4 Chapel Cottages, Gorpit Lane to Chapel Cottages, Stolford, Stogursey, TA5 1TW

1. 18 May 2026

   Received by Somerset

2. 4 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 13 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Awaiting decision

   Previously Registered.

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 July 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Somerset took a median of 43 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Somerset for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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

• Land off Whitewick Lane, Stolford, TA5 1TW

  ABD/32/21/001 Submitted 4 Jan 2021 0m away

  Prior approval for change of use of agricultural building to 3 No. dwelling houses (Class C3) and for associated operational development (resubmission of ABD/32/20/002)

  Granted Outline 14 docs
  Several homes

• Marshgrass, Gorpit Lane, Stolford, Stogursey, Bridgwater, TA5 1TW

  3/32/26/015 Submitted 21 Aug 2026 0m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

  Insertion of single roof light on the south elevation

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer 10 docs

• The Barn, Stolford, TA5 1TW

  3/32/20/023 Submitted 10 Nov 2020 0m away

  Variation of Condition No. 02 (approved plans) of application 3/32/19/032 to raise the ridge height by 1000mm

  Granted Amendments Roofing 8 docs

• Marshgrass, Gorpit Lane, Stolford, Stogursey, Bridgwater, TA5 1TW

  3/32/26/015 Submitted 21 Aug 2026 0m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

  Insertion of single roof light on the south elevation

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer 10 docs

• The Barn, Gorpit Lane, Stogursey, TA5 1TW

  3/32/23/009 Submitted 9 May 2023 0m away

  Replacement and enlargement of redundant agricultural building for tourism accommodation

  Refused Full applications 34 docs

• The Barn, Stolford, TA5 1TW

  3/32/20/023 Submitted 10 Nov 2020 0m away

  Variation of Condition No. 02 (approved plans) of application 3/32/19/032 to raise the ridge height by 1000mm

  Granted Amendments Roofing 8 docs

• 24/26/00013 Granted

  Sunnydale, Lake House Lane, East Brent, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4HN

  Erection of a two storey extension to the south elevation.

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 37/26/00064 Granted

  Land to the West of Taunton Road, and North of, Stockmoor Drove, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6

  Erection of 2No. residental dwellings & garaging

  27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 08/26/00065 Granted

  2 Binford Place, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3NJ

  Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch

  17 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 14/26/00008 Granted

  Brambles, Little Leaze Lane, Catcott, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9HJ

  Erection of a garage.

  17 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 11/26/00070 Granted

  83 High Street, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1PE

  Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch.

  16 Jul 2026 Full applications