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Planning in Welham

Approved
85%
11 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Welham in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.

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Around Welham

Postcode districts

BA7 50 applications in the last 12 monthsBA9 78 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Somerset Council

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About Welham

Welham is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Welham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Welham has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Welham 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Welham, 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, 16 planning applications were submitted near Welham. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (2), amendments (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Welham?
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Welham. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Welham?
The average planning decision time near Welham is 41 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Welham?
The planning approval rate near Welham is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Welham?
The most common type of planning application near Welham is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Welham?
You can search and track planning applications near Welham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.