Planning application
Natwest Bank 7 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AD
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Remedial works to both car park boundary walls at the rear of property.
As published by the council, reference 2026/0199/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/0199/LBC
- Type
- Listed Building Consent
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refusal
- Received
- 30 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 30 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 10 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Wells Division
- Parish
- Wells City Council
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- 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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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2025/2312/FUL Withdrawn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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2025/1581/ADV Awaiting decision
Natwest Bank 7 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AD
Erection of :- 1x Fascia Letters 1x Heritage Variant Projecting Sign 2x Nameplate 1x Car Park Signage 1x Access Sign
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Jan 2026
Received by Exmoor National Park
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10 Apr 2026
Decision issued: Refusal
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Agent on file, registered in Halstead
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Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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Natwest Bank 7 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AD
90% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep
Part reconstruction of eastern and western rear boundary walls including brickwork repairs, re-pointing and replacement of coping stones.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs -
Lantern House 3 Penn Place Carlton Mews Wells Somerset BA5 1DS
Proposed replacement of front door and frame.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs -
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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 ~23 Oct
Erection of :- 1x Fascia Letters 1x Heritage Variant Projecting Sign 2x Nameplate 1x Car Park Signage 1x Access Sign
Awaiting decision Advertising 10 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
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