How long do planning decisions take near Toulton?

The average planning decision time near Toulton is 68 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 Toulton?

The most common type of planning application near Toulton is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Toulton?

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Toulton, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Toulton, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Toulton

Cothelstone is a quaint village and civil parish located in the picturesque Quantock Hills, approximately six miles north of Taunton in Somerset. The parish, which encompasses the hamlet of Toulton, has a small population of 111 residents, making it an intimate community ideal for those exploring planning applications in rural settings.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £281,799 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 006A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Toulton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Toulton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Toulton.

- Toulton Farm, Toulton Road, Cothelstone
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear with alterations to access at Toulton Farm, Toulton Road, Cothelstone
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-03-06
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- Toulton House, Toulton Road, Cothelstone
Change of use of stable to holiday let accommodation (Use Class C3) at Toulton House, Toulton Road, Cothelstone
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2019-06-13
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- TOULTON HOUSE, COTHELSTONE
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT TOULTON HOUSE, COTHELSTONE (AMENDED SCHEME TO APPLICATION 13/12/0002)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2012-07-03
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- TOULTON HOUSE, COTHELSTONE
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT TOULTON HOUSE, COTHELSTONE
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2012-03-09
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- TOULTON FARM, COTHELSTONE
CONVERSION OF BARN TO A DWELLING - VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 6, 7, 10, 15, 16 TO PLANNING APPLICATION 13/05/0002 AT TOULTON FARM, COTHELSTONE
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2010-02-03
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A brief summary of Toulton in Somerset

Property prices in Toulton show an average sale price of £281,799, 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 Toulton a particularly low-crime area.

Toulton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cothelstone. 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 Toulton includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Quantock Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Toulton

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Toulton. The average decision time was 68 days.

At 68 days on average, decisions near Toulton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Toulton were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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