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Planning applications in TA23

We hold 43 planning applications for the TA23 postcode area, 27 of them submitted in the past year. 100% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 50 days. The area is covered by West Somerset, Exmoor.

43
applications held
27
in the past year
100%
approved
50 days
median decision

Councils covering TA23

West Somerset (30)Exmoor (13)

Recent applications in TA23

Pending
Small
Lawful Proposed (Web)
8 Jul 20263/37/26/008
18A St Decumans Road, Watchet, TA23 0ATWest Somerset

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed conversion of loft and installation of dormer to rear to create ancillary accommodation

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
26 Jun 2026EXM/26/150/FULL
Newcombe Farm Luxborough Watchet TA23 0SNExmoor

Proposed construction of agricultural building and associated works (Phase 2)

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
26 Jun 2026EXM/26/149/FULL
Newcombe Farm Luxborough Watchet TA23 0SNExmoor

Proposed construction of agricultural building, demolition of existing building, alteration to existing building and associated works (Phase 1)

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
16 Jun 20263/26/26/010
7 Quarry Road, Old Cleeve, Watchet, TA23 0NRWest Somerset

Erection of two storey extensions to the side and rear

Pending
15 Jun 20263/37/26/006
18A St Decumans Road, Watchet, TA23 0ATWest Somerset

Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey extension to the rear, installation of...

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
3 Jun 20263/37/26/007
Churchfields, 53 Brendon Road, Watchet, TA23 0AUWest Somerset

Erection of a first floor extension to the rear, balcony to the rear and rear access door

Pending
Small
Householder
19 May 2026EXM/26/120/HH
Woodside, Roadwater Road, Roadwater, Watchet, TA23 0RGExmoor

Proposed retention of a timber garden store and raised decked area.

Pending
Small
Non Material Amendment
7 May 2026NMA/39/26/001
Land Adjacent to the Gas Substation, Smithyard Lane, Williton, Watchet, TA23 0NAWest Somerset

Application for a Non-Material Amendment to application 3/39/25/024 in relation to inconsistencies in the wording of conditions on the decision notice

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition
9 Apr 2026EXM/26/094/DOC
Oatway House Tackers Street Roadwater Watchet TA23 0QYExmoor

Discharge of condition 3 (Written Scheme of Investigation) of approved application 6/26/25/012LB

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
7 Apr 20263/26/26/007
Huish Cottage, Huish Lane, Old Cleeve, Watchet, TA23 0PAWest Somerset

Erection of a single storey extension to the rear

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
24 Mar 20263/37/26/004
14 Doniford Road, Watchet, TA23 0DEWest Somerset

Erection of single storey side extension

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
17 Mar 20263/06/26/002
Higher Beverton Farm, Brown Lane, Huish Champflower, Wiveliscombe, TA23 0LPWest Somerset

Demolition of agricultural barns and erection of 4 No. dwellings and associated landscaping (to replace granted Class Q prior application ABD/06/24/001)

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
4 Mar 20263/37/26/003
2 Atlantic Villas, Cleeve Hill, Watchet, TA23 0JPWest Somerset

Erection of detached garage and workshop

Conditions
Small
Listed Building Consent
23 Feb 2026EXM/26/064/LBC
Roadwater House Roadwater Road Roadwater Watchet TA23 0RGExmoor

Listed building consent for the proposed removal of existing render and replace with lime render along with the installation of 6no. replacement first floor windows.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
12 Feb 20263/37/26/002
Nine Elms, Wristland Road, Watchet, TA23 0DWWest Somerset

Demolition of bungalow and erection of 6 No. dwellings and associated works to include access, parking, gardens and landscaping

Permitted
Small
Prior Notification Agricultural - Class A
9 Feb 2026EXM/26/048/PNA/CA
Lower Ley Luxborough Watchet TA23 0SUExmoor

Prior notification for the proposed erection of agricultural building (21.3m x 13.2m)

Permitted
Small
Tree Preservation Order - works related
30 Jan 2026T/37/26/001
Rangoon House, Rangoon Road, Watchet, TA23 0TSWest Somerset

Reduce height of sycamore to approx. 7 metres. Thin, and reduce crown by approximately 3 metres in all directions. Reason: to avoid any branches contacting nearby overhead power line and reduce length of branches over Doniford Road. (TPO Ref T/3/86 T13)

Permitted
Small
Variation of conditions
29 Jan 20263/26/26/001
Rock Cottage, Torre to White Horse Pub, Old Cleeve, Watchet, TA23 0LAWest Somerset

Variation of Condition No. 02 (approved plans) of application 3/26/25/017 to provide a first floor within the rear and side extension with two dormers on the front elevation

Withdrawn
Small
Full Planning Permission
28 Jan 20263/37/26/001
8 Mill Street Bakery, Mill Street, Watchet, TA23 0FAWest Somerset

Replacement of windows and doors

Permitted
Small
Discharge of Condition
26 Jan 2026EXM/26/022/DOC
Hunters Rest Roadwater Road Roadwater Watchet TA23 0RFExmoor

Discharge of conditions 5 (Written Scheme of InvestigationI) & 6 (Results analysis) of approved application 6/26/25/004

Withdrawn
Small
Non Material Amendment
26 Jan 2026NMA/26/26/001
Rock Cottage, Torre to White Horse Pub, Old Cleeve, TA23 0LAWest Somerset

Application for a Non-Material Amendment to application 3/26/25/017 for the insertion of 2 No. dormers to the front to enable a first floor element

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
21 Jan 2026EXM/26/018/FULL
Butchers Farm Luxborough Watchet TA23 0SRExmoor

Proposed conversion of barn to form 2no. dwellings, part removal of steel framed barn together with installation of photovoltaic scheme on an adjacent barn roof.

Pending
Medium
DCO requirements major
10 Dec 2025RM/39/25/001
Washford Park and Ride Land, Crossways Industrial Estate, Washford Hill, WillitonWest Somerset

Application to partial discharge planning requirement WP4 Landscape Works in relation to Hinkley Point C (Nuclear Generation Company) Statutory Order 2013 made 18th March 2013

Permitted
Small
Non Material Amendment
10 Nov 2025NMA/39/25/002
Land Adjacent to the Gas Substation, Smithtard Lane, Watched TA23 0NAWest Somerset

Application for a Non-Material Amendment to application 3/39/24/021 to amendment Condition No. 06 from a pre-commencement condition to a compliance condition

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Permission
23 Oct 20253/37/25/012
H M Coastguard, The Esplanade, Watchet, TA23 0AHWest Somerset

Replacement of the roof, windows, rainwater goods, and external render to improve weatherproofing and address damp issues with various internal alterations and up grading of heating system

Permitted
Small
Discharge of Condition
15 Oct 20256/26/25/010DC
LITTLE STAMBOROUGH, ROADWATER, WATCHET, TA23 0RWExmoor

Discharge of Condition 2 (Bird boxes) & Condition 3 (Bat boxes) of approved application 6/26/25/006

Permitted
Small
Discharge of Condition
8 Oct 20256/20/25/005DC
ROSE BANK HOUSE, LUXBOROUGH, WATCHET, TA23 0SRExmoor

Discharge of condition 5 (Written Scheme of Investigation) & Condition 6 (Written Scheme of Investigation) of approved application 6/20/25/002

Permitted
Small
Variation of conditions
22 Aug 20253/37/25/010
Flat, 53-55 Liddymore Road, Watchet, TA23 0DSWest Somerset

Variation of Condition No's. 02 (approved plans), 03, (removal of window, now on front elevation with secured glass), and 04 (to remove access to flat roof area and therefore privacy glazing no longer required) of application 3/37/23/034

Withdrawn
Small
Non Material Amendment
25 Jul 2025NMA/37/25/002
53-55 Liddymore Road, Watchet, TA23 0DSWest Somerset

Application for a Non-Material Amendment to application 3/37/23/034 to reduce balcony and relocate, alterations to parking facilities, pitched roof omitted and flat roof incorporated and removal of integrated balcony velux

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
14 Apr 20256/26/25/003
ROADWATER METHODIST CHURCH, ROADWATER, WATCHET, TA23 0QYExmoor

Proposed conversion of existing church into a single affordable residential unit (amended description).

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Permission
11 Dec 20243/37/24/013
10 Kingsland, Watchet, TA23 0UEWest Somerset

Erection of bin storage units

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Permission
21 Aug 20243/37/24/010
7 Admirals Close, Watchet, TA23 0QDWest Somerset

Erection of single storey extension to front elevation

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Permission
29 Apr 20243/39/24/003
1 Tripps Cottage, Doniford Road, Williton, Watchet, TA23 0TPWest Somerset

Erection of larger replacement porch

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Permission
4 Nov 20233/37/23/030
48 Doniford Road, Watchet, TA23 0TGWest Somerset

Erection of two-storey extension with internal alterations and extension of parking area

Permitted
Small
Tree Works in Conservation Area
6 Oct 2023T/37/23/012
1 West Street, Watchet, TA23 0BGWest Somerset

Notification to fell two fir trees within Watchet Conservation Area

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Permission
4 Oct 20233/37/23/028
22 Flowerdale Road, Watchet, TA23 0DXWest Somerset

Erection of rear single storey extension

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Permission
3 Oct 20233/26/23/011
Washford Post Office and Stores, Station Road, Washford, TA23 0PJWest Somerset

Change of use of living room to post office and shop, reinstating main entrance door, and alterations to side garage door

Withdrawn
Small
Full Planning Permission
20 Jul 20233/26/23/007
Honeysuckle Cottage, 1 White Horse Cottages, Old Cleeve, Watchet, TA23 0JZWest Somerset

Erection of first floor extension over existing single storey extension

Permitted
Small
GDO - Telecomms
20 Jul 2023GDO 23/08
Barn At Higher Gelonscott Farm, Mount Lane, Roadwater, Somerset, Ta23 0qy (E: 303019 & N: 138504)Exmoor

Prior notification for the proposed removal of existing steelwork and apparatus, relocation of 2 no. dishes and 6 no. antennas on support poles along with installation of 6 no. poles, 3 no. antennas and other ancillary apparatus and equipment.

Conditions
Small
Householder
26 Apr 20236/35/23/002
THE OLD RECTORY, TREBOROUGH, WATCHET, TA23 0QWExmoor

Single storey extension and alterations to the existing ancillary annexe

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Permission
29 Mar 20233/26/23/004
6 Belle Vue, Washford, Old Cleeve, TA23 0NPWest Somerset

Erection of 1 No. dwelling with associated works

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Permission
27 Feb 20233/37/23/010
Belmont, 51 Brendon Road, Watchet, TA23 0AXWest Somerset

Demolition of concrete greenhouse bases and erection of 1 No. dormer bungalow with associated landscaping and parking

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Permission
25 Jan 20233/37/23/006
23 Brendon Road, Watchet, TA23 0AUWest Somerset

Erection of 1 No. bungalow