Search Watchet planning applications
14 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Watchet · updated daily · Somerset Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 22 Flowerdale Road, Watchet, TA23 0DXAwaiting decisionConstruction of covered walkway to rear (retention of works already undertaken)Received 21 Oct 20263/37/26/012
- 49 Liddymore Road, Watchet, TA23 0DSAwaiting decisionApplication for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed conversion of glazed conservatory with a into larger home extension with a glazed roofReceived 12 Oct 20263/37/26/011
- The Laurels, Goviers Lane, Watchet, TA23 0EPAwaiting decisionApplication for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed erection of a single storey extension to the rearReceived 23 Sep 20263/37/26/010
- 22 Flowerdale Road, Watchet, TA23 0DXWithdrawnApplication for a Lawful development Certificate for the existing erection of a single storey enclosed walkway to the rearReceived 14 Jul 2026Decided 25 Aug 20263/37/26/009
- 18A St Decumans Road, Watchet, TA23 0ATApprovedApplication for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed conversion of loft and installation of dormer to rear to create ancillary accommodationLawful Proposed (Web)Received 8 Jul 2026Decided 2 Sep 20263/37/26/008
Planning in Watchet
- Approved
- 79%
- 11 of 11 decided
- Decision time
- about 11 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Watchet in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.
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Around Watchet
Postcode districts
TA23 33 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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About Watchet
Watchet is a picturesque harbour town and civil parish in Somerset, England, with a population of 3,785 as of 2011. Located at the mouth of the Washford River along Bridgwater Bay, it is positioned 15 miles west of Bridgwater and north-west of Taunton, and just 9 miles east of Minehead. The town's proximity to Exmoor National Park makes it an attractive area for development and planning applications, appealing to both residents and visitors. The town has a population of approximately 3,948 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.
Property prices in Watchet show an average sale price of £309,522, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Watchet 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 Watchet a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Watchet has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Watchet 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.watchettowncouncil.org/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Watchet, 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, 17 planning applications were submitted near Watchet. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (7), tree works (2), outline applications (1).