Map of Developmental Control areas
Taunton Deane Borough Council has responsibility for controlling building
development in its area. This is done to protect the environment for everyone,
to co-ordinate the way the area develops, and to prevent inappropriate developments.
The Council also investigates breaches of planning control.
Currently the Council receive approximately 2,000 planning applications a year and deals with any appeals that are lodged. The Development Control Manager under delegated powers decides the majority of applications whilst the remainder are reported to the Council's Planning Committee for a decision.
Taunton Deane Parishes

Taunton Wards
- Blackbrook and Holway
- Bishops Hull
- East Gate
- Fairwater
- Halcon
- Killams and Mountfield
- Lyngford
- Manor and Wilton
- Pyrland and Rowbarton
- Staplegrove
If you have would like advise about development control in the Taunton Ward areas, please telephone the Taunton Wards number.
Contact us
Initial enquiries should be made to the area Planning Support Officer
East area Tel: 01823 356462
Taunton Wards Tel: 01823 356371
West area Tel: 01823 356569
Email: planning.admin@tauntondeane.gov.uk
General enquiries Tel: 01823 356459
Enforcement enquiries Tel: 01823 356466
Write To:
Development Control
The Deane House
Belvedere Road
Taunton
TA1 1HE
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