26/00040/FUL

1. 8 Jan 2026

   Received by Somerset

2. 12 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Application Permitted with Conditions

4. 27 Jul 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 26/00040/FUL Granted

  Estate Service Building The Newt In Somerset Hadspen Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7NG

  External alterations to south-west elevation of existing Estate Service Building to replace ground floor roller shutters with glazing and a central glazed door, with timber cladding panel above

  8 Jan 2026 0m away Full applications
• 26/00156/FUL Awaiting decision

  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

  22 Jan 2026 406m away Full applications
• 26/00156/FUL Awaiting decision

  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

  22 Jan 2026 406m away Full applications

• 2025/2296/FUL Granted

  Land Centred Coordinates 378054 148285 Windsor Crescent Frome Somerset

  Erection of self build single storey detached 3 bedroom dwelling

  24 Dec 2025 Full applications
• 38/25/0430 Granted

  Unit L2 Crown Industrial Estate, Venture Way, Taunton

  Installation of VRV external condenser and motorcycle candidate signing booth with temporary PAU accommodation for the duration of the project at Unit L2 Crown Industrial Estate, Venture Way, Taunton

  15 Dec 2025 Full applications
• 25/02815/FUL Granted

  Land Adjacent Orchard Cottage Hare Lane Buckland St Mary Chard Somerset TA20 3JS

  Change of use of agricultural barn to residential dwelling.

  24 Nov 2025 Full applications
• 25/02992/FUL Granted

  Land North Of Snowdrop Cottage Union Drove Huish Episcopi Langport Somerset

  Proposed self-build dwelling and detached garage.

  15 Dec 2025 Full applications
• 2025/2244/FUL Granted

  Land Centred Coordinates 378964 148636 Clink Road Frome Somerset

  Erection of two storey self-build dwelling & detached garage.

  12 Dec 2025 Full applications