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3/02/26/005

Westcott Farm, Forches Cross to Brompton Ralph, Brompton Ralph, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2SF

Awaiting decision Exmoor National Park Prior Approval (Agriculture/Forestry)

Proposal

Application for prior notification of an agricultural development for improved access to agricultural land

As published by the council, reference 3/02/26/005

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 Jul 2026

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 22 Jul 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 2 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

What happens while it is decided

The process from here

This application is with Exmoor National Park for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

About prior approval applications

How this application type works

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

In Exmoor National Park

  • 17/26/00042 Granted

    Land to the North of, Silver Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27

    Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to 1No. Dwellinghouses (Class C3), and associated building operations.

    15 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • 13/26/00015 Granted

    52 East Street, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2HL

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of a single storey extension, extending 4.00m from the rear West elevation.

    13 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • 46/26/00003 Granted

    Dairy House Farm, Sutton Mallet, Bridgwater, TA7 9AT

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to 5No. Dwellinghouses (Class C3), and associated building operations.

    26 Jun 2026 Prior approval
  • 3/12/26/002 Awaiting decision

    HARTROW FARM, HARTROW GATE CROSS TO WILLETT HILL CROSS, ELWORTHY, BISHOPS LYDEARD, TAUNTON, TA4 3PZ

    Application for prior notification for the erection of an agricultural building for machinery,equipment hay and straw storage

    13 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • 11/26/00061 Granted

    29 Stoneleigh Close, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2EF

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of a single storey extension (conservatory), extending 3.35m from the rear East elevation.

    18 Jun 2026 Prior approval