How long do planning decisions take near Tonedale?

The average planning decision time near Tonedale is 47 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Tonedale?

The most common type of planning application near Tonedale is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Tonedale, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Tonedale, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Tonedale

Tonedale is part of the market town of Wellington in Somerset, England, located approximately 7 miles southwest of Taunton, near the Devon border along the Blackdown Hills. The wider Wellington area has a population of 16,669, encompassing the parish of Wellington Without and the villages of Tone and Tonedale, making it a significant locality for planning applications and development opportunities.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £357,451 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 017C

Crime Statistics

69 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 35
anti-social-behaviour: 10
public-order: 9
criminal-damage-arson: 5
vehicle-crime: 4
shoplifting: 3
drugs: 2
burglary: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Tonedale.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tonedale.

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 Tonedale based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Tonedale.

- Unit 2a Lowmoor Industrial Estate, Tonedale, Wellington
Erection of extension to the front of Unit 2a Lowmoor Industrial Estate, Tonedale, Wellington
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-04-08
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- Foxes Yard, Milverton Road, Tonedale, Wellington
Erection of a commercial building for use Class B8 at Foxes Yard, Milverton Road, Tonedale, Wellington
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-01-30
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- 25 Crosslands, Tonedale, Wellington
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the erection of a proposed single storey extension to the rear of 25 Crosslands, Tonedale, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-04-30
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- extension to Unit 2a Lowmoor Industrial Estate, Tonedale, Wellington
Erection of extension to Unit 2a Lowmoor Industrial Estate, Tonedale, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-07-01
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- Unit 2A Lowmoor Industrial Estate, Tonedale, Wellington
Change of use of land to Class E (g) (Commercial, Business and Service) and formation of access, concrete hardstanding to yard area and installation of fencing and associated landscaping around the pe
Status: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-11-24
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- Unit 2A Lowmoor Industrial Estate, Wellington
Change of use of industrial unit from Class D2 to Class B1 with replacement of cladding, construction of first floor office space with insertion of windows and doors and internal alterations at Unit 2
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2022-01-28
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- 41 Tone Hill, Tonedale, Wellington
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of 41 Tone Hill, Tonedale, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2020-09-04
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- Unit 5E Lowmoor Industrial Estate, Tonedale, Wellington
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of Unit 5E Lowmoor Industrial Estate, Tonedale, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2020-07-01
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- 40 TONE HILL TONEDALE WELLINGTON TA21 0AX
Erection of a single storey rear extension at 40 Tone Hill, Tonedale, Wellington (retention of works already undertaken)
Status: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2016-12-14
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- 40 Tone Hill, Wellington
Erection of a single storey extension at 40 Tone Hill, Wellington
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2016-08-08
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- Unit 2A Lowmoor Business Park, Tonedale, Wellington
Change of use from drinks wholesaler warehouse to fitness studio at Unit 2A Lowmoor Business Park, Tonedale, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2016-03-08
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A brief summary of Tonedale in Somerset

Property prices in Tonedale show an average sale price of £357,451, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Tonedale area recorded 69 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Tonedale has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wellington, Nynehead. 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.

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Planning Activity in Tonedale

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Tonedale. The average decision time was 47 days.

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Tonedale were full planning applications (7), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 70% 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, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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