Wilton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wilton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Wilton
Taunton, the county town of Somerset, boasts a rich history that spans over a thousand years, featuring a notable 10th-century monastic foundation and the impressive Taunton Castle, rebuilt by the Normans in the 12th century. The town is home to significant cultural sites, including the Museum of Somerset and the Somerset Military Museum, which are housed within the castle's inner ward. Historically, Taunton has been a focal point for key events, including the failed Monmouth Rebellion in 1685, making it a vital area for those researching planning applications and historical developments in Somerset.
District: Somerset West and Taunton
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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 011A
Crime Statistics
252 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 96
- anti-social-behaviour: 46
- shoplifting: 33
- public-order: 26
- criminal-damage-arson: 14
- burglary: 11
- vehicle-crime: 7
- other-theft: 6
- robbery: 5
- drugs: 3
- possession-of-weapons: 2
- other-crime: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wilton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wilton.
- 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 Wilton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Wilton.
- - Westwood House, 13 Haines Hill, Taunton
Replacement and enlargement of single storey extension to the rear with internal alterations at Westwood House, 13 Haines Hill, Taunton
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Westwood House, 13 Haines Hill, Taunton
Replacement and enlargement of single storey extension to the rear with internal alterations at Westwood House, 13 Haines Hill, Taunton
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Broadlands Court, Broadlands Way, Taunton
Repairs to veranda at Broadlands Court, Broadlands Way, Taunton
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Blagdon Retirement Village, Kinglake Drive, Taunton
Application to fell one birch tree and to carry out management works to 3 oak trees and 2 cedars included in Taunton Deane Borough (Taunton No.11) Tree Preservation Order 1999 at Blagdon Retirement Vi
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 39 Trull Road, Taunton
Application to fell one oak tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (Taunton No.5) Tree Preservation Order 1997 at 39 Trull Road, Taunton (TD746)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 15 Highlands, Taunton
Erection of a single storey extension to the side for use as a garage, with ancillary accommodation above, and alterations to driveway at 15 Highlands, Taunton
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 3 BELLE VUE TERRACE FONS GEORGE TAUNTON TA1 3JT
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of 3 Belle Vue Terrace, Fons George, Taunton
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Broadlands Court, Broadlands Way, Taunton
Application to carry out management works (lateral reduction by up to 2 metres over footpath and fence) to one Holm Oak tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (Taunton No.1) Tree Preservation Order 19
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Broadlands Court, Broadlands Way, Taunton
Notification to carry out management works (pruning back to the boundary line to clear footpath) one group of field maples, elms and laurel within Haines Hill and Trull Road Conservation Area at Broad
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 5 Manor Close, Taunton
Demolition of garage and erection of a two storey extension to the side of 5 Manor Close, Taunton
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 1 Belle Vue Terrace, Fons George, Taunton
Replacement and enlargement of conservatory to the rear of 1 Belle Vue Terrace, Fons George, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 30 Pikes Crescent, Taunton
Erection of extension to garage at 30 Pikes Crescent, Taunton
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - 3 Highgrove, Sherford Road, Taunton
Erection of a first floor extension over garage, erection of a single storey extension to the rear of the garage and erection of infill extension to the porch at 3 Highgrove, Sherford Road, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - Vivary Park, Taunton
Replacement of 9m high ball stop netting with 15m high ball stop netting with associated posts at Vivary Park, Taunton (retention of works already undertaken)
Status: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-11-30
View full details - - 15 Haines Hill, Taunton
Notification to fell one maple tree within Haines Hill and Trull Road Conservation Area at 15 Haines Hill, Taunton
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-08-18
View full details - - 12 The Fairways, Taunton
Conversion of loft into ancillary accommodation with insertion of rear dormer and 3 No. velux windows at 12 The Fairways, Taunton
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-06-14
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A brief summary of Wilton in Somerset
Taunton, the county town of Somerset, boasts a rich history that spans over a thousand years, featuring a notable 10th-century monastic foundation and the impressive Taunton Castle, rebuilt by the Normans in the 12th century. The town is home to significant cultural sites, including the Museum of Somerset and the Somerset Military Museum, which are housed within the castle's inner ward. Historically, Taunton has been a focal point for key events, including the failed Monmouth Rebellion in 1685, making it a vital area for those researching planning applications and historical developments in Somerset. It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.
Property prices in Wilton show an average sale price of £281,799, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Wilton area recorded 252 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Wilton has 10 conservation areas within its boundaries: Castle Green and Bath Place, Taunton, Mount Street and Vivary Park, Taunton, South Road, Taunton, Park Street and Wellington Road, Taunton, Saint Mary and Saint James, Taunton, Trull Village, Haines Hill and Trull Road, Staplegrove Road, Taunton, The Crescent, Taunton, Fons George, Taunton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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, Wilton 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 Wilton
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Wilton. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 Wilton.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wilton were full planning applications (13), tree works (12), listed building and heritage (4). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 34 smaller schemes were submitted.
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