Search Wells planning applications
35 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Wells · updated daily · Somerset Council
- Jocelyn House 11 North Liberty Wells Somerset BA5 2SSAwaiting decisionReplacement of existing access gates.Received 9 Nov 20262026/2137/LBC
- Flat 4 St Cuthberts Lodge 40 Chamberlain Street Wells Somerset BA5 2PJAwaiting decisionRemoval of chimney stack, re-build to the same dimensions and finish as current render.Received 5 Nov 20262026/2119/LBC
- Fairhaven Silver Street Wells Somerset BA5 1UNAwaiting decisionT1, T2 & T3- Declining willow- Fell to ground level,Received 5 Nov 20262026/2142/TCA
- 2 Mullins House New Street Wells BA5 2STAwaiting decisionReplacement of driveway surface.Received 4 Nov 20262026/2100/LBC
- St Mawes Clements Close Wells Somerset BA5 1UFAwaiting decisionLoft conversion at rear with flat roof dormer & rooflights to frontHouseholder ApplicationReceived 2 Nov 20262026/2107/HSE
Planning in Wells
- Approved
- 81%
- 79 of 92 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wells in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.
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BA5 265 applications in the last 12 months
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About Wells
Wells, a historic cathedral city in Somerset, is situated on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills, approximately 21 miles from Weston-super-Mare and 22 miles from Bath. With a population of 11,145 as of the 2021 census and a compact built-up area of just 3.244 km², it is often referred to as England's smallest city. Renowned for the iconic Wells Cathedral, the city offers unique planning opportunities within a distinctive urban landscape, separate from any larger metropolitan area. The city has a population of approximately 11,145 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.
Property prices in Wells show an average sale price of £379,956, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Wells 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 Wells a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Wells has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wells 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 https://www.wells.gov.uk.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Wells, 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, 278 planning applications were submitted near Wells. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (78), discharge of conditions (50), listed building and heritage (42). 5 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate).