The Heritage Arts Trail (HAT), land at various locations in Bridgwater starting at St Matthews Field, Bridgwater

1. 6 May 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 27 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 27 June 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.

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.

• 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

• Unit 4, Northgate Yard, Mount Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3FQ

  08/23/00180 Submitted 22 Mar 2023 150 yards away

  Installation of 2no. internally illuminated 'NANDO'S' built-up fascia signs, 1no. internally illuminated freestanding menu totem, 1no. cockerel motif to awing and 1no. internally illuminated projecting vertical sign.

  Granted Advertising 19 docs

• Unit 4, Northgate Yard, Mount Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3FQ

  08/23/00179 Submitted 22 Mar 2023 150 yards away

  Installation of awnings to front elevation.

  Granted Full applications 18 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

• Bridgwater Docks, Docks, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6

  08/25/00191 Submitted 20 Nov 2025 200 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

  08/25/00190 Submitted 20 Nov 2025 200 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 Full applications 94 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