Zephyrine Cottage Shiremoor Hill Merriott Somerset TA16 5PH

1. 3 Aug 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 17 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Application Permitted with Conditions

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 17 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.

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.

• Laurel Cottage 22 Shiremoor Hill Merriott Somerset TA16 5PH

  26/01827/TCA Submitted 4 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Notification of intent to Fell No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. T1 - Betula Pendula - Remove

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Laurel Cottage 22 Shiremoor Hill Merriott Somerset TA16 5PH

  26/00523/LBC Submitted 5 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  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)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer +1 19 docs
  Small domestic

• Laurel Cottage 22 Shiremoor Hill Merriott Somerset TA16 5PH

  26/00522/HOU Submitted 5 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  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)

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 21 docs
  Small domestic

• 18 Shiremoor Hill Merriott Somerset TA16 5PH

  23/00526/HOU Submitted 27 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  Erection of a two storey extension to rear of dwelling to create a family room & additonal bedroom

  Granted Householder Extension 23 docs
  Domestic

• The Old Bakehouse 1 Church Street Merriott Somerset TA16 5PR

  26/01652/TCA Submitted 17 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  Notification of intent to carry out tree surgery work to No. 1 trees within a Conservation Area. T1 - Pruning a magnolia in the back garden to reduce overhanging branches

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Highway Cottage 5 Church Street Merriott Somerset TA16 5PR

  25/02978/TCA Submitted 10 Dec 2025 150 yards away

  Notification of intent to re-pollard No.01 Salix Babylonica tree back to previous points, reducing growth by 5-6 metres.

  Granted Trees 4 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