Planning application
Natwest Bank 7 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AD
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Erection of :- 1x Fascia Letters 1x Heritage Variant Projecting Sign 2x Nameplate 1x Car Park Signage 1x Access Sign
As published by the council, reference 2025/1581/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/1581/ADV
- Type
- Application to Display Adverts
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 28 Aug 2025
- Validated
- 28 Aug 2025
- Ward
- Wells Division
- Parish
- Wells City Council
- Postcode
- BA5 2AD
Site history
Applications at this address on the Exmoor National Park register
This site has had 12 applications since 2025: 5 approved, 2 refused.
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2026/1406/LBC Granted
Natwest Bank 7 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AD
Part reconstruction of eastern and western rear boundary walls including brickwork repairs, re-pointing and replacement of coping stones.
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2026/0199/LBC Refused
Natwest Bank 7 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AD
Remedial works to both car park boundary walls at the rear of property.
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2025/2313/LBC Granted
Natwest Bank 7 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AD
Replacement of internal ATM & Coin Car.
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2025/2312/FUL Withdrawn
Natwest Bank 7 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AD
Replacement of internal ATM & Coin Car.
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2025/2120/LBC Granted
Natwest Bank 7 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AD
Replacement of external ATM
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2025/2119/FUL Granted
Natwest Bank 7 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AD
Replacement of external ATM
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2025/2070/ADV Awaiting decision
Natwest Bank 7 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AD
Replacement to existing signage including new logo sign to existing fascia letterset, new logo sign to existing projecting bracket, new ATM sign, 2no. new nameplate signs, new car park sign and new disabled access sign.
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2025/2073/LBC Awaiting decision
Natwest Bank 7 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AD
EXTERNAL: Maintenance works to shopfront excluding stonework. Replacement to existing signage including new logo sign to existing fascia letterset, new logo sign to existing projecting bracket, new ATM sign, 2no. new nameplate signs, new car park sign and new disabled access sign. INTERNAL: Refurbishment works to ground and first floors including remodelling of existing cashier area, new decoration and brand identity refresh. Associated MEP works including an adjustment to small power, replacement to existing fluorescent light fittings and light sources and new cold water feed pipework to proposed water unit.
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2025/1580/LBC Awaiting decision
Natwest Bank 7 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AD
External: Removal of old Signage and installation of new Signage. Installation of new 55"/42'' internal digital screen, external facing. Screen to be pole mounted internally. Internal: New brand refresh including replacement of teller counters and addition of new ATM, replacement of kitchenette with new.
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2025/1120/ADV Granted
Natwest Bank 7 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AD
Installation of vinyl ATM tablet signage on window.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 Aug 2025
Received by Exmoor National Park
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 23 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.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Lewis & Hickey Ltd Agent, registered in Guildford
Active · incorporated 1986 · Guildford
133 applications on PlanIndex · across 59 councils · 92% granted
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
10 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Exmoor National Park for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Exmoor National Park decided advertisement consent applications in a median of 52 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About advertisement consent applications
Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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Natwest Bank 7 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AD
Installation of vinyl ATM tablet signage on window.
Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 9 docs -
Natwest Bank 7 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AD
Replacement of the external ATM and new window vinyl tablet signage.
Refused Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 9 docs -
Natwest Bank 7 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AD
90% historically approved · decision due ~23 Oct
External: Removal of old Signage and installation of new Signage. Installation of new 55"/42'' internal digital screen, external facing. Screen to be pole mounted internally. Internal: New brand refresh including replacement of teller counters and addition of new ATM, replacement of kitchenette with new.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs -
Natwest Bank 7 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AD
92% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jan
Replacement to existing signage including new logo sign to existing fascia letterset, new logo sign to existing projecting bracket, new ATM sign, 2no. new nameplate signs, new car park sign and new disabled access sign.
Awaiting decision Advertising 10 docs -
Natwest Bank 7 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AD
90% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jan
EXTERNAL: Maintenance works to shopfront excluding stonework. Replacement to existing signage including new logo sign to existing fascia letterset, new logo sign to existing projecting bracket, new ATM sign, 2no. new nameplate signs, new car park sign and new disabled access sign. INTERNAL: Refurbishment works to ground and first floors including remodelling of existing cashier area, new decoration and brand identity refresh. Associated MEP works including an adjustment to small power, replacement to existing fluorescent light fittings and light sources and new cold water feed pipework to proposed water unit.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 21 docs -
Natwest Bank 7 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AD
Replacement of internal ATM & Coin Car.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs
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