The Tower House, 71 Broadway, Chilton Polden, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9EQ

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 19/24/00010 Granted

  The Tower House, 71 Broadway, Chilton Polden, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9EQ

  Erection of three bay oak framed detached garage. Widening of existing vehicular entrance off the highway, erection of new stone piers with wooden entrance gates, and alteration of the existing adjacent stone boundary walls. Alteration of existing vehicular drive to create a new drive section terminating at the front of the house, linked with the existing drive.

  Decided 18 Jan 2025 Full applications

1. 22 Nov 2024

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 18 Jan 2025

   Decision issued: Granted Permission

3. 28 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 18 January 2025, 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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• The Tower House, 71 Broadway, Chilton Polden, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9EQ

  19/24/00010 Submitted 22 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  Erection of three bay oak framed detached garage. Widening of existing vehicular entrance off the highway, erection of new stone piers with wooden entrance gates, and alteration of the existing adjacent stone boundary walls. Alteration of existing vehicular drive to create a new drive section terminating at the front of the house, linked with the existing drive.

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• 59A Broadway, Chilton Polden, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9DJ

  19/23/00003 Submitted 13 Mar 2023 200 yards away

  Erection of a two storey detached dwelling on site of existing commercial buildings (to be demolished).

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Demolition 30 docs
  Domestic

• 59A Broadway, Chilton Polden, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9DJ

  19/25/00009 Submitted 24 Sep 2025 200 yards away

  Application for prior approval of a proposed: Demolition of buildings and construction of 1 No. dwellinghouses in their place.

  Granted Prior approval Demolition 20 docs
  Domestic

• 10 Broadway Avenue, Chilton Polden, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9ER

  19/23/00002 Submitted 22 Feb 2023 250 yards away

  Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of single storey rear extension to the East elevation partially on site of existing (to be demolished).

  Withdrawn Lawful development Extension Demolition 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Broadway Avenue, Chilton Polden, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9ER

  19/23/00004 Submitted 14 Mar 2023 250 yards away

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

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 52 Broadway, Chilton Polden, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9DJ

  19/24/00007 Submitted 26 Sep 2024 250 yards away

  Erection of single storey extensions to NE and SW elevations (on site of existing) and erection of a detached garden room.

  Granted Full applications Extension 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 50/26/00054 Granted

  Prospect Villa, Grants Lane, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4EA

  Replacement of existing timber doors and frames at the front and rear of the property, and replacement of an internal timber door between the boot room and utility room, with new Accoya hardwood doors manufactured by local carpenters.

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 55/26/00004 Granted

  Burtle Farm, Robins Lane, Burtle, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8NT

  Retrospective application for internal alterations.

  Received 29 Aug, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 50/26/00067 Granted

  Yew Tree House, High Street, Blackford, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4NN

  Alterations and repairs to house including: repairs and adaptation to front porch, re-ordering of internal layouts on first floor, installation of conservation rooflights to rear facing roof slope, removal of external rear canopy (retrospective), erection of glazed link, replacement modern door, replacement decayed window, and installation of PV panels to rear facing roof slope.

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 37/26/00063 Granted

  Magnolia House, Mill Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LX

  Repair of listed building, comprising: like-for-like redecoration of ground-floor walls; removal and replacement of plaster to the master bedroom wall with lime plaster and decoration to match existing finishes, including replacement timber skirting and beadings to match existing; removal and subsequent rebuilding of the timber wardrobe within the master bedroom; localised repair of the damaged ceiling using plasterboard with a lime plaster skim, retaining the existing laths; replacement of the lead parapet gutter lining, substrate and supporting timberwork; installation of associated lead flashings at the existing brick chimney and parapet, with local removal and replacement of render; and temporary removal and reinstatement of the affected roof tiles and hip sections.

  Received 18 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 29/26/00004 Granted

  Gardeners Cottage, Halswell Park, Goathurst, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DH

  Proposed variation of condition no. 2 to incorporate amended drawing numbers and amend condition no. 4 to read: 'No window or door shall be replaced until full details have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such details shall include a method statement, a detailed schedule of the work, including a schedule of materials and finishes, and drawings to show the details of the existing windows and the replacement. Photographic documentation of the existing condition of each window shall also be provided. The window works shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved details and shall thereafter be retained in that form."

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings