Planning application
Laurel Cottage 22 Shiremoor Hill Merriott Somerset TA16 5PH
Works: Extension Loft or dormer Windows or glazing Small domestic
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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Insert Velux window to lean-to extension of the dwelling. Alterations to outbuilding to include a Velux window to north elevation, 2 No. red brick pillars to the outbuilding front elevation together with fully glazed painted hardwood door, bifold door and a grey alloy window. (Implemented)
As published by the council, reference 26/00523/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00523/LBC
- Type
- Listed Building Consent
- Status
- Approved
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approved
- Received
- 5 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 27 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 11 May 2026
- Ward
- SOUTH PETHERTON AND ISLEMOOR
- Parish
- Merriott
- Decision by
- Delegated (Use on Recommendations)
- Postcode
- TA16 5PH
Site history
Applications at this address on the Exmoor National Park register
This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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26/01827/TCA Granted
Laurel Cottage 22 Shiremoor Hill Merriott Somerset TA16 5PH
Notification of intent to Fell No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. T1 - Betula Pendula - Remove
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26/00522/HOU Granted
Laurel Cottage 22 Shiremoor Hill Merriott Somerset TA16 5PH
Insert Velux window to lean-to extension of the dwelling. Alterations to outbuilding to include a Velux window to north elevation, 2 No. red brick pillars to the outbuilding front elevation together with fully glazed painted hardwood door, bifold door and a grey alloy window (retrospective application)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Mar 2026
Received by Exmoor National Park
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27 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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11 May 2026
Decision issued: Approved
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
- Application: 26/00522/HOU (Approved)
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
19 documents on file for this application
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Exmoor National Park granted permission on 11 May 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.
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