Hinkley Point A- Encapsulation Plant Nr Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1YA

1. 25 Oct 2019

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 6 Nov 2019

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 16 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 6 November 2019, 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.

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• Revetment, Hinkley Point A Site, Stogursey, TA5 1YA

  3/32/22/008 Submitted 24 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  Structural alterations to a revetment to include reprofiling of the bank

  Granted Full applications 22 docs

• Hinkley Point C - Connection Project Hinkley Point Road Stogursey Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1YA

  SCC/3877/2021 Submitted 22 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  Details to satisfy Requirement 24 (1) - Scheme of marking The Project comprises the following elements: - Construction of a 57km 400kV electricity transmission connection between Bridgwater in Somerset and Seabank, near Avonmouth, comprising: Installation of a 400kV overhead line (OHL). Installation of 400kV underground cables. - Modifications to existing OHLs at Hinkley Point, Somerset. - Construction of three 400kV Cable Sealing End (CSE) compounds along the route of the connection. - Construction of a 400/132kV substation at Sandford, North Somerset. - Extension of the existing 400kV substation at Seabank. - The removal of existing 132kV OHLs and the construction of replacement 132kV OHLs and 132kV underground cables. - Extensions/modifications to existing 132kV substations at Churchill, Portishead, Avonmouth and Seabank. - Associated works, for example, temporary access roads, highway works temporary construction compounds, scaffolds, work sites and ancillary works.

  Withdrawn Conditions Extension 5 docs

• Hinkley Point A, Hinkley Point Road, Stogursey, TA5 1YA

  3/32/23/007 Submitted 18 Apr 2023 50 yards away

  Installation of a ventilation discharge stack to the concrete box loading facility (Building 124) with associated concrete slab, shield wall and crash barrier

  Granted Other 2 docs

• Hinkley C Connection Project Hinkley Point Road Stogursey Bridgwater TA5 1YA

  SCC/3696/2020 Submitted 26 Feb 2020 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~22 Apr

  The Project comprises the following elements: - Construction of a 57km 400kV electricity transmission connection between Bridgwater in Somerset and Seabank, near Avonmouth, comprising: Installation of a 400kV overhead line (OHL). Installation of 400kV underground cables. - Modifications to existing OHLs at Hinkley Point, Somerset. - Construction of three 400kV Cable Sealing End (CSE) compounds along the route of the connection. - Construction of a 400/132kV substation at Sandford, North Somerset. - Extension of the existing 400kV substation at Seabank. - The removal of existing 132kV OHLs and the construction of replacement 132kV OHLs and 132kV underground cables. - Extensions/modifications to existing 132kV substations at Churchill, Portishead, Avonmouth and Seabank. - Associated works, for example, temporary access roads, highway works temporary construction compounds, scaffolds, work sites and ancillary works.

  Awaiting decision Conditions Extension 9 docs

• Hinkley C Connection Project Hinkley Point Road Stogursey Bridgwater TA5 1YA

  SCC/3699/2020 Submitted 10 Mar 2020 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~5 May

  The Project comprises the following elements: - Construction of a 57km 400kV electricity transmission connection between Bridgwater in Somerset and Seabank, near Avonmouth, comprising: Installation of a 400kV overhead line (OHL). Installation of 400kV underground cables. - Modifications to existing OHLs at Hinkley Point, Somerset. - Construction of three 400kV Cable Sealing End (CSE) compounds along the route of the connection. - Construction of a 400/132kV substation at Sandford, North Somerset. - Extension of the existing 400kV substation at Seabank. - The removal of existing 132kV OHLs and the construction of replacement 132kV OHLs and 132kV underground cables. - Extensions/modifications to existing 132kV substations at Churchill, Portishead, Avonmouth and Seabank. - Associated works, for example, temporary access roads, highway works temporary construction compounds, scaffolds, work sites and ancillary works.

  Awaiting decision Conditions Extension 4 docs

• Hinkley Point C - Connection Project Hinkley Point Road Stogursey Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1YA

  SCC/3871/2021 Submitted 31 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  National Grid Hinkley Point C - connection Project The National Grid (Hinkley Point C Connection Project) Order 2016 (as amended) Planning Inspectorate Reference Number: EN020001 Discharge of Requirement 26 – Traffic Incident Management Plan for Stage 7.2 of the authorised development The Project comprises the following elements: - Construction of a 57km 400kV electricity transmission connection between Bridgwater in Somerset and Seabank, near Avonmouth, comprising: Installation of a 400kV overhead line (OHL). Installation of 400kV underground cables. - Modifications to existing OHLs at Hinkley Point, Somerset. - Construction of three 400kV Cable Sealing End (CSE) compounds along the route of the connection. - Construction of a 400/132kV substation at Sandford, North Somerset. - Extension of the existing 400kV substation at Seabank. - The removal of existing 132kV OHLs and the construction of replacement 132kV OHLs and 132kV underground cables. - Extensions/modifications to existing 132kV substations at Churchill, Portishead, Avonmouth and Seabank. - Associated works, for example, temporary access roads, highway works temporary construction compounds, scaffolds, work sites and ancillary works.

  Withdrawn Conditions Extension 4 docs

• 2026/1636/VRC Granted

  St Marys Cottage St Marys Lane Pilton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4BD

  Variation/Removal of condition 3 (Sample Panel Walling) and condition 4 (Joinery Details) of planning permission 2020/2519/LBC (Removal of existing outbuilding & erection of single strorey extension on East elevation, installation of dormer window on south elevation and internal alterations)

  Received 25 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 2026/1637/VRC Granted

  St Marys Cottage St Marys Lane Pilton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4BD

  Variation/Removal of condition 3 (Sample Panel Walling) and condition 4 (Joinery Details) of planning permission 2021/0833/LBC (Minor amendment to north entrance door being infilled under 2020/2519/LBC to include a window.)

  Received 25 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 26/02380/NMA Awaiting decision

  Chalice House Brook Lane Barton St David Somerton Somerset TA11 6DH

  Non Material Amendment to approved application 26/00258/HOU - Reduction in Size of Proposed Garage

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Amendments
• 2026/1301/VRC Granted

  72 Main Street Walton Street Somerset BA16 9QF

  Variation of condition 3 (Details of the design and method of construction of the vehicular access and internal road) on consent 2024/0298/FUL (External alterations to 72, 72A & 72B (retaining 72 as an existing dwelling & the amalgamation of 72A & 72B), removal of existing mobile home & erection of 2no. new dwellings (Units 1 & 4), provision of parking & turning, alterations to existing access).

  Received 9 Jul, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 26/00167/S73 Granted

  14 Martock Road Long Sutton Langport Somerset TA10 9JS

  S73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) to allow series of minor design amendments to the approved scheme, primarily involving a reduction in scale, simplification of the roof form, removal of the second floor, and detachment of the garage in relation to planning approval 22/02059/FUL, (description amended by application 26/00251/NMA) for proposed new dwelling and double garage

  Received 23 Jan, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Amendments