Planning application
Ponderosa Old Wells Road Whatley Frome Somerset BA11 3LA
Works: Extension Demolition Small domestic
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Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Certificate of lawfulness of proposed development: the demolition of flat roof canopy & porch, erection of partly covered pergola to the rear of the dwelling, replacement flat roofs, removal of hanging tiles & replacement with vertical timber boarding, render finish to walls of recon stone & minor internal & external alterations.
As published by the council, reference 2025/1333/CLP
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/1333/CLP
- Type
- Certificate of Proposed Use/Development
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused As published: Development is not Lawful
- Received
- 17 Jul 2025
- Validated
- 29 Jul 2025
- Decided
- 26 Sep 2025
- Ward
- Mendip Central And East Division
- Parish
- Whatley Parish Council
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- BA11 3LA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Jul 2025
Received by Exmoor National Park
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29 Jul 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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26 Sep 2025
Decision issued: Development is not Lawful
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28 Sep 2026
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Who's behind it
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Della Valle Architects Ltd Agent, an architecture practice registered in Shepton Mallet
Active · incorporated 2010 · Shepton Mallet
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Exmoor National Park refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About lawful development applications
A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.
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