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The Red Barn, Manor Farm, Thorn Lane, Thornfalcon

Granted Exmoor National Park 40/26/0001/LB Listed Building Consent: Works

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

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)

As published by the council, reference 40/26/0001/LB

Application record

Reference
40/26/0001/LB
Type
Listed Building Consent: Works
Status
Granted As published: Decision of Conditional Approval was made by the Development Control Manager under delgated powers
Decision
Granted As published: Granted subject to conditions
Received
24 Mar 2026
Validated
24 Mar 2026
Decided
8 May 2026
Parish
Thornfalcon

Site history

Applications at this address on the Exmoor National Park register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 40/26/0002/NMA Granted

    The Red Barn, Manor Farm, Thorn Lane, Thornfalcon

    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

    Decided 21 Apr 2026 Amendments

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 24 Mar 2026

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 8 May 2026

    Decision issued: Granted subject to conditions

  3. 2 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

14 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 8 May 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.

About heritage and listed building applications

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.

Nearby applications

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  • 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
  • The Coach House, Manor Farm, Thorn Lane, Thornfalcon

    40/23/0002/LB Submitted 16 Mar 2023 50 yards away

    Various internal alterations at The Coach House, Manor Farm, Thorn Lane, Thornfalcon

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 14 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
  • Manor Farm, Thorn Lane, Thornfalcon

    40/24/0004 Submitted 12 Mar 2024 150 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
  • 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

In Exmoor National Park

  • 50/26/00054 Granted

    Prospect Villa, Grants Lane, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4EA

    Replacement of existing timber doors and frames at the front and rear of the property, and replacement of an internal timber door between the boot room and utility room, with new Accoya hardwood doors manufactured by local carpenters.

    Received 14 Sep, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 55/26/00004 Granted

    Burtle Farm, Robins Lane, Burtle, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8NT

    Retrospective application for internal alterations.

    Received 29 Aug, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 50/26/00067 Granted

    Yew Tree House, High Street, Blackford, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4NN

    Alterations and repairs to house including: repairs and adaptation to front porch, re-ordering of internal layouts on first floor, installation of conservation rooflights to rear facing roof slope, removal of external rear canopy (retrospective), erection of glazed link, replacement modern door, replacement decayed window, and installation of PV panels to rear facing roof slope.

    Received 27 Aug, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 37/26/00063 Granted

    Magnolia House, Mill Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LX

    Repair of listed building, comprising: like-for-like redecoration of ground-floor walls; removal and replacement of plaster to the master bedroom wall with lime plaster and decoration to match existing finishes, including replacement timber skirting and beadings to match existing; removal and subsequent rebuilding of the timber wardrobe within the master bedroom; localised repair of the damaged ceiling using plasterboard with a lime plaster skim, retaining the existing laths; replacement of the lead parapet gutter lining, substrate and supporting timberwork; installation of associated lead flashings at the existing brick chimney and parapet, with local removal and replacement of render; and temporary removal and reinstatement of the affected roof tiles and hip sections.

    Received 18 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 29/26/00004 Granted

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

    Proposed variation of condition no. 2 to incorporate amended drawing numbers and amend condition no. 4 to read: '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."

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