6 Church Lane, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EF

1. 5 Apr 2023

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 6 May 2023

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Approved

3. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 4 Church Lane, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EF

  07/23/00003 Submitted 6 Feb 2023 22m away

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for the erection of a single storey extension projecting 3.6m from the rear (NW) elevation.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 4 Church Lane, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EF

  07/23/00003 Submitted 6 Feb 2023 22m away

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for the erection of a single storey extension projecting 3.6m from the rear (NW) elevation.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 6 The Willows, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EJ

  07/23/00008 Submitted 17 Mar 2023 59m away

  Re-pollard Weeping Willow (TPO Ref T9) back to previous pruning points.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 1 Cedar Close, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EE

  07/26/00008 Submitted 18 May 2026 83m away

  Reduce spread of 1No. Scots Pine (T1) (TPO Ref T1) on eastern side by up to 2m leaving the tree approx. spread of 5m, remove deadwood and install fabric brace between co-dominant stems approx. 3-4 distance from ground level. Crown reduce height of 1No. Sycamore (T2) (TPO Ref T2) by up to 1m and spread by up to 2m leaving the tree approx. crown height of 11m and spread of 5-6m, remove deadwood and hung up branches. Remove 1No. Ash (T4) (TPO Ref T4) to leave 4m stump. Crown reduce height of 1No. Sycamore (T5) (TPO Ref T5) by up to 2m and spread between 1m-4m leaving the tree approx. crown height of 11m and spread of 5-7m, remove squirrel damaged branches, remove primary branch crossing over with primary branch in neighbouring pine tree on southern side, remove hung up branches and deadwood. Remove deadwood from 2No. Corsican Pine (T6 & T8) (TPO Ref T6 & T8). Reduce lateral branches of 1No. Corsican Pine (T7) (TPO Ref T7) on eastern side by up to 3m leaving the tree approx. spread of 8m and remove deadwood.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 1 Cedar Close, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EE

  07/26/00008 Submitted 18 May 2026 83m away

  Reduce spread of 1No. Scots Pine (T1) (TPO Ref T1) on eastern side by up to 2m leaving the tree approx. spread of 5m, remove deadwood and install fabric brace between co-dominant stems approx. 3-4 distance from ground level. Crown reduce height of 1No. Sycamore (T2) (TPO Ref T2) by up to 1m and spread by up to 2m leaving the tree approx. crown height of 11m and spread of 5-6m, remove deadwood and hung up branches. Remove 1No. Ash (T4) (TPO Ref T4) to leave 4m stump. Crown reduce height of 1No. Sycamore (T5) (TPO Ref T5) by up to 2m and spread between 1m-4m leaving the tree approx. crown height of 11m and spread of 5-7m, remove squirrel damaged branches, remove primary branch crossing over with primary branch in neighbouring pine tree on southern side, remove hung up branches and deadwood. Remove deadwood from 2No. Corsican Pine (T6 & T8) (TPO Ref T6 & T8). Reduce lateral branches of 1No. Corsican Pine (T7) (TPO Ref T7) on eastern side by up to 3m leaving the tree approx. spread of 8m and remove deadwood.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Brent Knoll Village Hall, Brent Street, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EH

  07/23/00001 Submitted 25 Jan 2023 95m away

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed installation of 14no. Solar PV equipment 5.74kw on the roof slope.

  Granted Prior approval 6 docs

• 03/26/00006 Granted

  Long Acre, Quarrylands Lane, Badgworth, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2QX

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to 7No. Dwellinghouses (Class C3), and associated building operations.

  5 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 08/26/00076 Granted

  11 Risemoor Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LB

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of a single storey extension, extending 5.00m from the rear (SW) elevation.

  10 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 09/26/00013 Granted

  Units 3b 4 And 5, Express Park, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4RN

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed installation of other Solar Photovoltaics (PV) equipment on the roofs of non-domestic buildings.

  6 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 17/26/00042 Granted

  Land to the North of, Silver Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27

  Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to 1No. Dwellinghouses (Class C3), and associated building operations.

  15 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 3/12/26/002 Granted

  HARTROW FARM, HARTROW GATE CROSS TO WILLETT HILL CROSS, ELWORTHY, BISHOPS LYDEARD, TAUNTON, TA4 3PZ

  Application for prior notification for the erection of an agricultural building for machinery,equipment hay and straw storage

  13 Jul 2026 Prior approval