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Barn Rear Of Wychwood Cottage Ansford Hill Ansford Castle Cary Somerset

Granted Exmoor National Park 21/02519/PAMB PA COU from Agri to Dwellings

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

Proposal

Notification of prior approval for conversion of agricultural barn into dwelling.

As published by the council, reference 21/02519/PAMB

Application record

Reference
21/02519/PAMB
Type
PA COU from Agri to Dwellings
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted with Conditions
Received
13 Aug 2021
Validated
13 Aug 2021
Decided
6 Oct 2021
Ward
CARY
Parish
Ansford
Decision by
Delegated (Use on Recommendations)

Site history

Applications at this address on the Exmoor National Park register

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/00384/FUL Granted

    Barn Rear Of Wychwood Cottage Ansford Hill Ansford Castle Cary Somerset

    Erection of a self-build dwelling, part-demolition and retention/alteration of existing agricultural buildings to form domestic garaging/workshop/storage, erection of a polytunnel, and associated landscaping

    Decided 4 Jun 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 13 Aug 2021

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 6 Oct 2021

    Decision issued: Application Permitted with Conditions

  3. 12 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What this grant of permission means

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 6 October 2021, 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 outline applications

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

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  • Barn Rear Of Wychwood Cottage Ansford Hill Ansford Castle Cary Somerset

    26/00384/FUL Submitted 18 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    Erection of a self-build dwelling, part-demolition and retention/alteration of existing agricultural buildings to form domestic garaging/workshop/storage, erection of a polytunnel, and associated landscaping

    Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition 35 docs
    Domestic
  • Rossgreen Ansford Hill Ansford Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7JN

    25/02695/HOU Submitted 5 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    Erection of 2 Storey extension on existing lounge (part-retrospective).

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  • Half Moon Cottage Ansford Hill Ansford Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7JL

    20/02052/TCA Submitted 22 Jul 2020 100 yards away

    Notification of intent to carry out tree surgery works to No 1 tree within a Conservation Area

    Granted Trees
  • Old Parsonage Tuckers Lane Ansford Castle Cary BA7 7LH

    21/02495/TPO Submitted 12 Aug 2021 150 yards away

    Application to Fell No.2 Trees and carry out Tree Surgery works to No. 1 Tree as shown within the South Somerset District Council (ANSF 1) 1973 Tree Preservation Order.

    Granted Trees 3 docs
  • Half Moon House Ansford Hill Ansford Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7JL

    26/02222/TCA Submitted 21 Sep 2026 250 yards away

    98% historically approved · decision due ~17 Nov

    Notification of Intent to carry out Tree surgery works to No 11 Tree's within a conservation area G1- 2 x young hole oak: prun in lateral spread to encourage more upright form. Up to 1m will be removed with pruning cuts not exceeding 50mm in diameter. T1- Indian bean tree: decay present in stem, significant spiral movement in stem indicating significant reduction in structural integrity. Close proximity to buildings. Reduce by up to 4m to stabilise stem. Pruning cuts not exceeding 250mm in diameter. T2 - cut leaf alder: prune lateral spread towards buildings and patio area by up to 2m with pruning cuts not exceeding 75mm in diameter. T3 - dawn redwood: manage density by performing special thinning practice to preserve the natural character of the tree. Lateral pruning will be carried out on the eastern aspect of the tree to improve overall balance of the canopy. Pruning cuts will not exceed 125mm in diameter or 3m in length. T4 - Lawson cypress: weighted toward the neighbouring property. Reduce height by up to 2m and thin remaining canopy by 20% to manage lever strain. Height reduction cuts will not exceed 150mm in diameter. T5 - Sycamore: pollard to approx 1.5m in height from ground level. Poorly formed growth structure and in competition with the low canopy of the dawn redwood. T6 - western red cedar: thin by approx 20%. Pruning cuts not exceeding 75mm in diameter. G2 -2 x Monterey cypress: thin by approx 20%. Pruning cuts not exceeding 75mm in diameter. T7 - alder: thin by approx 20%. Pruning cuts not exceeding 125mm in diameter.

    Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs
  • Ansford Academy Maggs Lane Ansford Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7JJ

    26/00736/FUL Submitted 27 Mar 2026 250 yards away

    Refurbishment works and alterations to the exterior of each elevation including replacement windows, doors and cladding.

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 15 docs

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    Received 17 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Outline
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    Received 6 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Outline
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    Received 6 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Outline
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    Received 8 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Outline