Planning application
The O'Bridge, Massingham Park, Taunton
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Display of 1 No. non illuminated double sided banner sign at The O'Bridge, Massingham Park, Taunton
As published by the council, reference 38/26/0229/A
Application record
- Reference
- 38/26/0229/A
- Type
- Advertisement
- Status
- Initially identified as a decision to be made by the Development Control Manager under delgated powers.
- Received
- 24 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 24 Jul 2026
- Parish
- Taunton
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Jul 2026
Received by Exmoor National Park
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11 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 18 September 2026, 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 44 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
6 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Exmoor National Park for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About advertising applications
How this application type works
Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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The O'Bridge, Massingham Park, Taunton
94% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep
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
Awaiting decision Advertising 6 docs -
The O'Bridge Brewers Fayre and Travel Inn, Massingham Park, Taunton
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 O'Bridge Brewers Fayre and Travel Inn, Massingham Park, Taunton
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 O'Bridge, Massingham Park, Taunton
92% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep
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
Awaiting decision Advertising 6 docs -
The O'Bridge, Massingham Park, Taunton
92% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep
Display of 1 No. non illuminated double sided banner sign at The O'Bridge, Massingham Park, Taunton
Awaiting decision Advertising 6 docs -
the former Brewers Fayre, Massingham Park, Taunton
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 23 docs
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11/26/00063 Granted
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38/26/0080/A Granted
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2026/1640/ADV Awaiting decision
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