Land at the former Cox's Mill Hotel, The Cliffs, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27

1. 9 Jan 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 31 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Reply done

3. 27 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 7 Queens Row, The Cliffs, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3QE

  17/21/00045 Submitted 16 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Ash (T1) dismantle. Ash (T2) fell. Ash (T3) dismantle. Ash (T4) reduce to ground level

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Land to the South of, The Cliffs, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27

  17/24/00057 Submitted 27 Oct 2024 150 yards away

  Retrospective application for the installation of rock fall protection fence to cliff face.

  Granted Full applications 16 docs
  Small domestic

• The Willows, 1 Daghole, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3QJ

  17/19/00099 Submitted 13 Nov 2019 200 yards away

  Change of use of Unit 1A from Use Class A1 (Retail) to A3 (Cafe). Alterations to shop front of Unit 1B.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 12 docs

• Building At, Cheddar Gorge, The Cliffs, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3QE

  17/21/00073 Submitted 30 Jul 2021 300 yards away

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed demolition of building.

  Withdrawn Other Demolition 3 docs

• ON THE ROCKS, The Cliffs, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3QA

  17/25/00080 Submitted 6 Jan 2026 300 yards away

  Extension of patio and store.

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs

• The Clangers, Blue Moon, Lynch Lane, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3QS

  17/19/00088 Submitted 25 Oct 2019 350 yards away

  Change of use from residential annex/holiday let to independent dwelling.

  Granted Full applications 14 docs
  Domestic

• 34/26/00002 Granted

  SPA, WINDMILL RETREAT, Main Road, Middlezoy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0PD

  Outline application with all matters reserved, for the erection of 1No. self-build dwelling to be used as an on-site manager's dwelling.

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Outline
• SCC/4131/2025 Granted

  Land adjacent No 1-4 Firs Cottages Lottisham BA6 8PE

  Replacement of an existing below ground septic-tank, currently used by several residential properties (No 1-4 Firs Cottages, Lottisham), with a small water recycling centre (WRC) package plant. Permission is sought for the change of land use of the site to operational land ("sewerage undertakings"), the installation of WRC plant within a small compound, a new access/ egress point to the adjacent public highway and associated landscaping (the ‘proposed development’).

  Received 17 Jun, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Outline
• 26/01922/P3MA Granted

  35 To 37 Fore Street Chard Somerset TA20 1PT

  Prior Approval for change of use from commercial, business and service use (Class E) to 6 No. dwellinghouse(s) (Class C3).

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Outline
• 2026/1408/PAR Granted

  172 High Street Street Somerset BA16 0NH

  Application for prior approval to change the use of a building from an A1 Class (Shop) to C3 Class (dwellinghouses).

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Outline
• 26/01762/PIP Granted

  Land West Of Sandbrook Lane Galhampton Yeovil Somerset

  Permission in principle for residential development for the erection of a minimum of 1 dwelling and a maximum of 1 dwelling

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Outline