4 Waters Edge Frome Somerset BA11 5LT

1. 15 Aug 2025

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 October 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Exmoor National Park took a median of 47 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Exmoor National Park for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Exmoor National Park decided householder applications in a median of 54 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 23 Garston Mead Frome Somerset BA11 1GE

  2023/1504/CLP Submitted 7 Aug 2023 100 yards away

  Loft conversion with rear flat roof dormer

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 8 docs

• 17 Wallbridge Gardens Frome Somerset BA11 1RJ

  2023/1441/APP Submitted 28 Jul 2023 200 yards away

  Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5 (Contaminated Land - Investigation and Risk Assessment) 6 (Contaminated Land - Remediation Scheme) on planning consent 2022/1723/FUL (description amended 10/10/2023)

  Granted Conditions 8 docs

• 17 Wallbridge Gardens Frome Somerset BA11 1RJ

  2026/0123/APP Submitted 22 Jan 2026 200 yards away

  Approval of details reserved by conditions 7 (Contaminated Land - Verification Report) on planning consent 2022/1723/FUL (Erection of 1no. dwellinghouse).

  Granted Conditions 7 docs
  Domestic

• Unit 3-5 Wallbridge Mills Industrial Estate Wallbridge Frome Somerset BA11 5JZ

  2019/2646/FUL Submitted 29 Oct 2019 200 yards away

  Change of Use from light Industrial Use B1(c) to Use Class D2 assembly and leisure.

  Granted Full applications 21 docs

• Wallbridge Mills The Retreat Frome Somerset BA11 5JU

  2023/0677/LBC Submitted 17 Apr 2023 250 yards away

  Replace five wooden window frames with metal frames.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 18 docs

• Land Adjacent To The Retreat Frome Somerset

  2026/1051/FUL Submitted 4 Jun 2026 250 yards away

  Conversion of commercial studio to 2 No. live-work residential units and 1 No. residential unit with associated works.

  Granted Full applications 35 docs

• 2026/1950/HSE Awaiting decision

  Teulu White Post To Charlton Road Charlton Radstock Somerset BA3 5TN

  Erection of detached garage/lounge with associated landscaping

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Householder
• 26/01929/HOU Granted

  Stowey Barn Stowey Lane Fivehead Taunton Somerset TA3 6PR

  Proposed rear single storey extension

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Householder
• 2026/1024/HSE Granted

  Stoberry Wraxall Road Ditcheat Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6RE

  Proposed increase in ridge height by 1500mm & installation of of rooflights & dormer. Replacement of flat, bituminous felt roof & replace with pitched roof with room within. Porch extension to rear elevation & infill extension with vertical timber weatherboarding. Potting shed roof raised to allow for extending the existing flat roof to extend over.

  Received 1 Jun, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Householder
• 26/01878/HOU Granted

  Maytree Cottage Red Hill Curry Rivel Langport Somerset TA10 0PH

  Replacement extensions, replacement roof and internal alterations

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Householder
• 2026/1561/HSE Granted

  Elm Batch Kennel Batch Wookey Hole Wells Somerset BA5 1AY

  Raise existing roof to provide additional bedrooms & construct a rear gable to mirror existing front gable.

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Householder