Yeovil, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Yeovil, Somerset.
Somerset · England · Town
Planning applications in Yeovil 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 Yeovil
Yeovil is a vibrant town and civil parish located in Somerset, England, near the southern border with Dorset. Situated 126 miles west of London and 42 miles south of Bristol, Yeovil has a built-up area population of 50,176, as recorded in the 2021 census. The town's proximity to key locations such as Sherborne and Taunton makes it an important area for planning applications, reflecting its growth and community needs.
Population: 31,633 (2021)
District: South Somerset
Website: http://www.yeovil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £300,196 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
- LSOA: South Somerset 011B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Yeovil.
- 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 Yeovil based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
856 planning applications found near Yeovil.
- - The Knoll Nursing Home 33 Preston Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 3AE
Notification of intent to Fell No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. Felling of tree T5 Mountain Ash on Knoll Arb report Oct 2025. (Please note this is directly behind T6 on report). The application
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - 32 Roping Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 4BD
Replacement of an old garden shed with a new timber gazebo, timber decking and cascade wrap-around steps at the rear boundary of the garden (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - Yeovil District Hospital Higher Kingston Yeovil Somerset BA21 4AT
Discharge of Condition No. 03 (external wall materials) of planning application 23/02438/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Land At Former Mushroom Farm Burton Lane East Coker Yeovil Somerset
Discharge of Conditions No. 05 (drainage), 08 (landscaping), 10 (CEMP: Biodiversity) and 13 (BEP) of planning application 21/03650/OUT
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 65 Crofton Park Yeovil Somerset BA21 4ED
Change of use of existing dwellinghouse from Use Class C3 to Class C4 (HMO) with associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - The Park School Kingston Site Kingston Yeovil Somerset
S73 application to vary condition 1 (approved plans) and to reword conditions 2 (boundary treatments), 9 (South East access), 10 (North West access), 21 (water efficiency) and 22 (internal streets mai
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 44 Mudford Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 4AB
Application to reduce No.01 Lime Tree (T1) by 20-25% to manage size and spread for its location included within Yeovil District Council Tree Preservation Order (YEOV 6) 1985 CONFIRMED 16.05.1985
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Rainbow Court Swallowcliffe Gardens Yeovil Somerset BA20 1BP
Proposed replacement of existing timber framed windows and doors with white uPVC framed units (like for like fenestration).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 27B Vicarage Walk Yeovil Somerset BA20 1EX
Display of 1No new internally illuminated fascia sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 27B Vicarage Walk Yeovil Somerset BA20 1EX
Installation of new shopfront, entrance doors and fascia signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 35 Preston Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 3AE
Change of use, conversion and extension and alterations of existing detached house to create an HMO
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 60 Kenmore Drive Yeovil Somerset BA21 4BQ
Change the existing brick finish to Painted render and cladding, remove the front door and create a full width porch between the bay windows with a central door and side lights
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Yeovil College Mudford Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 4DR
Discharge of Conditions No. 19 (Travel Plan) of Planning Application 23/00513/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Land Adjacent Lilac Cottage Sutton Montis Road Queen Camel Yeovil Somerset
Discharge of Conditions No. 3 (Tree and Hedgerows Protection), No. 6 (Lighting), No. 8 (BMEP), No. 12 (Highway Surface Water), No. 13 (Cycle Storage) and No. 14 (PROW) of Planning Application 21/01449
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 19 Mitchelmore Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 4BA
Loft Conversion With Erection of Rear Dormer & Render Replacement.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Yeovil College Mudford Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 4DR
Non Material Amendment to approved application 23/00513/FUL for the construction of a forklift enclosure.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Yeovil District Hospital Higher Kingston Yeovil Somerset BA21 4AT
Non Material Amendment to approved application 23/00399/FUL to install a smoke extract system with associated ductwork.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - Pardoes Solicitors Glenthorne House 38 Princes Street Yeovil Somerset BA20 1EQ
S73A Application to vary Conditions 04 (bin store), 05 (parking) and 06 (construction management plan) to amend the wording for conditions 04 and 06 and to reduce the number of car parking spaces from
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 40 The Avenue Yeovil Somerset BA21 4BN
Change of use from an existing house in multiple occupation for up to 6 persons (Use Class C4) to a 7-bedroom house in multiple occupation (Sui Generis) including associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Dunelm Quedam Shopping Centre Unit 12, Ivel Square Yeovil Somerset BA20 1EY
Installation of 1No. internally illuminated projecting sign
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-11-10
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A brief summary of Yeovil in Somerset
Yeovil is a vibrant town and civil parish located in Somerset, England, near the southern border with Dorset. Situated 126 miles west of London and 42 miles south of Bristol, Yeovil has a built-up area population of 50,176, as recorded in the 2021 census. The town's proximity to key locations such as Sherborne and Taunton makes it an important area for planning applications, reflecting its growth and community needs. The Town has a population of approximately 31,633 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.
Property prices in Yeovil show an average sale price of £300,196, 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 Yeovil a particularly low-crime area.
Yeovil has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Yeovil The Park, Yeovil, Hendford Hill. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Yeovil includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Yeovil planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.yeovil.gov.uk/. 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 Yeovil
In the last 24 months, 208 planning applications were submitted near Yeovil. Of these, 65% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Yeovil.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Yeovil were full planning applications (77), discharge of conditions (35), tree works (34). 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, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 5 medium-scale applications, 199 smaller schemes were submitted.
59 planning appeals were lodged, of which 22 were allowed and 35 were dismissed (39% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 34 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Withdrawn: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 156 applications
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