Council
Planning applications in West Somerset
11 planning applications were submitted in West Somerset in the last 30 days. The most common type was extensions (5). 1 refused in this period.
For construction businesses
Find construction opportunities in West Somerset
PlanFalcon monitors planning applications here and helps contractors, groundworks firms and civil engineering teams identify the projects worth pursuing — ranked for your trade and territory, not listed by date.
Relevant to groundworks, civil engineering and construction supply teams.
20 most recent applications
- 3/37/26/01221 Oct 2026Undecided
22 Flowerdale Road, Watchet, TA23 0DX
Construction of covered walkway to rear (retention of works already undertaken)
- 3/21/26/06021 Oct 2026Undecided
Deanhill, Woodcombe Lane, Minehead, TA24 8SB
Erection of single storey extension to the north east elevation
- 3/10/26/00119 Oct 2026Undecided
6 Marsh Street, Dunster, Minehead, TA24 6PN
Erection of single storey rear extension
- 3/21/26/05916 Oct 2026Undecided
28 Staunton Road, Minehead, TA24 6DX
Demolition of the existing conservatory and erection of a single-storey extension with a continuous flat roof over the extension and existing kitchen lean-to on the rear elevation, plus alteration of the existing first-floor window opening on the rear elevation to accommodate French doors with Juliet balcony guarding
- 3/32/26/01614 Oct 2026Undecided
Knighton Farm, Knighton Lane, Knighton, Stogursey, TA5 1QD
Formation of reinforced concrete yards within existing farmyard
- NMA/21/26/00312 Oct 2026Undecided
Land off Hopcott Road, Minehead, TA24 5SX
Application for a Non Material Amendment to reserved matters application 3/21/22/124 in order to vary the approved plans list (Condition 1) to remove reference to affordable housing and to amend the landscaping and road layout to align with the Section 38 approved layout
- NMA/21/26/00412 Oct 2026Undecided
Land off Hopcott Road, Minehead, TA24 5SX
Application for a Non Material Amendment to Outline application 3/21/13/120 in order to vary the description of the development in order to remove reference to the affordable housing obligation
- 3/37/26/01112 Oct 2026Undecided
49 LIDDYMORE ROAD, WATCHET, TA23 0DS
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed conversion of glazed conservatory with a into larger home extension with a glazed roof
- 3/31/26/01512 Oct 2026Undecided
Apple Tree House, Sheepstealing Lane, Elworthy, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, TA4 3QF
Conversion and extension of existing outbuilding to habitable accommodation and connection to dwelling
- 3/21/26/05812 Oct 2026Undecided
The Patch, Pemswell Road, Minehead, TA24 5RS
Erection of single storey side extension and dormer window
- 3/21/26/0576 Oct 2026Withdrawn
17 King George Road, Minehead, TA24 5JD
Enlargement of existing porch on the front elevation
- 3/39/26/0131 Oct 2026Undecided
11 Butts Close, Williton, Taunton, TA4 4SB
Demolition of conservatory, erection of single-storey rear and side extensions, internal alterations and conversion of the existing garage to habitable accommodation
- 3/17/26/00428 Sep 2026Undecided
The Old Dairy, Washbattle Mills, New House Plain, Huish Champflower, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2HJ
Replacement glazed mono pitch roof with glazed gable front elevation and erection of single storey side extension to replace attached timber outbuilding
- 3/37/26/01022 Sep 2026Undecided
The Laurels, Goviers Lane, Watchet, TA23 0EP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed erection of a single storey extension to the rear
- 3/36/26/00317 Sep 2026Undecided
WESTCOTT HOUSE, WESTCOTT LANE, BROMPTON REGIS, DULVERTON, TAUNTON, TA4 2JJ
Application for prior notification for the formation of access track to farm buildings
- 3/36/26/00217 Sep 2026Undecided
WESTCOTT HOUSE, WESTCOTT LANE, BROMPTON REGIS, DULVERTON, TAUNTON, TA4 2JJ
Application for prior notification for the erection of an agricultural building to house animals and store agricultural supplies
- 3/30/26/00414 Sep 2026Permitted
Land adjacent to Surridge Farm, lane between Skilgate and Frogwell Cross, Skilgate, TA4 2DQ
Application for prior notification for the erection of an steel cover extension to agricultural building
- 3/26/26/01414 Sep 2026Undecided
South Lodge, Cleeve Park, Old Cleeve, Watchet, Minehead, TA24 6HZ
Replacement of existing top layers of wheat thatch with water reed
- 3/06/26/00314 Sep 2026Undecided
Land at Clatworthy E 303168 N 131901
Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed excavations to form a below ground agricultural water storage tank
- 3/07/26/01326 Aug 2026Undecided
Tythe Barn Cottage, Crowcombe Road, Crowcombe, Taunton, TA4 4AQ
Proposed conversion of garage to form granny annex
How quickly West Somerset decides planning applications
West Somerset council has been merged into Somerset, which now decides applications here. These figures are for the whole of Somerset.
- Decided within the standard time
- 52%
- England 52% · 159th fastest of 304 councils
- Applications approved
- 87%
- England 87% · 177th highest of 304 councils
- Decisions in the year
- 3,544
- 151 major schemes
The standard time is 8 weeks, or 13 for major schemes, with no extension agreed. Counting extensions the applicant agreed to, 83% were decided on time (England 90%), which is the government’s headline measure. Of 151 major schemes, such as 10 or more homes or 1,000 m² of new floor space, 87% were approved, including 65 of 73 major housing schemes.
Source: MHCLG planning application statistics (table PS2), July 2025 to June 2026. See how every council in England compares.
PlanFalcon helps construction teams turn planning activity in West Somerset into prioritised sales opportunities, with AI summaries and relevance signals for civils, groundworks, drainage, highways and structures. Looking for construction opportunities rather than individual applications? See how PlanFalcon helps construction sales teams find projects earlier.
Planning and procurement records contain public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.