Wellington, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wellington, Somerset.
Somerset · England · Town
Planning applications in Wellington are administered by Bath And North East Somerset Council. View the full Bath And North East Somerset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 16,678 (2021)
District: Somerset West and Taunton
Website: http://www.wellingtontowncouncil.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £282,758 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 018F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wellington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wellington.
- 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 Wellington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Wellington.
- - 64 High Street, Wellington
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a change of use and conversion from commercial, business and service use (Class E) into 1 No. dwelling (Class C3) of the building to the rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 1 Grange Close, Wellington
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear with installation of a PV array at 1 Grange Close, Wellington
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 6 Wellesley Park, Wellington
Application to carry out management works to one oak tree, one sweet chestnut and 3 Leyland Cypress trees included in Taunton Deane Borough (Wellington No.3) Tree Preservation Order 2006 at 6 Wellesle
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Jurston Farm, Wellington
Variation of Condition No. 03 (approved plans list) of application 43/14/0130 to amend the red line of the Location Plan, as well as the Phasing Plan, on land at Jurston Farm, Wellington
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Waitrose, 34-36 High Street, Red Lion Court, Wellington
Variation of Condition No. 01 of application 43/15/0152 to extend the permitted delivery hours between 1st December and 24th December each year at Waitrose, 34-36 High Street, Red Lion Court, Wellingt
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 9 Pyles Thorne Close, Wellington
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey extension to the rear with single storey orangery at 9 Pyles Thorne Close, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 5 Sylvan Road, Wellington
Demolition of garage and erection of a two storey extension to the side and an extension to the porch to the front with change of porch roof to pitched lean to at 5 Sylvan Road, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - 12 Aspin Close, Wellington
Erection of detached timber framed garage building to driveway at 12 Aspin Close, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - 71, 77 and 83 Aspin Close, Wellington
Application to carry out management works to three oak trees included in Taunton Deane Borough (Wellington No.1) Tree Preservation Order 2011 to the rear of 71, 77 and 83 Aspin Close, Wellington (TD10
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-03-18
View full details - - 4 Orchard Court, Scotts Lane, Wellington
Removal of Condition No. 07 of application 43/92/0097 to enable occupation of individual who is under the age of 55 at 4 Orchard Court, Scotts Lane, Wellington
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-10-04
View full details - - 33 Priory, Wellington
Erection of 1 No. dwelling with associated works to the rear of 33 Priory, Wellington
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-07-14
View full details - - 19 Nash Drive Wellington
Application to carry out management works to one Oak tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (Wellington No.1) Tree Preservation Order 2011 on land to the east of 19 Nash Drive Wellington (TD1087)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2022-09-05
View full details - - adjacent to Aspin Close, Mills Drive and Damson Row, Wellington
Application to fell one Alder tree and to carry out management works to four Oak trees included in Taunton Deane Borough (Wellington No.1) Tree Preservation Order 2011 (TD1087) and to fell one Ash tre
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2022-01-26
View full details - - 5 Aspin Close, Wellington
Erection of porch to the rear of 5 Aspin Close, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2020-10-14
View full details - - Damson Crescent, Wellington
Application to fell one Hawthorn tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (Wellington No.1) Tree Preservation Order 1996 (TD674) and to fell one Alder tree and to carry out management works to three Oak
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2020-06-02
View full details - - 83 Aspin Close, Wellington.
Erection of rear conservatory at 83 Aspin Close, Wellington.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2019-08-01
View full details - - 108 MILLS DRIVE WELLINGTON TA21 9ED
Conversion of garage to habitable accommodation at 108 Mills Drive, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2017-11-03
View full details - - CADES FARM, WELLINGTON
APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF CONDITION No 10 (FOR AT LEAST 10% OF THE ENERGY SUPPLY OF THE DEVELOPMENT TO BE SECURED FROM DECENTRALISED AND RENEWABLE OR LOW-CARBON ENERGY SOURCES) OF APPLICATION 43/10/0
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2015-06-30
View full details - - CADES FARM, OFF TAUNTON ROAD, WELLINGTON
APPLICATION FOR THE APPROVAL OF RESERVED MATTERS ON OUTLINE APPLICATION 43/13/0097 FOR THE ERECTION OF 88 RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS WITH ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING, ENGINEERING, ROADS, PARKING AND PUBLIC OPEN
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2014-05-08
View full details - - CADES FARM, WELLINGTON
APPROVAL OF RESERVED MATTERS OF OUTLINE APPLICATION 43/10/0127 FOR PHASE 3, THE ERECTION OF 60 No DWELLINGS WITH ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING, ENGINEERING, ROADS, PARKING AND OPEN SPACE ON LAND AT CADES FAR
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2014-03-06
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A brief summary of Wellington in Somerset
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wellington a particularly low-crime area.
Wellington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wellington. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wellington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wellingtontowncouncil.co.uk/. 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.
Planning Activity in Wellington
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Wellington. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Wellington.
The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Wellington were full planning applications (20), amendments (4), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 51% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 37 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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