Walnut Farm, Portmeade Drove, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2BA

1. 28 Sep 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 10 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Moorland Farm, Portmeade Drove, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2BA

  02/26/00002 Submitted 9 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Erection of 1No. self-build dwelling.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 20 docs
  Domestic

• Land To The North Of, Portmeade Drove, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26

  02/26/00014 Submitted 21 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  Change of use from agricultural/grazing use to informal public recreation use, with provision of a storage container for maintenance equipment, landscaping and planting treatments including new species rich hedgerow, c.95m of managed hedgerow, new tree planting, scrub establishment, a Cider Apple Tree Orchard, a sensory garden, post and rail fencing to the new hedgerow and to the adjoining riparian areas and new educational signage.

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• Land To The West Of, Axbridge Moor Drove, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2BA

  02/23/00011 Submitted 20 Mar 2023 200 yards away

  Erection of a two-storey house with garage and associated works to landscaping

  Refused Full applications 53 docs

• 1 Bailiffs Close, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2AZ

  02/24/00015 Submitted 31 Jul 2024 200 yards away

  Erection of a first floor side East extension over existing.

  Granted Full applications Extension 17 docs

• 22 Orchard Road, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2DB

  02/24/00012 Submitted 26 Jul 2024 250 yards away

  Erection of first floor extension to South elevation.

  Granted Full applications Extension 16 docs

• May Cottage, Moorland Street, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2BA

  02/23/00012 Submitted 25 Apr 2023 250 yards away

  Installation of solar panels to West elevation and erection single storey extension on site of existing (to be demolished) to the East elevation.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 44/26/00010 Granted

  Land To The South Of Heronsgate, Horseleaze Lane, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset

  Erection of 1No. self-build dwelling and change of use of existing barn to ancillary residential storage use.

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 52/26/00014 Granted

  Land South Of, New Road, West Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9

  Application to vary the plans & details approved under Condition 01 & Schedule A and also Condition 03 to amend wording to require compliance with the details submitted & approved relating to planning consent 52/23/00006. Approval of reserved matters, for the erection of 45 dwellings, a car park, public open space & associated infrastructure.

  Received 29 Aug, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 42/26/00017 Granted

  Land To The West Of, Batch Road, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset

  Change of use of land to a Gypsy and Traveller site for six permanent pitches, the erection of a stable block and agricultural storage barn, along with alterations to the parking arrangements for the approved dog walking area and associated landscaping.

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 50/26/00066 Granted

  Yew Tree House, High Street, Blackford, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4NN

  Alterations and repairs to house including: repairs and adaptation to front porch, re-ordering of internal layouts on first floor, installation of conservation rooflights to rear facing roof slope, removal of external rear canopy (retrospective), erection of glazed link, replacement modern door, replacement decayed window, and installation of PV panels to rear facing roof slope.

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 17/26/00056 Granted

  LILLYPOOL FARM, Shipham Hill, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1RQ

  Variation of Condition 2 & 3 of Planning Permission Application No.17/12/00076 (Erection of two storey extension to East elevation, partly on site of conservatory (to be demolished) and first floor extension to North elevation of cafe, improved parking, narrowing of existing access and formation of new access to existing dwelling) be amended as per proposed plans submitted.

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Full applications