Willowburn, Goathurst, Bridgwater, TA5 2DJ

1. 17 Apr 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 17 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Granted Permission

3. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 17 June 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Paulet House, Goathurst, Bridgwater, TA5 2DE

  29/25/00006 Submitted 17 Sep 2025 200 yards away

  Fell 1No. Ash (T1) (TPO Ref G1) due to excessive loss of crown cover.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• St Edwards Church, Goathurst, Bridgwater, TA5 2DE

  29/26/00005 Submitted 4 Aug 2026 250 yards away

  Erection of single storey extension to North elevation of the nave, partially on site of existing boiler room (to be demolished), and new external path/paving.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 22 docs
  Small domestic

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

  29/26/00007 Submitted 7 Aug 2026 300 yards away

  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.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

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

  29/26/00006 Submitted 6 Aug 2026 350 yards away

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

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• Gardeners Cottage, Halswell Park, Goathurst, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DH

  29/25/00008 Submitted 4 Dec 2025 400 yards away

  Conversion of Gardeners into additional staff accommodation, including repair & redecoration of existing doors and windows on East elevation, reopening of a modern blocked doorway, insertion of a new door, and minor internal alterations to the internal layout including the demolition of modern block walls.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition Windows or glazing 14 docs

• Gardeners Cottage, Halswell Park, Goathurst, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DH

  29/26/00004 Submitted 14 Sep 2026 400 yards away

  Proposed varied CONDITION TEXT: Condition 3 - New timber doors and door frames (D1 & D2) No piece of external joinery shall be installed or undertaken unless full details of that piece have been first submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such details shall be at 1:5 or 1:10 and shall include cross-sections, profiles, reveal, surrounds, materials, finish and colour. Thereafter the works shall be carried out only in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To preserve the heritage asset, its setting and its features of special architectural interest, in line with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D26. Condition 4 - Window & Door Replacement 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. Reason: To preserve the heritage asset, its setting and its features of special architectural interest, in line with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D26.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 21 docs

• 08/26/00064 Granted

  BRIDGWATER CRICKET CLUB, THE PARKS SPORTS GROUND, Durleigh Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7HR

  Erection of cricket ball stop netting, 15m high x 68m wide, to the South side of the cricket ground.

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 13/26/00020 Granted

  Marsh Farm, Marsh Lane, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2HJ

  Erection of a single detached self-build dwelling, car port, with photovoltaic panels and re-use of existing access

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 11/26/00068 Granted

  75 High Street, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1PE

  Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 11/25/00015 (Change of use of first floor from restaurant/managers accommodation to holiday let and 4no. bed house in multiple occupation (HMO).) to amend the approved plans listed in schedule A to include a dedicated rear access to first floor holiday flats.

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 03/26/00007 Granted

  Manor Farm, Bristol Road, Tarnock, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2SL

  The erection of four commercial buildings for industrial (B2), storage & distribution (B8) & light industrial (E(G)(iii)) uses

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/26/00004 Granted

  Hill House, Broadmead Lane, Edington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9JS

  Replacement of Calor gas tank and boiler with air source heat pump

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications