West Monkton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Monkton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About West Monkton
West Monkton is a charming village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, just 2 miles northeast of Taunton. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Monkton Heathfield, Bathpool, and Burlinch, as well as parts of Coombe and Walford, with a population of 2,787 recorded in the 2011 census. This area offers a blend of rural character and community, making it a relevant location for those exploring planning applications.
Population: 5,944 (2021)
District: Somerset West and Taunton
Website: http://www.westmonkton.net/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £281,799 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 009C
Crime Statistics
16 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 9
- criminal-damage-arson: 4
- burglary: 1
- public-order: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Monkton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Monkton.
- 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 West Monkton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near West Monkton.
- - Uplands, Church Hill, West Monkton
Variation of Condition No. 02 (approved plans) of application 48/23/0021 for relocating of dwelling (Plot 3) by 2m to the north, shortening of basement floor plan with removal of swimming pool, retent
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - St Augustines Church, Church Hill, West Monkton
Notification to carry out management works (crown-reduction) to one yew tree and one cherry plum within West Monkton Conservation Area at St Augustines Church, Church Hill, West Monkton
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Uplands, Church Hill, West Monkton
Variation of Condition No. 02 (approved plans) of application 48/23/0021 to add the second floor at Uplands, Church Hill, West Monkton
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Mulberry House, The Street, West Monkton
Erection of a 4 metre fence inside northern boundary of garden of Mulberry House, The Street, West Monkton
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - St. Augustines churchyard, West Monkton
Notification to carry out management works to two yew trees within West Monkton Conservation Area at St. Augustines churchyard, West Monkton
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Roughwood, Coombe Lane, West Monkton
Replacement of dwelling and garage including erection of workshop and alterations to entrance at Roughwood, Coombe Lane, West Monkton
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-10-03
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A brief summary of West Monkton in Somerset
West Monkton is a charming village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, just 2 miles northeast of Taunton. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Monkton Heathfield, Bathpool, and Burlinch, as well as parts of Coombe and Walford, with a population of 2,787 recorded in the 2011 census. This area offers a blend of rural character and community, making it a relevant location for those exploring planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,944 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.
Property prices in West Monkton show an average sale price of £281,799, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 16 crimes reported in the West Monkton area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
West Monkton has one conservation area within its boundaries: West Monkton. 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, West Monkton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.westmonkton.net/. 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 West Monkton
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near West Monkton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near West Monkton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 91 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near West Monkton were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Burlinch planning applications
- Walford planning applications
- Coombe planning applications
- Sidbrook planning applications
- Adsborough planning applications
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- Bathpool planning applications
- Monkton Heathfield planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.