08/25/00188

1. 23 Oct 2025

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 20 Nov 2025

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Approved

3. 27 Jul 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

• 08/25/00188 Granted

  11 Southgate Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6BU

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of a single storey extension, extending 4.70m from the rear North elevation.

  23 Oct 2025 0m away Prior approval
• 08/25/00192 Granted

  11 Southgate Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6BU

  Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of a rear extension, installation of dormers to the rear elevation to facilitate a loft conversion, and erection of a bin store and internal alterations to provide a 6 bedroom House of multiple occupancy (HMO).

  27 Oct 2025 2m away Lawful development
• 08/25/00192 Granted

  11 Southgate Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6BU

  Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of a rear extension, installation of dormers to the rear elevation to facilitate a loft conversion, and erection of a bin store and internal alterations to provide a 6 bedroom House of multiple occupancy (HMO).

  27 Oct 2025 2m away Lawful development
• 08/24/00162 Refused

  38 Southgate Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6BU

  Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed rear extension, loft conversion, internal alterations and change of use from a single family dwelling to a 6-bedroom (6 person) House of Multiple Occupation (HMO).

  22 Oct 2024 47m away Lawful development
• 08/25/00202 Granted

  Lakeside Caravan Park, Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6BG

  Reduce lateral spread of 4No. Poplars (G1) (TPO Refs T14, T15, T16, T17) over caravans by up to 3m. Clear branches of 1No. Willow (G2) (TPO Ref T1) by 2m from BT line.

  2 Dec 2025 170m away Trees
• 08/25/00202 Granted

  Lakeside Caravan Park, Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6BG

  Reduce lateral spread of 4No. Poplars (G1) (TPO Refs T14, T15, T16, T17) over caravans by up to 3m. Clear branches of 1No. Willow (G2) (TPO Ref T1) by 2m from BT line.

  2 Dec 2025 170m away Trees

• 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
• 13/26/00015 Granted

  52 East Street, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2HL

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of a single storey extension, extending 4.00m from the rear West elevation.

  13 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 46/26/00003 Granted

  Dairy House Farm, Sutton Mallet, Bridgwater, TA7 9AT

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to 5No. Dwellinghouses (Class C3), and associated building operations.

  26 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• 3/02/26/005 Awaiting decision

  Westcott Farm, Forches Cross to Brompton Ralph, Brompton Ralph, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2SF

  Application for prior notification of an agricultural development for improved access to agricultural land

  16 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 3/12/26/002 Awaiting decision

  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