Land at, Polden View, Maunsel Road, North Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7

1. 10 Feb 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 21 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Refuse Planning Permission

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Turners Farm, Coxhill, North Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0BT

  37/26/00008 Submitted 30 Jan 2026 173m away

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to 2No. Dwellinghouses (Class C3), and associated building operations.

  Granted Prior approval 11 docs
  Several homes

• Flowers Patch, Maunsel Road, North Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0BP

  37/24/00075 Submitted 31 Jul 2024 238m away

  Erection of first floor extension to existing detached garage.

  Granted Full applications Extension 19 docs

• Land to the West of, Maunsel Road, North Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7

  37/25/00101 Submitted 16 Feb 2026 280m away

  Installation of a 30MWac ground mounted photovoltaic solar farm and associated infrastructure to include the erection of radio communication tower, control building, medium voltage Station, CCTV cameras poles, and placement of a storage container.

  Granted Full applications 325 docs

• Westland, Maunsel Road, North Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0BP

  37/25/00065 Submitted 1 Sep 2025 302m away

  Proposed single storey rear extension and remodelling of patio.

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Dunns Barn, Maunsel Road, North Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0BW

  37/25/00062 Submitted 28 Aug 2025 326m away

  Erection of a single storey extension to the front elevation and associated works to fenestration

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 11 docs
  Small domestic

• One Tree Farm, Tuckerton Lane, North Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0BA

  37/24/00064 Submitted 18 Sep 2024 389m away

  Formation of horse arena/manege.

  Withdrawn Full applications 29 docs

• 34/26/00002 Granted

  SPA, WINDMILL RETREAT, Main Road, Middlezoy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0PD

  Outline application with all matters reserved, for the erection of 1No. self-build dwelling to be used as an on-site manager's dwelling.

  18 Aug 2026 Outline
• 2026/1299/PAA Refused

  Hedges Farm Middle Brooks Street Somerset BA16 0TT

  Prior Approval for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 2no. dwellinghouses (Class C3).

  9 Jul 2026 Outline
• 26/02061/P3MA Awaiting decision

  9 High Street Stoke Sub Hamdon Somerset TA14 6PP

  Prior Approval for change of use from commercial, business and service use (Class E) to 1 No. dwellinghouse(s) (Class C3)

  31 Aug 2026 Outline
• 42/26/00011 Granted

  Land To The East Of, Rockfield House, Puriton Hill, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7

  Outline application with all matters reserved, for the erection of up to 2 self-build dwellings.

  14 Jul 2026 Outline
• SCC/4161/2026/SCR Granted

  Hornsey Bridge Water Recycling Centre Chilton Cantelo Yeovil BA22 8BE

  Request for screening opinion relating to proposals to install additional treatment facilities and a new potable water main at Hornsey Bridge Water Recycling Centre (WRC)

  11 Aug 2026 Outline