Planning application
31/25/0012
Taunton Gateway Park and Ride, Ilminster Road, Ruishton
Proposal
Change of use of part of the park and ride, for a temporary period of 5 No. years, for the purposes of Hinkley Point C construction workforce car parking and associated bus parking with a temporary welfare building at Taunton Gateway Park and Ride, Ilminster Road, Ruishton (retention of works already undertaken)
As published by the council, reference 31/25/0012
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Nov 2025
Received by Somerset
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8 Dec 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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13 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Granted subject to conditions
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27 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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