The Old Chapel Townsend Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5SB

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 2025/0327/FUL Granted

  The Old Chapel Townsend Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5SB

  Repair & alterations to workshop/garage office to form ancillary residential accommodation to the main house.

  Decided 12 Dec 2025 Full applications

1. 24 Feb 2025

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 4 Mar 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 Dec 2025

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 16 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 12 December 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.

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.

• The Old Chapel Townsend Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5SB

  2025/0327/FUL Submitted 24 Feb 2025 50 yards away

  Repair & alterations to workshop/garage office to form ancillary residential accommodation to the main house.

  Granted Full applications 46 docs

• Tesco Superstore 2B Townsend Shopping Park Townsend Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5EG

  2021/2492/FUL Submitted 1 Nov 2021 50 yards away

  Installation of a Timpson Pod

  Granted Full applications 40 docs

• Tesco Superstore 2B Townsend Shopping Park Townsend Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5EG

  2021/2493/ADV Submitted 1 Nov 2021 50 yards away

  Installation of 3no. Illuminated Fascia Signs and 4no. Vinyls.

  Granted Advertising 19 docs

• Land And Buildings At Haskins Retail Park Townsend Shepton Mallet Somerset

  2026/1388/FUL Submitted 22 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~16 Sep

  Erection of a freestanding restaurant/takeaway with drive-thru facility, car parking, landscaping & associated works, inc. Customer Order Displays (COD); Change of Use of former car showroom (Class Sui Generis), to 2no. retail units (Class E), & associated works to vehicle parking areas.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 67 docs

• Shepton Mallet Motors Townsend Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5SB

  2025/1041/FUL Submitted 5 Jun 2025 100 yards away

  Change of use to class E(d)Indoor sport, recreation or fitness (not involving motorised vehicles or firearms) to allow the development of a children's soft play centre.

  Withdrawn Full applications 11 docs

• Haskins Retail Park Townsend Shepton Mallet Somerset

  2025/1008/DEM Submitted 2 Jun 2025 100 yards away

  Application for prior notification of demolition of a two storey extension attached to the north elevation.

  Granted Other Extension Demolition 9 docs

• 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