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73 & 77 Lower Street Merriott Somerset TA16 5NP

Granted Exmoor National Park 25/02716/S73A Section 73A determination

Works: Demolition Several homes

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

Proposal

S73A Application to vary Condition 02 (approved plans) to reflect minor changes required to the design and materials relating to planning consent 22/01039/FUL; Demolition of existing dwellings, outbuildings and garages. Erection of 2 No. dwellinghouses with garages and parking. Revised scheme to 16/00574/FUL

As published by the council, reference 25/02716/S73A

Application record

Reference
25/02716/S73A
Type
Section 73A determination
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted with Conditions
Received
7 Nov 2025
Validated
7 Nov 2025
Decided
8 Jan 2026
Ward
SOUTH PETHERTON AND ISLEMOOR
Parish
Merriott
Decision by
Delegated (Use on Recommendations)
Postcode
TA16 5NP

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 7 Nov 2025

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 8 Jan 2026

    Decision issued: Application Permitted with Conditions

  3. 27 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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Alan J Young Ltd Agent, registered in Crewkerne

Active · incorporated 2003 · Crewkerne

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Documents

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15 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 8 January 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 amendment applications

An amendment application makes limited changes to a permission that already exists; anything beyond modest adjustment needs a fresh application. More in our guide to planning application types.

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