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Somerton Playing Fields Gassons Lane Somerton Somerset TA11 6HS

Granted Exmoor National Park 26/00844/OUT Outline Application

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

Proposal

Outline Application with all matters reserved for the comprehensive redevelopment of the existing recreational facilities on site to include the construction of a new sports pavilion, relocation of the existing tennis club and courts, construction of the new storage barn and a new sports/activity clubhouse, a new children's playground and the reconfiguration and expansion of on-site parking.

As published by the council, reference 26/00844/OUT

Application record

Reference
26/00844/OUT
Type
Outline Application
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted with Conditions
Received
14 Apr 2026
Validated
5 May 2026
Decided
25 Sep 2026
Ward
SOMERTON
Parish
Somerton
Decision by
Delegated (Use on Recommendations)
Postcode
TA11 6HS

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Apr 2026

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 5 May 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 2 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 25 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Application Permitted with Conditions

Who's behind it

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Orme Ltd Agent, registered in Glastonbury

Active · incorporated 2004 · Glastonbury

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Documents

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35 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 25 September 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 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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