Planning applications in Exmoor National Park, January 2026

3 Castle Rise Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7ND

Replacement of 1 door and 3 windows to front elevation and 1 door and 3 windows to rear elevation as a result of being at the end of their serviceable life/beyond economic repair from timber units to uPVC

The Bishops Palace Market Place Wells Somerset BA5 2PD

Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan) on planning consent 2025/0810/FUL (Removal & replacement of footbridge over the moat, with new wider pedestrian bridge).

14 Martock Road Long Sutton Langport Somerset TA10 9JS

S73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) to allow series of minor design amendments to the approved scheme, primarily involving a reduction in scale, simplification of the roof form, removal of the second floor, and detachment of the garage in relation to planning approval 22/02059/FUL, (description amended by application 26/00251/NMA) for proposed new dwelling and double garage

Glenhaven Thickthorn Lane Ashill Ilminster Somerset TA19 9LR

Proposed demolition of a single storey dwelling and proposed replacement two storey dwellinghouse, detached double garage and plant room - Self Build

Land At Gold Well Farm Yeovil Road Crewkerne Somerset

Discharge of condition No.22 (foul water drainage) of planning application 20/03708/OUT

Rodmore Farm Rodmore Road Evercreech Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6DW

Request for Screening Opinion: The installation and operation of a ground mounted solar farm with all associated works, equipment and infrastructure.

Bridge Farm West Lane To Millford Lane Alhampton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6PY

Variation of condition 2 (Plans List) relating to planning permission 2023/0442/HSE for (Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of 2 storey extension and garage).

2 Selwood Crescent Frome Somerset BA11 2HX

Single storey extension and new pitched roof to existing garage

Milford Junior School Glenthorne Avenue Yeovil Somerset BA21 4PG

An application to extend planning permission 22/03153/FUL to site a whole new school on the playing fields to the rear of Milford Junior School

Vicars Hall Vicars Close Wells Somerset

New internal glazed lobby & matwell to an existing main entrance door, to the north-west end of Chapter Room

Yeo Hill Farm, Churchinford Road, Churchstanton

Notification to remove 33 No. metres of hedgerow at Yeo Hill Farm, Churchinford Road, Churchstanton

REAR OF, 47-49 Eastover, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5AW

Installation of 8No. air conditioning condenser units to the West elevation of the rear of the building (Retrospective).

17 Wallbridge Gardens Frome Somerset BA11 1RJ

Approval of details reserved by conditions 7 (Contaminated Land - Verification Report) on planning consent 2022/1723/FUL (Erection of 1no. dwellinghouse).

127 Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4AX

Change of use from 6 Person HMO (Class C4) to a 9 Person HMO (Sui Generis HMO)

Escott Farm, Escott Lane, Stogumber

Conversion of former stable into 1 No. dwelling with erection of a garage unit and diversion of watercourse

Lukes Close, Wellington

T008 English Oak tree: Crown reduce height by up to 4m radially and reduce crown spread by 2m. Reason: Significant decay present in stem base presenting a higher risk of stem failure with a full crown. Carrying out a crown reduction will mitigate risk for stem failure in high winds at Lukes Close, Wellington

The Old Co-operative Bath Road Oakhill Radstock Somerset BA3 5AH

Application for prior approval to change the use of a building from an A1 Class (Shop) to 3no. C3 Class (dwellinghouses).

Beechbarrow Barn Haydon Drove Haydon Wells Somerset

Application for a proposed lawful development certificate for: works have commenced on 2023/0610/VRC (Change of use from agricultural to equestrian and conversion of barn to mixed use of equestrian and residential Use C3).

PLOT 1100, Bridgwater Gateway Development, Land off, Compass Avenue, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA6

Erection of 1No. internally illuminated monolith advertisement sign.

Land At 380959 151475 Warminster Road Roundabout To Standerwick Cross Beckington Frome Somerset

Hybrid Planning application comprising: FULL Planning permission for Fuel filling station with associated retail shop, drive thru unit and EV charging hub, along with all associated works and access. OUTLINE Planning permission to provide a drive thru unit with associated car parking with all matters reserved except access

The Bell Inn 13 Frome Road Rode Frome Somerset BA11 6PW

Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (External walling materials), 4 (Tree protection), 11 (Lighting design for bats) on planning consent consent 2022/2374/FUL

Land to the North of, Mark Road, Walrow, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9

Change of use from agricultural land to dog walking & recreational use.

Land OS 3426 Hadspen Estate Bratton Seymour Wincanton Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7NG

Erection of new ecosphere structure to house a succulent plant collection together with related services and visitor facilities, as an extension to the existing visitor attraction at The Newt in Somerset; associated access, landscape and drainage works, including temporary construction access from Cary Edge Lane

2 COURT FARM HILLFARRANCE ROAD HILLFARRANCE TAUNTON TA4 1AN

Erection of a 3 No. bay oak garage with upper storage floor at 2 Court Farm, Hillfarrance Road, Hillfarrance

Higher Dairy House Allowenshay Hinton St George Somerset TA17 8TB

Removal of modern chimney stack

Fairmile Barton Road Butleigh Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8TH

Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Existing and Proposed Levels), 4 (Tree Protection Plan), 5 (Provision of Bat Box), 8 (Materials) and 11 (External Lighting) on planning consent 2024/1835/FUL (Demolition of existing dwelling and rebuild 1No. new dwelling).

Land off Hopcott Road, Minehead

Upgrades to telecoms lattice tower including mast increase from 25m to 30m, replacement of 6 No. antenna, removal of 2 No. cabinets, reserve of 1 No. cabinet, installation of 1 No. cabinet and ancillary upgrades thereto

37 North Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3PW

Change of use from 6No. bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) to 8No. bedroom HMO with internal ground floor alterations.

27 Grove Avenue Yeovil Somerset BA20 2BD

Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. T1 - Large cedar tree at front of property next to the road, Crown raise over neighbour's property, remove lowest hanging branch back to secondary point - raise to approximately 4m. Thin branches over street light to achieve crown raise of approximately 4.8m.

Car Park at The Old Courthouse, Jaycroft Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8

Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed. The proposal consists of operational works to the existing town council car park, including: • Formation of a new vehicular entrance onto Mendip Way. • Installation of new boundary fencing and a new access gate at the revised entrance point. • Resurfacing of the existing car park with tarmacadam, including preparatory works to level and consolidate the surface. • Minor associated works required to integrate the new entrance with the existing internal layout and ensure safe vehicle movements within the site.

1 Bowood Road, Taunton

Conversion of detached garage into ancillary accommodation at 1 Bowood Road, Taunton

67 Westland Road Yeovil Somerset BA20 2AY

Single storey rear extension to existing two storey house

Eagles House, Bishops Hull Road, Bishops Hull

T1 Holm oak. Remove 2 low basal stems near to ground level arising from the trunk base. Branches encroaching over the footway. Reason: To allow pedestrian clearance and to mitigate any risk of failure over the footway and neighbours garden at Eagles House, Bishops Hull Road, Bishops Hull

19 Oaklands, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3BS

Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed change from domestic use (residential dwelling - Use Class C3) to a domestic use receiving 24 hour care by resident staff - three residents and two carers (Use Class C3(b))

1 Rook Lane Frome Somerset BA11 1DF

T1 - Field Maple - Fell

Wick Dairy Farm Wick Langport Somerset TA10 0NW

Discharge of Conditions No. 3 (Materials) and No. 10 (Protected Species) of Planning Application 24/00827/FUL.

Bow House Hurst Martock Somerset TA12 6JU

Erection of new outbuilding to form garden shed, garden room and open covered area, and the rebuilding of the existing west boundary wall

1 Springfield Norton St Philip Frome Somerset BA2 7NR

Application for a non-material amendment to permission 2018/1851/HSE for the addition of two new windows.

Land To The South of, Ashdale, Northwick Road, Mark, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4PG

Proposal: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use of agricultural building to 1No.dwellinghouses (Class C3) with associated operational development.

Fields east of St Audries Bay Holiday Club, West Quantoxhead

Formation of trodden grass track and rope bridge from St Audries: Holiday Club to the coast/beach (approximately 230m east)

Holiday Resort Unity, Coast Road, Berrow, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2QY

Request for EIA Screening Opinion for Change of Use from golf course to caravan park with the installation of up to 160No. static holiday caravans, plus ancillary infrastructure including creation of hardstanding bases, laying of service/utility corridors, vehicular roadways, car parking, pedestrian/cycle paths and landscaping, with access from the existing holiday park, with a new roadway entering from the SW corner of the proposed development site off Richard's Way.

Flat 8 Clevelands, St Michaels Road, Minehead, TA24 5RZ

T1 Strawberry Tree, reduce to 10ft stumps as signs of uprooting. T2 Strawberry tree, remove stem towards building on southeast side, T3 Holm oak, reduce branches over roof on southwest side by 1-1.5m to clear roof. T4 Willow, Remove large branch rubbing central main stem. Shorten on south side by 50%. T5 Sweet chestnut, cut 25mm diameter branches to give 1.5m clearance from BT lines.

Langham House Rode Hill Rode Frome Somerset BA11 6PS

T1-3 - Cherry. T4 - Hazel - Fell to ground level as roots damaging property with replacement planting of hedging.

9 Drake Road Wells Somerset BA5 3JX

Erection of side extension, and alterations to existing dwelling.

Land South Of Fairbanks Coalpit Lane Stoke St Michael Radstock Somerset

Application to discharge conditions 14 (Wildlife Protection and Enhancement Scheme), 18 (Disposal of Foul Drainage), 22 (Contamination Investigation and Risk Assessment) and 23 (Remediation Scheme) on planning consent 2020/0580/OTS (Outline planning application for the residential development of up to 47 dwellings, public open space, ecological mitigation land, landscaping and associated works with access from Coalpit Lane (all other matters reserved)).

Grass Verges along Gardenhurst and, The Grove, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8

Fell 1No. Beech (T19) (TPO Ref T5) due to significant Meripilus giganteus colonisation. Crown reduce 1No. Sycamore (T18) (TPO Ref T6) by 1-2m to suitable reduction point (with finishing dimensions of approx. height of 15m and spread of 8m), following neighbouring tree removal. Repollard 1No. Plane (T1) (TPO Ref A3) to previous reduction points, removing epicormic and stem growth to 4m and install non-invasive static brace. Crown lift 1No. Oak (T2) (TPO Ref A3) to 4m over garden and 5.4m over road by removal of secondary growth, reduce extended branch over garden by 3m, remove deadwood (upper central stem and at 10m to west) and remove Ivy throughout. Crown lift/removal of stem growth to 4m 1No. Beech (T3) (TPO Ref A3), crown reduce declining central stem by 3-4m and remove ivy throughout and self-seeded oak at base. Crown lift 1No. Beech (T4) (TPO Ref A3) to 4m, over path and garden, crown reduce declining central stem by 4-5m and remove basal epicormic and stem growth to 3m. Crown lift 1No. Horse Chestnut (T5) (TPO Ref A3) to 4m, removing extended low limb over garden and deadwood.

18 Tamar Avenue, Taunton

Replacement of window with a bay window to the front of 18 Tamar Avenue, Taunton

Hapsford Stables Hapsford Farm Elm Lane To Hapsford Hill Great Elm Frome Somerset BA11 3NW

Removal of condition 6 (The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly working, or last working, on the Hapsford Farm Estate, or a widow or widower of such a person, and to any resident dependants) relating to planning variation 2025/1704/VRC for (Application to vary condition 2 (Plans List)) of planning approval 2024/2302/FUL (Demolition of existing estate dwelling (The Cottage) and erection of 1 No. replacement custom-build dwelling, access track and associated works) to revise design.).

Clatworthy E 303094 N 131775

Notification to remove 6m of hedgerow and replace with 15ft gate

Church Of St Andrew New Street Mells Frome Somerset BA11 3PW

G1 - Oak - Crown lift up to 4m. T2-4 - Yew - Crown lift up to 3.5m & prune up to 3m. T5 - Yew - Crown lift up to 3.5m and prune up to 3m.