Brock Cottage Bower Hinton Martock Somerset TA12 6LJ

1. 14 Jan 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 26 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 16 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Application Permitted with Conditions

4. 27 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 16 March 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.

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.

• Hollybank House Back Lane Martock Somerset TA12 6LJ

  23/00537/TCA Submitted 27 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Land South Of Middle Way Middle Street Bower Hinton Martock Somerset

  26/01815/TCA Submitted 4 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

  Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. T1 Sycamore - to carry out appropriate pruning/reduction. Crown reduction of approx 3m, reducing both height and lateral spread from the existing canopy. Crown Lift to approx 4M above ground level by removing selected low and drooping branches. Selective pruning around the electricity lines to provide appropriate and safe clearance.

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs

• 1 Hirst Court Bower Hinton Martock Somerset TA12 6FB

  26/00684/TCA Submitted 23 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Application of intent to fell and remove No. 1 Cherry Tree within a Conservation Area.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 1 Hirst Court Bower Hinton Martock TA12 6FB

  21/01866/HOU Submitted 10 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Erection of a rear single storey extension and repositioning of garden wall.

  Granted Householder Extension 16 docs
  Small domestic

• Higher Barton Higher Street Bower Hinton Martock Somerset TA12 6LG

  23/00793/TCA Submitted 21 Mar 2023 200 yards away

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

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Land To The Rear Of 13 Gastons Lane Bower Hinton Martock Somerset TA12 6LN

  26/01570/FUL Submitted 8 Jul 2026 200 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~16 Sep

  Erection of a new self-build Chalet Bungalow on garden land to rear of 12 and 13 Gastons Lane

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 36 docs

• 54/26/00007 Granted

  8 Church Street, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8DP

  The proposal is to replace nine windows

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 08/24/00156 Granted

  41 St Mary Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3EQ

  Full Planning Application for the proposed change of use and conversion of existing Grade II listed building to provide 136 sq.m of café (use class E) and 13 no. short stay open market studio apartments (use class C3). Demolition of existing outbuildings and construction of 19 no. new build short stay open market studio apartments (use class C3) and associated external works.

  Received 2 Dec, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 29/26/00007 Granted

  HALSWELL HOUSE, Halswell Park, Goathurst, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DH

  Alterations to the attached east garden wall of the Mansion House and East Range and east yard area of Halswell House. Proposal to work with the existing modern wall opening, with adjustment of the wall height and materials, to provide required external circulation between the buildings. Proposal is based on pre-application response from Historic England to option appraisal.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 29/26/00006 Granted

  HALSWELL HOUSE, Halswell Park, Goathurst, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DH

  Alterations to the steps within the Courtyard, repairs to Manor Cellar steps and provision of new oak boarded door to the Manor Cellar.

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 37/26/00049 Granted

  Ferrydown House, 43 Fore Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6PY

  Proposed Re-roofing and Re-rendering Works

  Received 25 Jun, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings