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Stanacre Stables, Hill Lane, Bicknoller, TA4 4EF

Granted Exmoor National Park 3/01/25/011 Prior Approval (Agriculture/Forestry)

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

Proposal

Application for prior notification for the erection of an agricultural storage building

As published by the council, reference 3/01/25/011

Application record

Reference
3/01/25/011
Type
Prior Approval (Agriculture/Forestry)
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Prior approval not required
Received
2 Dec 2025
Validated
2 Dec 2025
Decided
16 Dec 2025
Ward
Dunster
Parish
Bicknoller
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
TA4 4EF

Site history

Applications at this address on the Exmoor National Park register

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 3/01/24/005 Granted

    Stanacre Stables, Hill Lane, Bicknoller, TA4 4EF

    Change of use of 2 No. stables to residential with erection of single storey extensions to the east and south elevations and change of use of land to residential garden (retention of part works already undertaken)

    Decided 24 Sep 2024 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 2 Dec 2025

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 16 Dec 2025

    Decision issued: Prior approval not required

  3. 27 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

7 documents on file for this application

  • CASE OFFICERS REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Other · 16 Dec 2025
  • DECISION Decision · 16 Dec 2025
  • AG LAND PLAN Drawing · 09 Dec 2025
  • PHOTO Drawing · 09 Dec 2025
  • LOCATION PLAN Drawing · 02 Dec 2025
  • APPLICATION FORM Application Form · 02 Dec 2025
  • ATTACHMENT SUMMARY Other · 02 Dec 2025

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What this grant of permission means

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 16 December 2025, 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 prior approval applications

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Stanacre Stables, Hill Lane, Bicknoller, TA4 4EF

    3/01/24/005 Submitted 20 Aug 2024 50 yards away

    Change of use of 2 No. stables to residential with erection of single storey extensions to the east and south elevations and change of use of land to residential garden (retention of part works already undertaken)

    Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs
    Small domestic
  • Orchard Cottage, 2 Honey Row Lane, Bicknoller, TA4 4EE

    3/01/24/001 Submitted 8 Feb 2024 250 yards away

    Replacement of dwelling with associated works

    Granted Full applications 26 docs
    Domestic
  • The Brambles, 3 Church Lane, Bicknoller, Taunton, TA4 4EW

    3/01/24/004 Submitted 27 Jun 2024 350 yards away

    Erection of side extension, rear extension and a loft conversion with a replacement roof, two dormer windows and a balcony

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 21 docs
  • Combe Cottage, 6 Dashwoods Lane, Bicknoller, TA4 4EQ

    3/01/24/007 Submitted 20 Aug 2024 350 yards away

    Erection of rear infill extension, removal of chimney on the north-west extension, installation of new and replacement windows and doors to the north-west and south-west elevations, installation of rooflights to the outshot roof and internal works and reconfigurations

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer +1 36 docs
  • Combe Cottage, 6 Dashwoods Lane, Bicknoller, TA4 4EQ

    3/01/24/006 Submitted 20 Aug 2024 350 yards away

    Erection of rear infill extension, modifications to existing fabric including additional rooflights and thermal improvements, installation of solar panels on the garage roof, and associated external alterations

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 44 docs
  • Higher Eastern Close, 24 Trendle Lane, Bicknoller, Williton, Taunton, TA4 4EG

    3/01/24/002 Submitted 29 Mar 2024 0.3 miles away

    Extension of dormer on the rear elevation, alterations to rear roof with formation of balcony and repositioned rooflights on the front elevation

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 20 docs

In Exmoor National Park

  • 50/26/00074 Granted

    Walls Farm, Stoughton Road, West Stoughton, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4PP

    Change of use of the building to 1 No. residential dwelling, along with the installation of windows, doors and services

    Received 25 Sep, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Prior approval
  • 03/26/00006 Granted

    Long Acre, Quarrylands Lane, Badgworth, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2QX

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to 7No. Dwellinghouses (Class C3), and associated building operations.

    Received 5 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Prior approval
  • 17/26/00060 Granted

    Penstone, The Lippiatt, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3QT

    Change of use of a working farm to allow it to be also used for Alternative Learning Provision for young people aged 8-25 years of age.

    Received 23 Sep, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Prior approval
  • 03/26/00008 Granted

    Long Acre, Quarrylands Lane, Badgworth, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2QX

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of 500 square meters of Barn 1 and 500 square meters of Barn 2 (Total of 1000 square meters in total) into a flexible commercial space.

    Received 21 Aug, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 3/30/26/004 Granted

    Land adjacent to Surridge Farm, lane between Skilgate and Frogwell Cross, Skilgate, TA4 2DQ

    Application for prior notification for the erection of a steel cover extension to agricultural building

    Received 14 Sep, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Prior approval