Masonic Hall, The Crescent, Taunton.

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 38/25/0372 Granted

  Masonic Hall, The Crescent, Taunton.

  Demolition of link structure to rear, erection of two storey rear extension for lift and stairs, single storey rear extension, Â Â erection of entrance canopy and new doors to front elevation and associated internal alterations at Masonic Hall, The Crescent, Taunton.

  Decided 24 Apr 2026 Full applications

1. 3 Nov 2025

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 5 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Granted subject to conditions

4. 27 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 24 April 2026, 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.

• Masonic Hall, The Crescent, Taunton.

  38/25/0372 Submitted 3 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Demolition of link structure to rear, erection of two storey rear extension for lift and stairs, single storey rear extension, Â Â erection of entrance canopy and new doors to front elevation and associated internal alterations at Masonic Hall, The Crescent, Taunton.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 26 docs
  Small domestic

• 21 The Crescent, Taunton

  38/24/0237/LB Submitted 8 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Various external alterations at 21 The Crescent, Taunton

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs

• door and window openings and various external alterations to Block C, County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton

  38/25/0212 Submitted 17 Jun 2025 100 yards away

  Erection of extension to provide stair and lift core, erection of bin store and substation, provision of door and window openings and various external alterations to Block C, County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 53 docs

• Block C, County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton

  38/25/0214/CMA Submitted 17 Jun 2025 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 71 No. dwellings (Class C3) at Block C, County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton

  Withdrawn 29 docs
  Major scheme

• Block C, County Hall, Taunton

  38/25/0388 Submitted 19 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~21 Jan

  Change of use from offices into 111 No. apartments, for key workers, and associated works at Block C, County Hall, Taunton

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 128 docs
  Major scheme

• Baker House, 42 High Street, Taunton

  38/25/0393/CMA Submitted 20 Nov 2025 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 2 No. dwellings (Class C3) at Baker House, 42 High Street, Taunton

  Granted 23 docs
  Several homes

• 54/26/00007 Granted

  8 Church Street, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8DP

  The proposal is to replace nine windows

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 08/24/00156 Granted

  41 St Mary Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3EQ

  Full Planning Application for the proposed change of use and conversion of existing Grade II listed building to provide 136 sq.m of café (use class E) and 13 no. short stay open market studio apartments (use class C3). Demolition of existing outbuildings and construction of 19 no. new build short stay open market studio apartments (use class C3) and associated external works.

  Received 2 Dec, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 29/26/00007 Granted

  HALSWELL HOUSE, Halswell Park, Goathurst, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DH

  Alterations to the attached east garden wall of the Mansion House and East Range and east yard area of Halswell House. Proposal to work with the existing modern wall opening, with adjustment of the wall height and materials, to provide required external circulation between the buildings. Proposal is based on pre-application response from Historic England to option appraisal.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 29/26/00006 Granted

  HALSWELL HOUSE, Halswell Park, Goathurst, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DH

  Alterations to the steps within the Courtyard, repairs to Manor Cellar steps and provision of new oak boarded door to the Manor Cellar.

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 37/26/00049 Granted

  Ferrydown House, 43 Fore Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6PY

  Proposed Re-roofing and Re-rendering Works

  Received 25 Jun, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings