Mercure Bridgwater Hotel, 56-66 Eastover, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5AR

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 1 refused.

• 08/25/00210 Granted

  MERCURE BRIDGWATER HOTEL, 56-66 Eastover, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5AR

  Variation of Conditions 2 & 8 of Planning Permission 08/24/00046 (Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission Application No. 08/23/00169 (Erection of five storey extension to the West elevation forming short stay accommodation units and ground floor commercial space.) to amend the approved plans listed in schedule A), to vary Condition 2, to amend the approved plans listed in schedule A, and Condition 8 to be varied to refer to the updated site and block plan drawing reference.

  Decided 14 Feb 2026 Full applications

1. 21 Jun 2021

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 23 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Refuse Planning Permission

3. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Land to the east side of The Mercure Hotel, 66 Eastover, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6

  08/19/00180 Submitted 21 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  Display of internally illuminated digital advertising display

  Refused Advertising 21 docs

• 50-54 Eastover, Bridgwater, Somerset

  08/22/00190 Submitted 20 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Change of use from supermarket (Use Class E(a)) to Multi-Functional Events & Conference Centre (Sui Generis) and associated works.

  Granted Full applications 26 docs

• 46-48 Eastover, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5AR

  08/19/00206 Submitted 5 Dec 2019 100 yards away

  Application for Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 08/19/00037 (Conversion of and addition of extensions to existing two-storey accommodation associated with the White Hart Hotel, to form 5 dwellings) to allow for amendments to site layout and fenestration.

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 7 docs
  Several homes

• 6-8 Monmouth Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5EJ

  08/25/00159 Submitted 19 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  Erection of 3no. dwellings.

  Granted Full applications 25 docs
  Several homes

• 6-8 Monmouth Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5EJ

  08/26/00069 Submitted 26 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  Erection of 1no. 3840 x 2880mm internally illuminated LED advertising sign.

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• MERCURE BRIDGWATER HOTEL, 56-66 Eastover, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5AR

  08/25/00210 Submitted 9 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  Variation of Conditions 2 & 8 of Planning Permission 08/24/00046 (Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission Application No. 08/23/00169 (Erection of five storey extension to the West elevation forming short stay accommodation units and ground floor commercial space.) to amend the approved plans listed in schedule A), to vary Condition 2, to amend the approved plans listed in schedule A, and Condition 8 to be varied to refer to the updated site and block plan drawing reference.

  Granted Full applications Extension 35 docs

• 07/26/00016 Granted

  BRENT KNOLL COMMUNITY SHOP, Brent Street, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EH

  Retention of existing non-illuminated shop sign fixed to south west gable & installation of an awning with advertising embroidery.

  Received 29 Aug, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 37/26/00050 Granted

  Bridgwater Gateway Development, Bridgwater Road, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset

  Erection of 1no. Stackboard Sign to the West of the roundabout between Willstock Road and Taunton Road and 3no. static flags to the West of Willstock Road.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 12/26/00005 Granted

  UNIT D, OAKTREE BUSINESS PARK, Bristol Road, Edithmead, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4HA

  Erection of 1No. freestanding unilluminated totem sign.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 37/26/00056 Granted

  Bridgwater Gateway Development, Bridgwater Road, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset

  Erection of 4No. freestanding signs, 2No. Banner Units, 1No. Play Land sign and 24No. Dot signs

  Received 31 Jul, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 37/26/00057 Granted

  Bridgwater Gateway Development, Bridgwater Road, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset

  Installation of internally illuminated signage - 3No Fascia signs, 3No Booth lettering, 1No Digital Booth Screen and 4No yellow soffit lights

  Received 31 Jul, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Advertising