West Monkton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Monkton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Monkton 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 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: £341,828 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
130 planning applications found near West Monkton.
- - Boome Cottage, Boome Lane, West Monkton
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear and replacement of flat garage roof with pitched roof with associated works at Boome Cottage, Boome Lane, West Monkton
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 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: Conditions | 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: Permitted | 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: Conditions | 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: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Lyndwood, Church Hill, West Monkton
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear with roof terrace, enlargement of patio terrace and installation of external wall insulation at Lyndwood, Church Hill, West Monkton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-12-04
View full details - - Overton Farm, Coombe Lane, West Monkton .
Change of use of land from agricultural to Canine Activity Training Facility, with siting of storage container, construction of surfaced access track and car parking area on land rear of Overton Farm,
Status: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Monkton House, Church Hill, West Monkton
Erection of outbuilding with air conditioning unit at Monkton House, Church Hill, West Monkton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - The Woodlands, 4 Monkton House, Church Hill, West Monkton
Notification to carry out management works (crown-reduction by approximately 2 metres) to one magnolia tree within West Monkton Conservation Area to the rear of The Woodlands, 4 Monkton House, Church
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - GREENDALE CHURCH HILL WEST MONKTON TAUNTON TA2 8QT
Construction of workshop/storage building at Greendale, Church Hill, West Monkton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-06-13
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 - - Annandale, Church Hill, West Monkton
Erection of annexe for ancillary use to main dwelling at Annandale, Church Hill, West Monkton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-01-30
View full details - - Annandale, Church Hill, West Monkton
Notification to carry out management works to one ash tree and one pear tree (and a laurel hedge) within West Monkton Conservation Area at Annandale, Church Hill, West Monkton (as amended)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-01-30
View full details - - Church Hill, West Monkton
Demolition of garage/workshop building and nissen hut and erection of 1 No. detached dwelling and garage with alterations to access on land west of Church Hill, West Monkton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-12-04
View full details - - Marlows, The Street, West Monkton
Erection of stables, tack room and hay store with formation of hard standing at Marlows, The Street, West Monkton
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-12-04
View full details - - Waterleaze, Blundells Lane, West Monkton
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of Waterleaze, Blundells Lane, West Monkton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-11-26
View full details - - Little Marlows, Blundells Lane, West Monkton
Application to fell one sycamore tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (West Monkton No.1) Tree Preservation Order 1998 at Little Marlows, Blundells Lane, West Monkton (TD775)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - Little Marlows, Blundells Lane, West Monkton
Notification to carry out management works to one holly tree, a group of Laurel and one lime and to re-pollard two limes within West Monkton Conservation Area at Little Marlows, Blundells Lane, West M
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - St. Augustines Church, Church Hill, West Monkton
Notification to carry out management works to one cherry tree within West Monkton Conservation Area at St. Augustines Church, Church Hill, West Monkton
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-04-02
View full details - - Whitestones, Monkton House, Church Hill, West Monkton
Notification to fell one Ginkgo tree within West Monkton Conservation Area to the rear of Whitestones, Monkton House, Church Hill, West Monkton
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-03-26
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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 £341,828, 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 West Monkton a particularly low-crime area.
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, 28 planning applications were submitted near West Monkton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 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 80 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 West Monkton were full planning applications (14), tree works (6), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 50% 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.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.