Planning Appeals in Somerset County Council
Somerset County Council has had 111 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 22.4% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2021 to 2026.
Total Appeals
111
Success Rate
22%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
11
of 49 decided
Appeals Dismissed
38
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Across 49 decided appeals, Somerset County Council allows 22% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Full Planning | 8 | 7.2% |
| Prior Approval | 5 | 4.5% |
| Outline Planning | 4 | 3.6% |
| Minor Commercial | 1 | 0.9% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by Somerset County Council. Data is sourced from the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA). Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed. Statistics are updated daily.
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