Bridgwater Docks, Docks, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6

This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 08/26/00055 Decided

  Bridgwater Docks, Docks, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6

  Request for an EIA Screening Opinion for the restoration of Bridgwater Dock, including change of use of the dock to introduce residential and leisure moorings and associated infrastructure including new secure entrances and pontoons, creation of an active travel route, removal of the modern newton lock swing bridge and replacement with a new swing bridge, repairs to bascule bridge and associated structures, landscaping and public realm works and engineering works in the basin.

  Decided 23 Jun 2026 Outline
• 08/25/00191 Granted

  Bridgwater Docks, Docks, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6

  Restoration of Bridgwater Dock, including change of use of the dock to introduce residential and leisure moorings and associated infrastructure including new secure entrances and pontoons, creation of an active travel route, removal of the modern newton lock swing bridge and replacement with a new swing bridge, repairs to bascule bridge and associated structures, landscaping and public realm works and engineering works in the basin.

  Decided 30 Dec 2025 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 20 Nov 2025

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 8 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 27 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 8 January 2026, 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.

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• Bridgwater Docks, Docks, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6

  08/25/00191 Submitted 20 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Restoration of Bridgwater Dock, including change of use of the dock to introduce residential and leisure moorings and associated infrastructure including new secure entrances and pontoons, creation of an active travel route, removal of the modern newton lock swing bridge and replacement with a new swing bridge, repairs to bascule bridge and associated structures, landscaping and public realm works and engineering works in the basin.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 68 docs

• Bridgwater Docks, Docks, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6

  08/26/00055 Submitted 15 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Request for an EIA Screening Opinion for the restoration of Bridgwater Dock, including change of use of the dock to introduce residential and leisure moorings and associated infrastructure including new secure entrances and pontoons, creation of an active travel route, removal of the modern newton lock swing bridge and replacement with a new swing bridge, repairs to bascule bridge and associated structures, landscaping and public realm works and engineering works in the basin.

  Decided Outline 4 docs

• 35 Quayside, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3TA

  08/21/00076 Submitted 21 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Erection of balcony to replace (SW) bay window.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs

• Electronic Telecommunications Apparatus, Kendale Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6

  08/24/00180 Submitted 8 Nov 2024 200 yards away

  Notice of intent to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus comprising 1No. 9m medium pole. Ref.: BNU_V9053

  Granted Telecoms 4 docs

• Electronic Telecommunications Apparatus, Kendale Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6

  08/24/00179 Submitted 8 Nov 2024 200 yards away

  Notice of intent to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus comprising 1No. 8m light pole. Ref.: BNU_V9053

  Granted Telecoms 4 docs

• ALDI STORES LIMITED, Northgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3EU

  08/26/00016 Submitted 10 Feb 2026 200 yards away

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Installation, Alteration or Replacement of other Solar Photovoltaics (PV) equipment on the Roofs of Non-domestic Buildings.

  Granted Prior approval 9 docs

• 39/26/00008 Granted

  22 Brookside Road, Combwich, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2QW

  Change of use of redundant commercial retail space to residential use.

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 01/26/00016 Granted

  Fulpitts Cottage, Fullpits Lane, Ashcott, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9QR

  Erection of a two storey building for use as a car port and home office and extension to existing retaining wall.

  Received 28 Aug, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 38/26/00005 Granted

  Olivers House, Fore Street, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0QH

  Conversion of residential outbuilding into a separate one bedroom dwelling.

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 08/26/00013 Granted

  14 Richmond Close, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3JP

  Erection of an Orangery to the North elevation.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 24/26/00013 Granted

  Sunnydale, Lake House Lane, East Brent, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4HN

  Erection of a two storey extension to the south elevation.

  Received 1 Sep, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Full applications