The Coach House, Manor Farm, Thorn Lane, Thornfalcon

1. 16 Mar 2023

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 21 Mar 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 May 2023

   Decision issued: Granted subject to conditions

4. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 15 May 2023, 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.

• The Red Barn, Manor Farm, Thorn Lane, Thornfalcon

  40/26/0001/LB Submitted 24 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use from agricultural to a mixed residential (holiday let on first floor) and events and training space (Use Class Sui generis) on the ground floor with access, parking and associated works at The Red Barn, Manor Farm, Thorn Lane, Thornfalcon (amended scheme to 40/25/0004LB)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs

• The Red Barn, Manor Farm, Thorn Lane, Thornfalcon

  40/26/0002/NMA Submitted 24 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Application for a Non Material Amendment to application 40/25/0003 for removal of first floor windows on the south elevation, internal floor plan changes at ground and first floor level and addition of flue on southern elevation at The Red Barn, Manor Farm, Thorn Lane, Thornfalcon

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 8 docs

• Manor Farm, Thorn Lane, Thornfalcon

  40/24/0004 Submitted 12 Mar 2024 100 yards away

  Change of use of lambing barn and associated land into 1 No. holiday let accommodation with formation of pedestrian footway on land north of Manor Farm, Thorn Lane, Thornfalcon

  Granted Full applications 36 docs

• Manor Farm, Thorn Lane, Thornfalcon

  40/24/0002 Submitted 22 Feb 2024 150 yards away

  Change of use of land to residential for holiday let with siting of 1 No. shepherds hut, formation of access track, parking area and associated works at Manor Farm, Thorn Lane, Thornfalcon

  Granted Full applications 29 docs

• New House Farm, Thorn Lane, Thornfalcon

  40/22/0001 Submitted 11 Oct 2022 450 yards away

  Demolition of buildings and erection of 1 No. detached dwelling with associated landscaping works at New House Farm, Thorn Lane, Thornfalcon

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Demolition 40 docs
  Domestic

• 29/26/00004 Granted

  Gardeners Cottage, Halswell Park, Goathurst, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DH

  Proposed varied CONDITION TEXT: Condition 3 - New timber doors and door frames (D1 & D2) No piece of external joinery shall be installed or undertaken unless full details of that piece have been first submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such details shall be at 1:5 or 1:10 and shall include cross-sections, profiles, reveal, surrounds, materials, finish and colour. Thereafter the works shall be carried out only in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To preserve the heritage asset, its setting and its features of special architectural interest, in line with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D26. Condition 4 - Window & Door Replacement No window or door shall be replaced until full details have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such details shall include a method statement, a detailed schedule of the work, including a schedule of materials and finishes, and drawings to show the details of the existing windows and the replacement. Photographic documentation of the existing condition of each window shall also be provided. The window works shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved details and shall thereafter be retained in that form. Reason: To preserve the heritage asset, its setting and its features of special architectural interest, in line with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D26.

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 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