Manor Cottage 30 Lower Street Merriott Somerset TA16 5NP

1. 24 Sep 2024

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 14 Oct 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Application Permitted with Conditions

4. 16 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 15 November 2024, 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.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Manor Cottage Lower Street Merriott Somerset TA16 5NP

  22/01194/HOU Submitted 15 Apr 2022 50 yards away

  The carrying out of internal and external alterations to remove the current fire place surrounds and partitions both upstairs and downstairs, remove blockwork from behind window, reinstate inglenook and raise the chimney stack to meet safety requirements and the installation of a wood burner and flue liner.

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 15 docs
  Domestic

• Manor Cottage Lower Street Merriott Somerset TA16 5NP

  22/01195/LBC Submitted 15 Apr 2022 50 yards away

  The carrying out of internal and external alterations to remove the current fire place surrounds and partitions both upstairs and downstairs, remove blockwork from behind window, reinstate inglenook and raise the chimney stack to meet safety requirements and the installation of a wood burner and flue liner.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 12 docs

• 28 Lower Street Merriott Somerset TA16 5NL

  23/01029/LBC Submitted 17 Apr 2023 50 yards away

  Internal and external alterations to Listed Building, including replacement windows and door, external re-pointing, removal of internal walls, infill of internal openings and two conservation rooflights to rear.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer +1 23 docs

• 48 Lower Street Merriott Somerset TA16 5NN

  21/02176/TCA Submitted 6 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 2 Trees within a Conservation Area.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 35 Lower Street Merriott Somerset TA16 5NL

  25/02624/TCA Submitted 27 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 2 Trees within a Conservation Area. Magnolia Tree pruning of overgrown upper and side branches - Crown and reduce it radially by 2.5-3 Meters. Willow Tree pruning of overgrown upper and side branches - repollarding 3 meters from ground level and 3 meters radially.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 39 Lower Street Merriott Somerset TA16 5NL

  24/01852/TCA Submitted 8 Aug 2024 150 yards away

  Notification of intent to fell No.1 Tree within a Conservation Area.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 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