18 Market Street Wells Somerset BA5 2DS

1. 27 Jul 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 4 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: TCA Approval (No Objection)

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 4 September 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.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 81 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AQ

  2021/2068/LBC Submitted 8 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  Installation of replacement window, replacement roof covering to front elevation and installation of solar panels

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Roofing Windows or glazing 14 docs

• 33 Market Street Wells Somerset BA5 2DS

  2020/0932/FUL Submitted 11 May 2020 50 yards away

  Change of use from Class A1 retail to Sui Generis

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• 8 Queen Street Wells Somerset BA5 2DP

  2026/1378/FUL Submitted 17 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  Change of use of ground floor to cafe and internal alterations to an existing commercial premises to café, internal alterations including change of use of upper floors to residential, a loft conversion including a rear dormer extension & installation of commercial kitchen extraction & ventilation system.

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 29 docs

• Restaurant Princes Road Wells BA5 2DT

  2020/0812/FUL Submitted 23 Apr 2020 100 yards away

  Change of use of existing building to A3 (restaurant and cafe) with ancillary A5 (Hot food and takeaway) services, associated works to include singe storey rear extension to replace and extend existing rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs

• 78 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AJ

  2020/0474/LBC Submitted 27 Feb 2020 100 yards away

  Erection of stud walls to divide room.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 5 docs

• 78 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AJ

  2020/0473/FUL Submitted 27 Feb 2020 100 yards away

  Change of use from Class B1 (office) to Class D1 (osteopathy, massage) & associated internal works.

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• 50/26/00076 Granted

  Westovers, West End, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4BA

  Crown reduce 1No. Field Maple (T1) by 2.5m all round. Crown reduce 1No. Magnolia (T2) by 1.5m all round.

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Trees
• 15/26/00009 Granted

  Selworthy House, Copsewood Lane, Stone Allerton, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2NS

  Remove 1No. Crab Apple (T1) and 1No. Magnolia (T2) due to the structure of the wall.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Trees
• 08/26/00095 Granted

  19 Northfield, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7EZ

  Whole crown reduction of 1No. Walnut (T1), removing 1.5m - 2m of growth to suitable growth points leaving the tree approx. final height and spread of 8.5m.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees
• 08/26/00096 Granted

  68 Friarn Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LJ

  Reduce the overall height of 1No. Lime (T1) by approx. 2-3m and reduce the lateral spread by 1-2m all round to provide clearance from the adjacent garage and manage its size in relation to the limited space available leaving the tree approx. final height of 3m and approx. final lateral spread of 2-3m.

  Received 9 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• 17/26/00062 Granted

  29 Round Oak Grove, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3BW

  Crown reduce 1No. Oak (T1) (TPO Ref T1) on one side previously reduced back to previous pruning points.

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees