HINKLEY POINT B, HINKLEY POINT ROAD, STOGURSEY, BRIDGWATER, TA5 1UD

1. 23 Mar 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 18 May 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Exmoor National Park took a median of 45 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Exmoor National Park for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Exmoor National Park decided less common application types in a median of 18 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

This application sits outside the common categories, and the council record linked on this page sets out the specific procedure that applies. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Hinkley Point B Power Station TA5 1UD

  SCC/4137/2025/SCR Submitted 28 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening opinion in connection with the construction and operation of a Decommissioning Waste Processing Facility at Hinkley Point B Power Station site.

  Granted Outline 3 docs

• Hinkley Point B, Hinkley Point Road, Stogursey, TA5 1UD

  3/32/26/013 Submitted 5 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed works to adapt and renew the effluent management system at the Hinkley Point B (HPB) Nuclear Power Station to allow for the cooling water pumps to be stopped

  Granted Lawful development 9 docs

• Hinkley Point B, Hinkley Point Road, Stogursey, TA5 1UD

  3/32/23/022 Submitted 19 Oct 2023 50 yards away

  Erection of building for lagging store and erection of building for metal working workshop

  Granted Full applications 20 docs

• Hinkley Point B, Hinkley Point Road, Stogursey, TA5 1UD

  3/32/25/030 Submitted 27 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Installation of a bolt-on modular building (2.7m x 5m portacabin) to the left side elevation of the Front of House structure (as viewed from the car park) with installation of foundation pads, relocation of an external air conditioning unit by approximately 1 metre; internal reconfiguration to create a self-contained office for the new Access Control, reinforcement of the current floor to accommodate the weight of security cabinets and installation of additional internal security cameras

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• Hinkley Point B, Hinkley Point Road, Stogursey, TA5 1UD

  3/32/20/013 Submitted 11 Aug 2020 50 yards away

  Application for prior notification of proposed demolition of buildings within the Nuclear Licenced Boundary of Hinkley Point B Power Station

  Granted Prior approval Demolition 10 docs

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

  3/32/17/005/NMA Submitted 25 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  Application For Non-Material Amendment pursuant to Planning Permission 3/32/17/005 for the construction and operation of a Waste Encapsulation Plant

  Granted Amendments

• 34/26/00006 Granted

  Land to the North of Main Road, and South West of, Langmead Lane, Middlezoy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for the erection of 2no. 18m x 9.3m steel framed buildings for agricultural use.

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Other
• 03/26/00009 Granted

  Flanders, Kingsway, Tarnock, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2SF

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for the erection of a 36.57m x 12.2m steel frame agricultural storage building for storage of animal fodder and agricultural machinery part on site of outbuilding (to be demolished).

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Other
• 26/02197/AGN Awaiting decision

  The Spinney Langport Road Fivehead Taunton Somerset TA3 6PT

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

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Other
• 2026/1583/AGB Granted

  Home Mead Farm Bunns Lane Witham Friary Frome Somerset BA11 5ES

  Application for prior notification of agricultural development for a proposed building for the storage of straw, hay and some farm implements

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Other
• 33/26/00014 Decided

  Plaish Farm, Kingsway, Mark, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4NU

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for the formation of a 300m2 reinforced concrete yard.

  Received 31 Aug, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Other