Yeovil, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Yeovil, Somerset.
Somerset · England · Town
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: £247,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
- LSOA: South Somerset 011E
Crime Statistics
407 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 142
- anti-social-behaviour: 72
- shoplifting: 64
- public-order: 58
- other-theft: 15
- criminal-damage-arson: 12
- robbery: 11
- other-crime: 9
- drugs: 7
- burglary: 6
- vehicle-crime: 6
- bicycle-theft: 2
- possession-of-weapons: 2
- theft-from-the-person: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Yeovil.
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
15 planning applications found near Yeovil.
- - 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 - - 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: Undecided | 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - The Knoll Nursing Home 33 Preston Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 3AE
Notification of intent to Fell No. 3 Trees and No. 2 Groups of Trees within a Conservation Area. T6 - Silver Birch: Fell to ground level T7 - Unknown (dead): Fell to ground level G8 - Holly/Laurel gro
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - Yeovil College Mudford Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 4DR
Discharge of Conditions No. 8 (Mitigation Measures (CEMP)) of Planning Application 23/00513/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Waterside 17 West Park Yeovil Somerset BA20 1DE
Notification of intent to pollard/reduce back to previous points No.1 Tree within a Conservation Area (T1 Ash).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-05-26
View full details - - 32 The Avenue Yeovil Somerset BA21 4BN
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the existing established use of the property as an 8 bedroom HMO. The property has been continuously used as this since 2007.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-05-05
View full details - - Yeovil College Mudford Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 4DR
Discharge of Conditions No. 17 (Disposal of Surface Water Drainage) and No. 20 (Surface Water Drainage System) of Planning Application 23/00513/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-06-08
View full details - - Elsinore Gospel Hall The Avenue Yeovil Somerset BA21 4BW
Demolition of existing place of worship and the erection of a terrace of 3 dwellinghouses and a building accommodating 6 flats (9 dwellings in total), associated hard and soft landscaping, drainage, v
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - The Park School Kingston Site Kingston Yeovil Somerset BA20 1DX
Discharge of Condition No 3 (Materials for Plots 15-45 only) of planning application 20/01087/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-02-27
View full details - - Ivan Rendall & Co Torre Lea House 33 The Avenue Yeovil Somerset BA21 4BN
Discharge of Condition No. 3 (Construction Management Plan) of Planning Application 23/02879/P3MA.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - Ivan Rendall & Co Torre Lea House 33 The Avenue Yeovil Somerset BA21 4BN
Discharge of Condition No. 3 (Construction Management Plan) of Planning Application 23/02880/P3MA.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - 9 West Park Yeovil Somerset BA20 1DE
Proposed extensions, internal alterations and driveway alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-11-30
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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 £247,510, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Yeovil area recorded 407 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.
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, 31 planning applications were submitted near Yeovil. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Yeovil may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 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 (10), amendments (7), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.
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