Planning application
38/26/0056/LPW
18 George Street, Taunton
Proposal
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed change of use of 1 No. dwelling into a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) for 6 No. residents at 18 George Street, Taunton
As published by the council, reference 38/26/0056/LPW
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Feb 2026
Received by Exmoor National Park
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23 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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7 May 2026
Decision issued: Permitted
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2 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About lawful development applications
How this application type works
A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.
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