South Somerset District planning approval rate
South Somerset District ward in Somerset has a 99.3% approval rate based on 138 planning decisions. Somerset overall: 98.7%.
Last updated: March 2026
99.3%
ward approval rate
138
Decisions
137
Approved
1
Refused
98.7%
Somerset average
South Somerset District is broadly in line with the Somerset average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How South Somerset District compares
South Somerset District ward
99.3%
Somerset overall
98.7%
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Recent decisions in South Somerset District
Extension of the existing Wessex Water Hardington Mandeville Water Recycling Cen · 2023-06-07
Change of use of land to operation Water Recycling Centre and erection of 3 no. · 2022-10-20
Planning Application for the extension of Blackford Hill Quarry.
Details to s · 2021-10-04
Planning Application for the extension of Blackford Hill Quarry.
Details to s · 2021-10-04
Planning Application for the extension of Blackford Hill Quarry.
Details to s · 2021-09-27
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Somerset
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 553 decisions.