - - 42 South Street, Taunton
Replacement of shop front windows and doors with associated signage at 42 South Street, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - 42 South Street, Taunton
Display of 3 No. non-illuminated fascia signs and 1 No. non-illuminated projecting sign at 42 South Street, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-06-21
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A brief summary of Taunton in Somerset
Taunton, the county town of Somerset, boasts a rich history spanning over a thousand years, highlighted by its Norman-built castle and prominent minster church. The town's historical significance is reflected in the Museum of Somerset and the Somerset Military Museum, both housed within the castle's inner ward. Notably, Taunton was a pivotal site during the Second Cornish uprising in 1497 and the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685, making it a key location for researchers interested in local planning applications and heritage conservation.
Property prices in Taunton show an average sale price of £341,828, 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 Taunton a particularly low-crime area.
Taunton has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Castle Green and Bath Place, Taunton, Mount Street and Vivary Park, Taunton, South Road, Taunton, Saint Mary and Saint James, Taunton, Staplegrove Road, Taunton, The Crescent, Taunton, Fons George, Taunton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Taunton 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 Taunton
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Taunton. Of these, 20% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Taunton.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Taunton were full planning applications (15), advertising consent (10), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 29% 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, 50 smaller schemes were submitted.
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