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5 Stonehill Street Somerset BA16 0PB

Granted Exmoor National Park 2026/1160/CLP Certificate of Proposed Use/Development

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Application for a proposed Lawful Development Certificate for use of an existing C3 dwellinghouse for a single resident living as a single household where care is provided for that resident (Use Class C3(b).

As published by the council, reference 2026/1160/CLP

Application record

Reference
2026/1160/CLP
Type
Certificate of Proposed Use/Development
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Development is Lawful
Received
19 Jun 2026
Validated
24 Jun 2026
Decided
19 Aug 2026
Ward
Street Division
Parish
Street Parish Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
BA16 0PB

Site history

Applications at this address on the Exmoor National Park register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • 2026/0455/CLP Refused

    5 Stonehill Street Somerset BA16 0PB

    Application for a proposed Lawful Development Certificate for use of an existing C3 dwellinghouse for a single resident living as a single household where care is provided for that resident (Use Class C3(b).

    Decided 18 May 2026 Lawful development

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 19 Jun 2026

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 24 Jun 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 2 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 19 Aug 2026

    Decision issued: Development is Lawful

  5. 19 Aug 2026

    Status changed to Awaiting decision

    Previously Registered.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

8 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 19 August 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.

About lawful development applications

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 5 Stonehill Street Somerset BA16 0PB

    2026/0455/CLP Submitted 6 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Application for a proposed Lawful Development Certificate for use of an existing C3 dwellinghouse for a single resident living as a single household where care is provided for that resident (Use Class C3(b).

    Refused Lawful development 6 docs
    Domestic
  • Abbey Garage 189 High Street Street Somerset BA16 0NE

    2025/1662/FUL Submitted 11 Sep 2025 150 yards away

    92% historically approved · decision due ~19 Nov

    Re-development of site to provide a new service station, including new forecourt, sales building, jet wash hub and EV bays, car parking and associated works (Transport Assessment amendment submitted 07.10.2025)

    Awaiting decision Full applications 28 docs
  • 29 Stonehill Street Somerset BA16 0PF

    2026/1060/HSE Submitted 4 Jun 2026 200 yards away

    Single storey extensions to front, rear and side elevations to improve accessibility; removal of timber outbuildings and replacement of existing shed with summerhouse/storeroom.

    Granted Householder Extension 14 docs
    Small domestic
  • 172 High Street Street Somerset BA16 0NH

    2026/1408/PAR Submitted 23 Jul 2026 200 yards away

    72% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

    Application for prior approval to change the use of a building from an A1 Class (Shop) to C3 Class (dwellinghouses).

    Awaiting decision Outline 4 docs
  • 32 Queens Road Street Somerset BA16 0NQ

    2023/1433/HSE Submitted 26 Jul 2023 200 yards away

    Proposed single storey extension to rear with dormers (revision to single storey extension)(description amended 19/09/2023)

    Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 9 docs
    Small domestic
  • 40 West End Street Somerset BA16 0LW

    2026/1537/FUL Submitted 11 Aug 2026 250 yards away

    92% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

    Change of Use from Hot Food Takeaway to a Residential Dwelling with fenestration alterations

    Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 15 docs
    Domestic

In Exmoor National Park

  • 11/26/00078 Granted

    201A Berrow Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2JF

    Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed conversion of an existing garden room to form a garden studio and shower room.

    Received 13 Jul, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 2026/1697/CLE Awaiting decision

    Foxcote Cottage Green Street To Single Hill Foxcote Frome Somerset BA3 5YD

    Certificate of lawfulness of existing use of land adjacent to dwelling as garden.

    Received 8 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 2026/1706/CLE Awaiting decision

    Acorn House Stocks Lane Leigh On Mendip Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 5QF

    Use of land as part of the domestic garden of Acorn House, for purposes incidental to the residential enjoyment of the dwellinghouse.

    Received 8 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 2026/1705/CLE Awaiting decision

    Land At 356471 146398 Knapp Hill Wells Somerset

    Construction work in the course of the erection of a building; the excavation of a trench intended to house the foundations, and the installation of them. Please refer to the Planning Statement submitted with this application for more information.

    Received 8 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 2026/1382/CLP Granted

    14 Tor Street Wells Somerset BA5 2US

    Certificate of lawfulness of proposed development of Erection of a rear dormer to facilitate a loft conversion; demolition of existing conservatory and formation of rear patio; replacement flat roof and installation of rooflight to rear extension; installation of timber French doors and replacement rear windows; blocking up of selected rear openings; and replacement rainwater goods

    Received 22 Jul, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Lawful development