West Newton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Newton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Newton 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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Bridgwater
- LSOA: Sedgemoor 012F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Newton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Newton.
- 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 Newton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near West Newton.
- - Hill View, West Newton Road, West Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0BZ
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of an agricultural building.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2023-08-11
View full details - - Leversdown House, Taunton Road, Thurloxton, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8RN
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed installation of secondary glazing.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2022-11-15
View full details - - Bullenshay Farm, Taunton Road, Thurloxton, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8RN
Conversion of Barn B to form 1no. residential dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2022-10-12
View full details - - Bullenshay Farm, Taunton Road, Thurloxton, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8RN
Conversion of Barn A to from 1no. residential dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2022-10-11
View full details - - Electronic Telecommunications Apparatus, Land to the East of Adsborough and West of M5, Electronic Telecommunications Apparatus, Adsborough, Taunton
Notice of intent to install fixed wireless broadband apparatus on existing 13.5m monopole mast.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2020-11-17
View full details - - Hillview Barn, Adsborough
Erection of an agricultural building with installation of solar pv panels at Hillview Barn, Adsborough
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2017-11-09
View full details - - Leversdown House, Taunton Road, Thurloxton, Taunton, TA2 8RN
Erection of building to form garden room (Revised Scheme).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2017-03-06
View full details - - Leversdown House, Taunton Road, Thurloxton, Taunton, TA2 8RN
Erection of building to form garden room (Revised Scheme).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2017-03-06
View full details - - Leversdown House, Taunton Road, Thurloxton, Taunton, TA2 8RN
Conversion of derelict outbuildings to form stables and store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2016-10-10
View full details - - Leversdown House, Taunton Road, Thurloxton, Taunton, TA2 8RN
Conversion of derelict outbuildings to form a stables and store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2016-10-10
View full details - - Leversdown House, Taunton Road, Thurloxton, Taunton, TA2 8RN
Erection of replacement greenhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2016-09-30
View full details - - Leversdown House, Taunton Road, Thurloxton, Taunton, TA2 8RN
Erection of building to form garden room
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2016-08-08
View full details - - Leversdown House, Taunton Road, Thurloxton, Taunton, TA2 8RN
Erection of building to form garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2016-08-08
View full details - - Leversdown House, Adsborough, Taunton, TA2 8RN
Refurbishment of basement to form wine cellar.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2013-08-06
View full details - - Leversdown House, Adsborough, Taunton, TA2 8RN
Improvement works to garden, including copper roof summer house, oak pergola, and new openings through to existing walled garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2013-02-19
View full details - - Leversdown House, Adsborough, Taunton, TA2 8RN
The improvement of the garden, including erection of copper roof summerhouse, oak pergola and new openings through to existing walled garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2013-01-24
View full details - - Leversdown House, Adsborough, Taunton, TA2 8RN
Amendment to previous planning permission 48/12/00004 to change timber columns in rear portico to sandstone
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2012-09-21
View full details - - Leversdown House, Adsborough, Taunton, TA2 8RN
Erection of portico above rear door in North elevation and alterations to driveway surfacing
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2012-05-31
View full details - - Leversdown House, Adsborough, Taunton, TA2 8RN
Erection of 2 sets of 8 ground mounted photovoltaic panels
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2011-11-22
View full details - - Leversdown House, Adsborough, Taunton, TA2 8RN
Formation of new portico and fan light above entrance door on North elevation and repainting door
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2010-05-12
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A brief summary of West Newton in Somerset
West Newton is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes West Newton a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Newton 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.
Planning Activity in West Newton
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near West Newton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 26 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near West Newton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 26 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near West Newton were full planning applications (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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