The Market Cross Market Place Wells Somerset

1. 26 Feb 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 16 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 11 May 2026, 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 48 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 heritage and listed building applications in a median of 64 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 1 Market Place Wells BA5 2RN

  2020/0751/ADV Submitted 10 Apr 2020 50 yards away

  Replacement of 1no. existing external ATM sign with 1no. new external ATM sign.

  Granted Advertising 13 docs

• 1 Market Place Wells BA5 2RN

  2020/0750/LBC Submitted 10 Apr 2020 50 yards away

  Replacement of 1no. existing external ATM sign with 1no. new external ATM sign.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

• 1 Market Place Wells Somerset BA5 2RN

  2025/2258/LBC Submitted 17 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Application of new shopfront signage at high level to existing fascia. New plant equipment at roof level. Forming of opening between buildings internally at ground floor level.

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 18 docs

• 1 Market Place Wells Somerset BA5 2RN

  2025/2257/FUL Submitted 17 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Application of new shopfront signage at high level to existing fascia. New plant equipment at roof level. Forming of opening between buildings internally at ground floor level.

  Withdrawn Full applications Windows or glazing 16 docs

• 1 Market Place Wells Somerset BA5 2RN

  2026/0587/LBC Submitted 25 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~4 Jun

  New signage applied to existing shopfront and new kitchen extract.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 25 docs

• 1 Market Place Wells Somerset BA5 2RN

  2026/0586/FUL Submitted 25 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  New signage applied to existing shopfront and new kitchen extract (retrospective).

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 28 docs

• 50/26/00054 Granted

  Prospect Villa, Grants Lane, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4EA

  Replacement of existing timber doors and frames at the front and rear of the property, and replacement of an internal timber door between the boot room and utility room, with new Accoya hardwood doors manufactured by local carpenters.

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 55/26/00004 Granted

  Burtle Farm, Robins Lane, Burtle, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8NT

  Retrospective application for internal alterations.

  Received 29 Aug, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 50/26/00067 Granted

  Yew Tree House, High Street, Blackford, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4NN

  Alterations and repairs to house including: repairs and adaptation to front porch, re-ordering of internal layouts on first floor, installation of conservation rooflights to rear facing roof slope, removal of external rear canopy (retrospective), erection of glazed link, replacement modern door, replacement decayed window, and installation of PV panels to rear facing roof slope.

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 37/26/00063 Granted

  Magnolia House, Mill Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LX

  Repair of listed building, comprising: like-for-like redecoration of ground-floor walls; removal and replacement of plaster to the master bedroom wall with lime plaster and decoration to match existing finishes, including replacement timber skirting and beadings to match existing; removal and subsequent rebuilding of the timber wardrobe within the master bedroom; localised repair of the damaged ceiling using plasterboard with a lime plaster skim, retaining the existing laths; replacement of the lead parapet gutter lining, substrate and supporting timberwork; installation of associated lead flashings at the existing brick chimney and parapet, with local removal and replacement of render; and temporary removal and reinstatement of the affected roof tiles and hip sections.

  Received 18 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 29/26/00004 Granted

  Gardeners Cottage, Halswell Park, Goathurst, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DH

  Proposed variation of condition no. 2 to incorporate amended drawing numbers and amend condition no. 4 to read: 'No window or door shall be replaced until full details have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such details shall include a method statement, a detailed schedule of the work, including a schedule of materials and finishes, and drawings to show the details of the existing windows and the replacement. Photographic documentation of the existing condition of each window shall also be provided. The window works shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved details and shall thereafter be retained in that form."

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings