Planning application
Land At 375691 149319 Hapsford Farm Elm Lane To Hapsford Hill Great Elm Frome Somerset BA11 3NW
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Application for prior notification of agricultural development for 2 No. Polytunnels.
As published by the council, reference 2026/0623/AGB
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/0623/AGB
- Type
- Agricultural Notification Proposed Build
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Prior Approval Not Required
- Received
- 1 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 20 Apr 2026
- Decided
- 12 May 2026
- Ward
- Mendip Central And East Division
- Parish
- Great Elm Parish Meeting
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- BA11 3NW
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Apr 2026
Received by Exmoor National Park
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20 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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12 May 2026
Decision issued: Prior Approval Not Required
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9 Aug 2026
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Agent on file, registered in Bath
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Exmoor National Park granted permission on 12 May 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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