The Octagon, Middle Street, Taunton

1. 26 Jun 2023

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 3 Jul 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 16 Jul 2025

   Decision issued: Permitted

4. 12 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 16 July 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.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Somerset Probation Service, 11 Canon Street, Taunton

  38/24/0340/CMA Submitted 4 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a change of use and conversion from commercial, business and service use (Class E) into 5 No. dwellings (Class C3) at Somerset Probation Service, 11 Canon Street, Taunton

  Granted 11 docs
  Several homes

• 46 St James Street, Taunton

  38/26/0197/NMA Submitted 25 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  Application for a Non Material Amendment to application 38/05/0323 to consolidate drawings approved into a list of approved drawings at 46 St James Street, Taunton

  Granted Amendments 23 docs

• 46 St James Street, Taunton

  38/26/0246 Submitted 5 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~30 Sep

  Variation of condition No. 01 (approved plans) of application 38/26/0197/NMA (in relation to 38/05/0323) to reflect proposed amendments at 46 St James Street, Taunton

  Awaiting decision Amendments 18 docs

• Melville House, 12 Middle Street, Taunton

  38/26/0215/LB Submitted 7 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  Change of use of office building with partial loft conversion to create 6 No. residential flats at Melville House, 12 Middle Street, Taunton

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling Loft or dormer 21 docs

• Melville House, 12 Middle Street, Taunton

  38/26/0214 Submitted 7 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  Change of use of office building with partial loft conversion to create 6 No. residential flats at Melville House, 12 Middle Street, Taunton

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Loft or dormer 24 docs

• The Vicarage, Whirligig Lane, Taunton

  38/26/0143/T Submitted 1 May 2026 100 yards away

  Notification to carry out management works (height reductions by 2 to 3 metres) to a group of hedgerow trees, willow, yew, lime and elder, within St. Mary and St. James Conservation Area at The Vicarage, Whirligig Lane, Taunton

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 50/26/00054 Granted

  Prospect Villa, Grants Lane, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4EA

  Replacement of existing timber doors and frames at the front and rear of the property, and replacement of an internal timber door between the boot room and utility room, with new Accoya hardwood doors manufactured by local carpenters.

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 55/26/00004 Granted

  Burtle Farm, Robins Lane, Burtle, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8NT

  Retrospective application for internal alterations.

  Received 29 Aug, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 50/26/00067 Granted

  Yew Tree House, High Street, Blackford, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4NN

  Alterations and repairs to house including: repairs and adaptation to front porch, re-ordering of internal layouts on first floor, installation of conservation rooflights to rear facing roof slope, removal of external rear canopy (retrospective), erection of glazed link, replacement modern door, replacement decayed window, and installation of PV panels to rear facing roof slope.

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 37/26/00063 Granted

  Magnolia House, Mill Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LX

  Repair of listed building, comprising: like-for-like redecoration of ground-floor walls; removal and replacement of plaster to the master bedroom wall with lime plaster and decoration to match existing finishes, including replacement timber skirting and beadings to match existing; removal and subsequent rebuilding of the timber wardrobe within the master bedroom; localised repair of the damaged ceiling using plasterboard with a lime plaster skim, retaining the existing laths; replacement of the lead parapet gutter lining, substrate and supporting timberwork; installation of associated lead flashings at the existing brick chimney and parapet, with local removal and replacement of render; and temporary removal and reinstatement of the affected roof tiles and hip sections.

  Received 18 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 29/26/00004 Granted

  Gardeners Cottage, Halswell Park, Goathurst, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DH

  Proposed variation of condition no. 2 to incorporate amended drawing numbers and amend condition no. 4 to read: 'No window or door shall be replaced until full details have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such details shall include a method statement, a detailed schedule of the work, including a schedule of materials and finishes, and drawings to show the details of the existing windows and the replacement. Photographic documentation of the existing condition of each window shall also be provided. The window works shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved details and shall thereafter be retained in that form."

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings