formerly known as White Cottage, The Hatcheries, Monkton Heathfield

1. 20 May 2022

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 25 May 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 31 May 2023

   Decision issued: Granted subject to conditions

4. 28 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 31 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.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Heathfield Park, Coker Close, Bathpool

  48/26/0007 Submitted 23 Feb 2026 150 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~23 Apr

  Erection of care home (use Class C2) with car parking, landscaping and associated works at Heathfield Park, Coker Close, Bathpool

  Awaiting decision Full applications 63 docs

• 64 ROYS PLACE BATHPOOL TAUNTON TA2 8AX

  48/26/0011/LPW Submitted 30 Mar 2026 200 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed change of use of 1 No. residential dwelling into a childrens care home for upto 2 child residents at 64 Roys Place, Bathpool

  Granted Lawful development 11 docs
  Domestic

• 45 FARRIERS GREEN MONKTON HEATHFIELD TAUNTON TA2 8PP

  48/04/0028 Submitted 24 Apr 2004 300 yards away

  ERECTION OF CONSERVATORY AT 45 FARRIERS GREEN, MONKTON HEATHFIELD.

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs

• Birds Farmhouse, Dyers Lane, Monkton Heathfield

  48/25/0066 Submitted 1 Dec 2025 400 yards away

  Erection of a timber outbuilding at Birds Farmhouse, Dyers Lane, Monkton Heathfield

  Refused Full applications 17 docs

• Birds Farmhouse, Dyers Lane, Monkton Heathfield

  48/26/0006 Submitted 19 Feb 2026 400 yards away

  Erection of outbuilding in the garden of Birds Farmhouse, Dyers Lane, Monkton Heathfield

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• The Old Cider Press, Dyers Lane, Monkton Heathfield

  48/24/0021 Submitted 24 Apr 2024 400 yards away

  Change of use of building from residential to a nail and beauty salon (Sui Generis) at The Old Cider Press, Dyers Lane, Monkton Heathfield

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• 36/26/00008 Granted

  Land to the West of, Harry Prowse Close, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, TA5

  Erection of 3no.self build dwellings.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Outline
• 26/01854/PAMB Granted

  Agricultural Building Land At Highway Ash Martock Somerset TA12 6NT

  Prior Approval for the change of use of an agricultural building and land within the curtilage to form No 1 Class C3 dwellinghouse with associated building operations reasonable and necessary to convert the building.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Outline
• 2026/1517/PAA Granted

  Land Centred Coordinates 357297 140728 Tanyard Lane Pilton Shepton Mallet Somerset

  Prior Approval for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 8no. dwellinghouses (Class C3).

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Outline
• 26/00844/OUT Granted

  Somerton Playing Fields Gassons Lane Somerton Somerset TA11 6HS

  Outline Application with all matters reserved for the comprehensive redevelopment of the existing recreational facilities on site to include the construction of a new sports pavilion, relocation of the existing tennis club and courts, construction of the new storage barn and a new sports/activity clubhouse, a new children's playground and the reconfiguration and expansion of on-site parking.

  Received 14 Apr, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Outline
• 26/01970/PIP Refused

  Paddock Adjoining The Flying Fish Windmill Hill Ashill Ilminster Somerset TA19 9NX

  Permission in principle for the erection of a minimum of 2 dwellings and a maximum of 2 dwellings

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Outline