Brent Knoll Village Hall, Brent Street, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EH

1. 25 Jan 2023

   Received by Somerset

2. 22 Feb 2023

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Approved

3. 4 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• Brent Knoll Village Hall, Brent Street, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EH

  07/23/00001 Submitted 25 Jan 2023 0m away

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed installation of 14no. Solar PV equipment 5.74kw on the roof slope.

  Granted Prior approval 6 docs

• Public Conveniences Adjacent Brent Knoll Parish Hall, Brent Street, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EH

  07/24/00014 Submitted 26 Aug 2024 22m away

  Variation of Conditions 2 & 3 of Planning Permission 07/22/00023 (Erection of community shop and public toilets on the site of the existing public conveniences (to be demolished), with the removal of the temporary shop unit.) to amend the approved drawings listed in schedule A and to approve the lighting design for bats.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 9 docs

• 90 Brent Street, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EH

  07/26/00013 Submitted 26 Aug 2026 46m away

  Crown reduce 2No. Monterey Cypress (T1 & T2) (TPO Ref T1 and T2) by 1.5m - 2m leaving the tree approx. final height and spread of 20m and reduce back from chimneys to leave a 2.5m clearance. Crown reduce 1No. Acacia (T3) (TPO Ref T1) by 1.5m leaving the tree approx. final height and spread of 12m.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 90 Brent Street, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EH

  07/26/00013 Submitted 26 Aug 2026 46m away

  Crown reduce 2No. Monterey Cypress (T1 & T2) (TPO Ref T1 and T2) by 1.5m - 2m leaving the tree approx. final height and spread of 20m and reduce back from chimneys to leave a 2.5m clearance. Crown reduce 1No. Acacia (T3) (TPO Ref T1) by 1.5m leaving the tree approx. final height and spread of 12m.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 6 The Willows, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EJ

  07/23/00008 Submitted 17 Mar 2023 52m away

  Re-pollard Weeping Willow (TPO Ref T9) back to previous pruning points.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 3 The Willows, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EJ

  07/24/00013 Submitted 5 Aug 2024 70m away

  Fell 1No. Ash (T1) (TPO Ref T1)

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 03/26/00006 Granted

  Long Acre, Quarrylands Lane, Badgworth, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2QX

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to 7No. Dwellinghouses (Class C3), and associated building operations.

  5 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 08/26/00076 Granted

  11 Risemoor Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LB

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of a single storey extension, extending 5.00m from the rear (SW) elevation.

  10 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 09/26/00013 Granted

  Units 3b 4 And 5, Express Park, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4RN

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed installation of other Solar Photovoltaics (PV) equipment on the roofs of non-domestic buildings.

  6 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 17/26/00042 Granted

  Land to the North of, Silver Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27

  Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to 1No. Dwellinghouses (Class C3), and associated building operations.

  15 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 3/02/26/005 Granted

  Westcott Farm, Forches Cross to Brompton Ralph, Brompton Ralph, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2SF

  Application for prior notification of an agricultural development for improved access to agricultural land

  16 Jul 2026 Prior approval