Mellifont Abbey High Street Wookey Wells Somerset BA5 1JZ

This site has had 4 applications since 2021: 4 approved, 0 refused.

• 2021/2325/FUL Granted

  Mellifont Abbey High Street Wookey Wells Somerset BA5 1JZ

  Installation of LPG tank below ground to front of property, with 2no. supply pipes to northern lean-to and plant room to the east, installation of LPG boiler and flue within northern lean-to.

  Decided 21 Feb 2022 Full applications
• 2021/2240/LBC Granted

  Mellifont Abbey High Street Wookey Wells Somerset BA5 1JZ

  Installation of automation equipment and associated re-hanging of existing C20 wrought iron gates.

  Decided 16 Dec 2021 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2021/2235/LBC Granted

  Mellifont Abbey High Street Wookey Wells Somerset BA5 1JZ

  Removal of existing "Mellifont Abbey" signage from gate and erection of new sign (Slate Plaque) on the pier to left of gate

  Decided 16 Dec 2021 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 13 Oct 2021

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 26 Oct 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Feb 2022

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 21 February 2022, 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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• Mellifont Abbey High Street Wookey Wells Somerset BA5 1JZ

  2021/2325/FUL Submitted 13 Oct 2021 50 yards away

  Installation of LPG tank below ground to front of property, with 2no. supply pipes to northern lean-to and plant room to the east, installation of LPG boiler and flue within northern lean-to.

  Granted Full applications 20 docs

• Mellifont Abbey High Street Wookey Wells Somerset BA5 1JZ

  2021/2240/LBC Submitted 1 Oct 2021 50 yards away

  Installation of automation equipment and associated re-hanging of existing C20 wrought iron gates.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs

• Mellifont Abbey High Street Wookey Wells Somerset BA5 1JZ

  2021/2235/LBC Submitted 30 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  Removal of existing "Mellifont Abbey" signage from gate and erection of new sign (Slate Plaque) on the pier to left of gate

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs

• Land At Abbey Close Wookey Wells Somerset

  2026/0847/TPO Submitted 30 Apr 2026 150 yards away

  T1 (M1094) - Horse Chestnut - Crown lift tips over highway to 5m above ground level & 5m retrenchment pruning

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 16 Preywater Road Wookey Wells Somerset BA5 1LE

  2026/1512/HSE Submitted 7 Aug 2026 300 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~14 Oct

  Single storey rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 30 Holmlea Wookey Wells Somerset BA5 1LG

  2021/2725/HSE Submitted 30 Nov 2021 300 yards away

  Erection of two-storey side extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 13 docs
  Domestic

• 29/26/00004 Granted

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

  Proposed varied CONDITION TEXT: Condition 3 - New timber doors and door frames (D1 & D2) No piece of external joinery shall be installed or undertaken unless full details of that piece have been first submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such details shall be at 1:5 or 1:10 and shall include cross-sections, profiles, reveal, surrounds, materials, finish and colour. Thereafter the works shall be carried out only in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To preserve the heritage asset, its setting and its features of special architectural interest, in line with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D26. Condition 4 - Window & Door Replacement 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. Reason: To preserve the heritage asset, its setting and its features of special architectural interest, in line with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D26.

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 54/26/00007 Granted

  8 Church Street, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8DP

  The proposal is to replace nine windows

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 08/24/00156 Granted

  41 St Mary Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3EQ

  Full Planning Application for the proposed change of use and conversion of existing Grade II listed building to provide 136 sq.m of café (use class E) and 13 no. short stay open market studio apartments (use class C3). Demolition of existing outbuildings and construction of 19 no. new build short stay open market studio apartments (use class C3) and associated external works.

  Received 2 Dec, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 29/26/00007 Granted

  HALSWELL HOUSE, Halswell Park, Goathurst, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DH

  Alterations to the attached east garden wall of the Mansion House and East Range and east yard area of Halswell House. Proposal to work with the existing modern wall opening, with adjustment of the wall height and materials, to provide required external circulation between the buildings. Proposal is based on pre-application response from Historic England to option appraisal.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 29/26/00006 Granted

  HALSWELL HOUSE, Halswell Park, Goathurst, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DH

  Alterations to the steps within the Courtyard, repairs to Manor Cellar steps and provision of new oak boarded door to the Manor Cellar.

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings