Former Coke Memorial Methodist Church Palmer Street South Petherton South Petherton TA13 5DB

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/01552/FUL Awaiting decision

  Former Coke Memorial Methodist Church Palmer Street South Petherton South Petherton TA13 5DB

  Change of use of former Methodist Church to Nursery & Pre-school, before & after school childcare provision and school holiday club, to include the use of former car park as associated car park/playground and associated internal works. Erection of a fence and gate on the south boundary

  Submitted 7 Jul 2026 Full applications

1. 7 Jul 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 15 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Exmoor National Park took a median of 48 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

• Application: 26/01552/FUL (Awaiting decision)

This application is with Exmoor National Park for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Exmoor National Park decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 64 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Former Coke Memorial Methodist Church Palmer Street South Petherton South Petherton TA13 5DB

  26/01552/FUL Submitted 7 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~9 Sep

  Change of use of former Methodist Church to Nursery & Pre-school, before & after school childcare provision and school holiday club, to include the use of former car park as associated car park/playground and associated internal works. Erection of a fence and gate on the south boundary

  Awaiting decision Full applications 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 4 Palmer Street South Petherton Somerset TA13 5DB

  25/02270/TCA Submitted 15 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery works to No. 4 Trees within a Conservation Area. T1= Acer negundo, Reduce to 6m and balance the canopy to match. T2= Liquid Amber,Reduce to 8m and balance the canopy to match. T3 = Yew Reduce by 1m all over to maintain its size relative to its location. it is growing heavily out towards the adjacent car park so this work would benefit the neighbours too. T4 = Purple Beech - reduce the lower lateral branches on the neighbours side by 3m.

  Granted Trees 11 docs

• Funeral Directors Palmer Street South Petherton Somerset TA13 5DB

  23/00809/ADV Submitted 22 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  The display of 1 x aluminium sign on the front elevation and 1 x aluminium sign on the side elevation (both fixed to the building) and window frosting, all non-illuminated (part-retrospective)

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 15 docs

• Farnham House North Street South Petherton TA13 5DA

  21/02280/TCA Submitted 20 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  Notification of intent to carry out tree surgery works to No. 3 trees within a conservation area

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 42 St James Street South Petherton Somerset TA13 5BN

  24/02968/TCA Submitted 18 Dec 2024 100 yards away

  Notification of intent to remove No. 1 tree (Silver Birch) and replace with suitable smaller garden tree with benefits to wildlife within a Conservation Area

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 3 Palmer Street South Petherton Somerset TA13 5DB

  26/02266/TCA Submitted 24 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~19 Nov

  Notification of intent to Carry out Tree Surgery works to No 3 Tree's within a conservation area T1 - Walnut, dismantle to near ground level T2 - Laurel, remove to ground level T3 - Bay, remove to ground level AMENDED SPECIFICATION 06.10.26 No works to Walnut Tree T2 - Laurel, remove to ground level T3 - Bay, remove to ground level

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 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