Howards Taunton, Priorswood Road, Taunton

1. 29 Apr 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 1 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Granted subject to conditions

4. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 9 June 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.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Marshalsea House, Venture Way, Taunton

  08/23/0002 Submitted 26 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  A re-submission of 08/20/0022 Replacement of industrial building for Class B2, B8, Ed, Eg (ii) and Eg (iii) usage at Marshalsea House, Venture Way, Taunton

  Granted Full applications 44 docs

• Howards Car Dealership, Priorswood Road, Taunton

  38/21/0304/A Submitted 14 Jul 2021 200 yards away

  Display of 2 No. internally illuminated fascia signs, 1 No. internally illuminated wall panel sign, 1 No. internally illuminated pylon sign and internal signage at Howards Car Dealership, Priorswood Road, Taunton

  Split decision Advertising 16 docs

• The O'Bridge, Massingham Park, Taunton

  38/26/0228/A Submitted 24 Jul 2026 250 yards away

  Display of 1 No. Internally Illuminated Totem Sign, 1 No. Internally Illuminated Keystone Pole Sign, 3 No. non illuminated Accessible Parking Signs and 1 No. non illuminated Give Way Sign at The O'Bridge, Massingham Park, Taunton

  Granted Advertising 12 docs

• The O'Bridge, Massingham Park, Taunton

  38/26/0229/A Submitted 24 Jul 2026 250 yards away

  Display of 1 No. non illuminated double sided banner sign at The O'Bridge, Massingham Park, Taunton

  Refused Advertising 9 docs

• The O'Bridge Brewers Fayre and Travel Inn, Massingham Park, Taunton

  38/26/0082 Submitted 6 Mar 2026 250 yards away

  Various alterations to building including alterations to elevations, replacement HVAC and associated works at The O'Bridge Brewers Fayre and Travel Inn, Massingham Park, Taunton

  Granted Full applications 103 docs

• the former Brewers Fayre, Massingham Park, Taunton

  38/26/0138/A Submitted 24 Apr 2026 250 yards away

  Display of 2 No. banner signs, 4 No. DOT signs and 1 No. internally illuminated pole sign at the former Brewers Fayre, Massingham Park, Taunton

  Withdrawn Advertising 24 docs

• 50/26/00076 Granted

  Westovers, West End, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4BA

  Crown reduce 1No. Field Maple (T1) by 2.5m all round. Crown reduce 1No. Magnolia (T2) by 1.5m all round.

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Trees
• 15/26/00009 Granted

  Selworthy House, Copsewood Lane, Stone Allerton, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2NS

  Remove 1No. Crab Apple (T1) and 1No. Magnolia (T2) due to the structure of the wall.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Trees
• 08/26/00095 Granted

  19 Northfield, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7EZ

  Whole crown reduction of 1No. Walnut (T1), removing 1.5m - 2m of growth to suitable growth points leaving the tree approx. final height and spread of 8.5m.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees
• 08/26/00096 Granted

  68 Friarn Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LJ

  Reduce the overall height of 1No. Lime (T1) by approx. 2-3m and reduce the lateral spread by 1-2m all round to provide clearance from the adjacent garage and manage its size in relation to the limited space available leaving the tree approx. final height of 3m and approx. final lateral spread of 2-3m.

  Received 9 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• 17/26/00062 Granted

  29 Round Oak Grove, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3BW

  Crown reduce 1No. Oak (T1) (TPO Ref T1) on one side previously reduced back to previous pruning points.

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees