The Old Post Office 9 Market Place Frome Somerset BA11 1AB

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 2026/1812/FUL Awaiting decision

  The Old Post Office 9 Market Place Frome Somerset BA11 1AB

  Application for the installation of 16no. roof-mounted solar panels

  Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Full applications

1. 21 Sep 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 5 Oct 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 November 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 47 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.

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• The Old Post Office 9 Market Place Frome Somerset BA11 1AB

  2026/1812/FUL Submitted 21 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~30 Nov

  Application for the installation of 16no. roof-mounted solar panels

  Awaiting decision Full applications 10 docs

• 8 Market Place Frome Somerset BA11 1AB

  2026/1362/LBC Submitted 20 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Installation of combined defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 16 docs

• 21 Market Place Frome Somerset BA11 1AN

  2026/1477/ADV Submitted 4 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~30 Sep

  Internally illuminated Travel Co-op fascia signage, non illuminated Travel Co-op projecting sign, printed vinyl window graphics and display of one internally illuminated 55-inch digital LCD advertisement display screen.

  Awaiting decision Advertising Windows or glazing 9 docs

• 12-14 Westway Frome Somerset BA11 1BS

  2026/0388/FUL Submitted 26 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Existing unit to be split in to two units with new entrance

  Granted Full applications 8 docs
  Several homes

• Unit 2 1 - 2 The Bridge Frome Somerset BA11 1AR

  2025/0941/ADV Submitted 21 May 2025 50 yards away

  Illuminated projecting sign, flat cut letters to existing background to fascia

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• 3A The Bridge Frome Somerset BA11 1AR

  2026/0665/FUL Submitted 7 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Change of Use of upper floors from Class E (Commercial) to C3 (Dwelling-houses) to introduce 4no. one bed flats and 1no. two bed flat, including associated alterations, new first floor extension, bin store and new shop fronts (3-3a The Bridge).

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension 57 docs
  Domestic

• 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