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 10 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 1 refused.
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2026/1406/LBC Awaiting decision
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2025/2312/FUL Withdrawn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.
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 44 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Agent on file, registered in Guildford
90 applications on PlanIndex · across 40 councils · 91% granted
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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 45 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 500 metres
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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
94% 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 -
Natwest Bank 7 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AD
Replacement of internal ATM & Coin Car.
Withdrawn Full applications 10 docs -
Natwest Bank 7 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AD
Replacement of external ATM
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs
Other advertisement consent applications
In Exmoor National Park
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11/26/00042 Granted
83 High Street, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1PE
Installation of 1No. ATM and internally illuminated ATM collar.
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2026/1377/ADV Granted
Restaurant Wessex Fields Marston Road Frome Somerset
Display of 3 No. internally illuminated fascia signs on north-east and north-west elevations of the building.
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11/26/00063 Granted
47-51 High Street, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1PB
Installation of 1No. internally illuminated high level fascia sign and 1No. internally illuminated projecting sign to front elevation.
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38/26/0080/A Granted
The Perfume Shop, 32 Fore Street, Taunton.
Display of 2 No. non- illuminated fascia signs, 1 No. non- illuminated projecting sign and 5 No. vinyl graphics at The Perfume Shop, 32 Fore Street, Taunton.
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2026/1640/ADV Awaiting decision
Kings Arms Inn South Street Stratton On The Fosse Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 4RA
Erection of illuminated and non illuminated signage to the exterior of the building.