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39 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Wellington · updated daily · Somerset Council

Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 39 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Stoney Combe, Ruggin Road, West Buckland, WellingtonAwaiting decisionApplication for prior notification for the erection of an agricultural storage building on land Stoney Combe,Ruggin Road,West Buckland,WellingtonReceived 22 Sep 202646/26/0025/AGN
The Mount, 21 High Street, WellingtonAwaiting decisionReplacement of 9 No. sash windows on a like for like basis at the front of The Mount, 21 High Street, WellingtonReceived 9 Sep 202643/26/0060/LB
Taunton Road, WellingtonAwaiting decisionOutline application for up to 225 dwellings, including associated open space and landscaping, with all matters reserved except for access at Land North of Taunton Road, Wellington (DEPARTURE FROM LOCAL PLAN)Received 13 Aug 202646/26/0021
Unit 2, Poole Works, Higher Poole, WellingtonAwaiting decisionChange of use from warehouse (Class E(g)/ B2 / B8) to flexible use as an indoor padel court facility (Use Class E(d)) with associated works at Unit 2, Poole Works, Higher Poole, WellingtonReceived 11 Aug 202646/26/0022
The Old Dairy, 42 North Street, WellingtonAwaiting decisionVariation of Conditions No. 02 (approved plans) and No. 05 (bin and cycle storage) of application 43/25/0082 for construction of an additional floor above the garage at The Old Dairy, 42 North Street, WellingtonReceived 7 Aug 202643/26/0065

Planning in Wellington

Approved: 74%; 20 of 24 decided
Decision time: about 11 weeks; on average

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

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Around Wellington

Postcode districts

TA21 28 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Somerset Council

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About Wellington

Wellington is a market town located in Somerset, England, approximately 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Taunton and near the Devon border, marked by the picturesque Blackdown Hills. With a population of 16,669, including the surrounding areas of Wellington Without, Tone, and Tonedale, the town presents a vibrant community ideal for potential planning developments and applications. The town has a population of approximately 16,678 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.

Property prices in Wellington show an average sale price of £282,758, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wellington 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.wellingtontowncouncil.co.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Wellington, 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, 54 planning applications were submitted near Wellington. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (20), listed building and heritage (3), amendments (3).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wellington?

In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Wellington. The approval rate is 74%.

How long do planning decisions take near Wellington?

The average planning decision time near Wellington is 76 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 Wellington?

The planning approval rate near Wellington is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wellington?

The most common type of planning application near Wellington is full planning applications, with 20 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wellington?

You can search and track planning applications near Wellington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.