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Planning in Winterhead

Approved
88%
21 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Winterhead in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.

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About Winterhead

Winterhead is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Winterhead show an average sale price of £498,289, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Winterhead a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Winterhead has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Winterhead 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Winterhead, 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, 35 planning applications were submitted near Winterhead. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Winterhead?
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Winterhead. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Winterhead?
The average planning decision time near Winterhead is 55 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Winterhead?
The planning approval rate near Winterhead is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Winterhead?
The most common type of planning application near Winterhead is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Winterhead?
You can search and track planning applications near Winterhead on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.