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 45 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 59 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  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 18 docs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  Withdrawn Full applications Windows or glazing 16 docs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

• 29/26/00004 Granted

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

  Proposed varied CONDITION TEXT: Condition 3 - New timber doors and door frames (D1 & D2) No piece of external joinery shall be installed or undertaken unless full details of that piece have been first submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such details shall be at 1:5 or 1:10 and shall include cross-sections, profiles, reveal, surrounds, materials, finish and colour. Thereafter the works shall be carried out only in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To preserve the heritage asset, its setting and its features of special architectural interest, in line with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D26. Condition 4 - Window & Door Replacement 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. Reason: To preserve the heritage asset, its setting and its features of special architectural interest, in line with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D26.

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 54/26/00007 Granted

  8 Church Street, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8DP

  The proposal is to replace nine windows

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 08/24/00156 Granted

  41 St Mary Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3EQ

  Full Planning Application for the proposed change of use and conversion of existing Grade II listed building to provide 136 sq.m of café (use class E) and 13 no. short stay open market studio apartments (use class C3). Demolition of existing outbuildings and construction of 19 no. new build short stay open market studio apartments (use class C3) and associated external works.

  Received 2 Dec, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 29/26/00007 Granted

  HALSWELL HOUSE, Halswell Park, Goathurst, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DH

  Alterations to the attached east garden wall of the Mansion House and East Range and east yard area of Halswell House. Proposal to work with the existing modern wall opening, with adjustment of the wall height and materials, to provide required external circulation between the buildings. Proposal is based on pre-application response from Historic England to option appraisal.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 29/26/00006 Granted

  HALSWELL HOUSE, Halswell Park, Goathurst, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DH

  Alterations to the steps within the Courtyard, repairs to Manor Cellar steps and provision of new oak boarded door to the Manor Cellar.

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings