Planning application
38/25/0185
The Octagon Salesrooms, East Reach Taunton
Proposal
Erection of a single storey extension to the front, single storey extension to the side and construction of a first floor to the rear with various internal and external alterations at The Octagon Salesrooms, East Reach Taunton
As published by the council, reference 38/25/0185
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 May 2025
Received by Exmoor National Park
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22 Sep 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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2 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
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