2 Church Square, Taunton

This site has had 4 applications since 2004: 0 approved, 2 refused.

• 38/25/0035 Awaiting decision

  2 Church Square, Taunton

  Installation of solar PV panels to roof slope with installation of battery storage and inverter to ground floor lobby at 2 Church Square, Taunton

  Submitted 29 Jan 2025 Full applications
• 38/04/0513/A Refused

  2 CHURCH SQUARE, TAUNTON.

  RETENTION OF HALO LIT NIGHT CLUB SIGN "AURA" AT 2 CHURCH SQUARE, TAUNTON.

  Decided 17 Dec 2004 Advertising
• 38/04/0512/LB Refused

  2 CHURCH SQUARE, TAUNTON.

  RETENTION OF 37 CM X 188 CM NIGHT CLUB SIGN "AURA" ON FRONT ELEVATION OF 2 CHURCH SQUARE, TAUNTON.

  Decided 17 Dec 2004 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 29 Jan 2025

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 31 Jan 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 March 2025, 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 48 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 heritage and listed building applications in a median of 64 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 2 Church Square, Taunton

  38/25/0035 Submitted 29 Jan 2025 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~28 Mar

  Installation of solar PV panels to roof slope with installation of battery storage and inverter to ground floor lobby at 2 Church Square, Taunton

  Awaiting decision Full applications 18 docs

• Taunton Minster, Church Square, Taunton

  38/26/0195 Submitted 19 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~24 Aug

  Installation of bike stands at Taunton Minster, Church Square, Taunton

  Awaiting decision Full applications 9 docs

• 8 Hammet Street, Taunton

  38/26/0155/LB Submitted 14 May 2026 50 yards away

  Various external and internal alterations to provide a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) at 8 Hammet Street, Taunton

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 45 docs

• 8 Hammet Street, Taunton

  38/26/0154 Submitted 14 May 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use of building from offices (Class E) to a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) with various external and internal alterations at 8 Hammet Street, Taunton

  Granted Full applications 62 docs

• The Vicarage, Whirligig Lane, Taunton

  38/26/0181/LB Submitted 4 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Repairs to the north wall of churchyard at The Vicarage, Whirligig Lane, Taunton

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs

• The Vicarage, Church Square, Taunton

  38/19/0353/T Submitted 16 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  Notification to fell three holly trees and to carry out management works to two holly trees and one yew tree within St. Mary's and St. James Conservation Area at The Vicarage, Church Square, Taunton

  Granted Trees 4 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