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The Old Surgery 16 New Street Wells Somerset BA5 2LQ

Granted Exmoor National Park 2024/1243/LBC Listed Building Consent

Works: New dwelling Loft or dormer Windows or glazing Several homes

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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Change of use from 2no. flats to single dwelling. Replacement of existing windows. 1no. new dormer window and roof lights. Reconfiguration of internal layout and staircase. Reinstatement of chimney flue and raising of part first floor. (revised plans received 06.02.25)

As published by the council, reference 2024/1243/LBC

Application record

Reference
2024/1243/LBC
Type
Listed Building Consent
Status
Decided
Decision
Approval
Received
15 Jul 2024
Validated
17 Jul 2024
Decided
25 Jul 2025
Ward
Wells Division
Parish
Wells City Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
BA5 2LQ

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 15 Jul 2024

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 17 Jul 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 25 Jul 2025

    Decision issued: Approval

  4. 29 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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Agent on file, registered in Wells

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

19 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 25 July 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.

About heritage and listed building applications

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

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