11 Risemoor Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LB

1. 10 Aug 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 24 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 10 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Approved

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 10 September 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.

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 4 Southlea Gardens, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA5 2HR

  37/26/00032 Submitted 28 May 2026 250 yards away

  Reduce 1No. Oak T1 (TPO Ref T22) by approx. 3m in crown height and 3-4m lateral spread leaving a final tree height of approx. 12m and a spread of approx. 8m, removal of deadwood throughout the crown and lower canopy thinning to approx. 15% to manage excessive epicormic growth and improve the overall structure of the tree.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• On Land, to the Rear of, Lilliana Way, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA5 2GG

  37/26/00027 Submitted 8 May 2026 250 yards away

  Fell 1No. Ash (T10 on submitted plan) (TPO Ref G5) due to ash dieback. The Ash is located adjacent to Ashford Close footpath.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 2 Bowerings Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6HD

  08/21/00110 Submitted 26 Jul 2021 300 yards away

  Erection of single storey rear (East) extension on site of existing conservatory (to be demolished).

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 36 Penlea Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6JU

  08/23/00171 Submitted 17 Feb 2023 350 yards away

  Erection of 2no. semi- detached dwellings.

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• 2 Cornflower Close, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA5 2GR

  37/24/00072 Submitted 15 Aug 2024 400 yards away

  Retrospective application for the erection of a part enclosed timber framed pergola.

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• 12 Rosa Way, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA5 2GJ

  37/25/00070 Submitted 19 Sep 2025 400 yards away

  Proposed loft conversion to include the insertion of rooflights to the South East and North West elevations.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 14 docs

• 50/26/00074 Granted

  Walls Farm, Stoughton Road, West Stoughton, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4PP

  Change of use of the building to 1 No. residential dwelling, along with the installation of windows, doors and services

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Prior approval
• 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.

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 17/26/00060 Granted

  Penstone, The Lippiatt, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3QT

  Change of use of a working farm to allow it to be also used for Alternative Learning Provision for young people aged 8-25 years of age.

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Prior approval
• 03/26/00008 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 500 square meters of Barn 1 and 500 square meters of Barn 2 (Total of 1000 square meters in total) into a flexible commercial space.

  Received 21 Aug, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Prior approval
• 3/30/26/004 Granted

  Land adjacent to Surridge Farm, lane between Skilgate and Frogwell Cross, Skilgate, TA4 2DQ

  Application for prior notification for the erection of a steel cover extension to agricultural building

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Prior approval