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Planning applications in TA4

We hold 594 planning applications for the TA4 postcode area, 63 of them submitted in the past year. 94% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 52 days. The area is covered by West Somerset, Taunton Deane, Exmoor.

594
applications held
63
in the past year
94%
approved
52 days
median decision

Councils covering TA4

West Somerset (551)Taunton Deane (32)Exmoor (5)Mid Devon (3)Somerset (3)

Recent applications in TA4

Pending
27 Aug 20263/07/26/013
Tythe Barn Cottage, Crowcombe Road, Crowcombe, Taunton, TA4 4AQWest Somerset

Proposed conversion of garage to form granny annex

Pending
24 Aug 20263/38/26/005
Brendons, Staple Lane, West Quantoxhead, Taunton, TA4 4DEWest Somerset

Installation of roof mounted solar PV panels

Undecided
13 Aug 20263/17/26/003
The Old Rectory, Hollands Lane, Huish Champflower, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2EFWest Somerset

Application for prior notification for the erection of an agricultural building to provide secure...

Pending
13 Jul 20263/07/26/010
The Bungalow, Crowcombe Road, Crowcombe, Bishops Lydeard, TA4 4AEWest Somerset

Replacement of pantile roof with natural slate and replacement of porch

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
9 Jul 20263/38/26/003
Silver Leaves, Weacombe Road, West Quantoxhead, Williton, TA4 4EAWest Somerset

Erection of a two storey extension to the rear and conversion of loft into ancillary accommodation with installation of dormer to rear and 3 No. rooflights to the front

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
25 Jun 20263/07/26/009
Slough Cottage, Slough Lane, Crowcombe, TA4 4AZWest Somerset

Erection of conservatory style extension to the rear

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
25 Jun 20263/02/26/004
The Old Rectory, Brompton Ralph to Glebe Farm, Brompton Ralph, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2RYWest Somerset

Conversion of garage with single storey extensions to the side and rear to form ancillary accommodation

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
22 Jun 20263/39/26/008
Williton Industrial Estate, Station Road, Williton, TA4 4TBWest Somerset

Erection of 2 No. industrial units with parking and loading facility and alteration to highway access

Pending
15 Jun 20263/39/26/002
Arden Cottage, 33 Long Street, Williton, TA4 4QUWest Somerset

Various external repairs and alterations (retention of works already undertaken)

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
3 Jun 20263/12/26/001
Evan House, Hartrow Gate Cross to Willett Hill Cross, Elworthy, Bishops Lydeard, TA4 3PZWest Somerset

Erection of a single storey extension to the side

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
2 Jun 20263/30/26/003
Surridge Farm, Frogwell Cross to Skilgate, Skilgate, Dulverton, TA4 2DNWest Somerset

Various internal and external alterations (to the rear and side) of Grade II listed farmhouse

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
2 Jun 20263/30/26/002
Surridge Farm, Frogwell Cross to Skilgate, Skilgate, Dulverton, TA4 2DNWest Somerset

Various internal and external alterations (to the rear and side) of Grade II listed farmhouse

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
29 May 20263/28/26/003
Sampford House, Manor Farm Lane, Sampford Brett, Williton, TA4 4JXWest Somerset

Installation of 14 No. photovoltaic panels along the northern boundary of field

Pending
Small
Lawful Dev Certificate Existing
21 May 20263/07/26/008
Rexton Gorse, Broad Oak Hill, Crowcombe, TA4 4BPWest Somerset

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the existing change of use of land to domestic garden

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
19 May 20263/38/26/002
Staple Farm, Weacombe Road, West Quantoxhead, Williton, TA4 4EAWest Somerset

Erection of 2 No. dwellings with associated parking, garaging and landscaping

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
18 May 20263/28/26/002
Sampford House, Manor Farm Lane, Sampford Brett, TA4 4JXWest Somerset

Installation of 14 No. photovoltaic panels along the northern boundary of field

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
18 May 20263/39/26/007
5 Long Street, Williton, TA4 4QNWest Somerset

Alterations to windows and doors and insertion of 2 No. roof vents

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
11 May 20263/07/26/006
Norwick Cottage, Crowcombe Court, Crowcombe Road, Crowcombe, TA4 4ADWest Somerset

Erection of a single storey extension to the side porch and installation of roof light

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Permission
11 May 20263/31/26/013
6 Hill Street, Stogumber, TA4 3TDWest Somerset

Change of roof coverings to outbuildings, installation of gable glazing to front porch, replacement of rear door and deteriorated timber lintel on south elevation, installation of solar panels to south facing roof slope of new garage roof, installation of PIV system to dwelling, alterations to chimney to serve a wood burning stove in the dining room and internal alterations to erect a partition wall in the utility/shower room. Also, alteration to external steps to include a ramp, resurfacing of driveway with reinstatement of boundary and garden walls

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
11 May 20263/31/26/014
6 Hill Street, Stogumber, TA4 3TDWest Somerset

Change of roof coverings to outbuildings, installation of gable glazing to front porch, replacement of rear door and deteriorated timber lintel on south elevation, installation of solar panels to south facing roof slope of new garage roof, installation of PIV system to dwelling, alterations to chimney to serve a wood burning stove in the dining room and internal alterations to erect a partition wall in the utility/shower room. Also, alteration to external steps to include a ramp, resurfacing of driveway with reinstatement of boundary and garden walls

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
11 May 20263/07/26/007
Norwick Cottage, Crowcombe Court, Crowcombe Road, Crowcombe, TA4 4ADWest Somerset

Erection of a single storey extension to the side porch and installation of roof light

Pending
Small
PA CoU of agri buil. to dwellinghouse
27 Apr 2026ABD/36/26/001
Bittercombe Lodge and Deer Park, Bittescombe Lane, Upton, TA4 2QLWest Somerset

Application for prior approval for change of use of agricultural building into 1 No. dwelling house (Class C3) and for associated operational development

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
24 Apr 20263/31/26/012
Whitmore Farm, Willett Hill Cross to Thornbush Cross, Elworthy, Bishops Lydeard, TA4 3QDWest Somerset

Erection of a detached four-bay garage, open-fronted to three bays and erection of a single-storey extension to the rear of the dwelling

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
17 Apr 20263/39/26/006
Bowhayes Lodge, Smithyard Lane, Williton, TA4 4NNWest Somerset

Erection of a detached triple garage with ancillary accommodation above and construction of a boundary wall with pillars and railings to the roadside boundary

Pending
Small
Works to Trees in Con. Area inc. Felling
14 Apr 202649/26/0024/T
8 WEST STREET WIVELISCOMBE TAUNTON TA4 2JPTaunton Deane

Notification to fell two cypress trees within Wiveliscombe Conservation Area at 8 West Street, Wiveliscombe

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Permission
13 Apr 20263/31/26/011
Zinch Barn, Station Road, Stogumber, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, TA4 3TQWest Somerset

Installation of 10kw ground based solar array

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
1 Apr 20263/31/26/010
Woodcock Cottage, 5 Capton Lane, Stogumber, TA4 4LXWest Somerset

Erection of a single storey extension to the front, installation of EV charging point, creation of off street parking and alterations to access and front garden area

Withdrawn
Small
Listed Building Consent
31 Mar 20263/31/26/009
Woodcock Cottage, 5 Capton Lane, Stogumber, TA4 4LXWest Somerset

Erection of a single storey extension to the front, installation of EV charging point, relocation of bin store with new roof added, creation of off street parking and alterations to access and front garden area

Withdrawn
Small
Full Planning Permission
26 Mar 20263/07/26/003
Sunnymead, Mark Herniman Hill, Crowcombe, TA4 4AAWest Somerset

Replacement of zinc roof with tiled roof

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
17 Mar 20263/28/26/001
Clover Paddocks, Weacombe Road, West Quantoxhead, TA4 4EDWest Somerset

Erection of a stable block comprising 2 No. stables, tack room, hay store and machinery store for private equestrian use

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
17 Mar 20263/31/26/008
Apple Tree House, Sheepstealing Lane, Elworthy, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, TA4 3QFWest Somerset

Erection of single storey extension to the rear elevation

Permitted
Small
Prior Approval (Agriculture/Forestry)
16 Mar 20263/02/26/003
Chilcombe Park Farm, Gandstone Cross to Parks Lane, Brompton Ralph, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2RSWest Somerset

Erection of an extension to an agricultural storage building

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
16 Mar 20263/02/26/002
Bowdens Farm, Forches Cross to Cordings Ball, Clatworthy, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2SNWest Somerset

Conversion of an annexed outbuilding into self-contained accommodation for parents, designed to be used in conjunction with the main dwelling

Permitted
Small
Works to Trees in Con. Area inc. Felling
13 Mar 202602/26/0001/T
THE OLD FARMHOUSE COMBE FLOREY ROAD ASH PRIORS BISHOPS LYDEARD TA4 3NDTaunton Deane

Notification to fell one cherry tree and to carry out management works (crown-lift and thin) to one cherry tree within Ash Priors Conservation Area at The Old Farmhouse, Combe Florey Road, Ash Priors

Refused
Small
Variation of conditions
12 Mar 20263/36/26/001
Westcott House, Westcott Lane, Brompton Regis, Dulverton, TA4 2JJWest Somerset

Variation of Condition No's. 02, 05 & 08 of application 3/36/25/001 for relocation of window openings to suit internal layout (en suite window, landing window and laundry), removal of rooflights, alterations to ground floor footprint with frontage gable increasing the gross internal area

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Permission
12 Mar 20263/07/26/002
Browside, Flaxpool Hill, Crowcombe, TA4 4AWWest Somerset

Conversion of outbuilding into ancillary accommodation, for the main dwelling, with infill of outdoor swimming pool

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
12 Mar 20263/39/26/005
The Little House, 23 Long Street, Williton, TA4 4QNWest Somerset

Formation of driveway and car parking to the front

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
9 Mar 20263/02/26/001
Mountberry Farm, Ford Road, Brompton Ralph, TA4 2RWWest Somerset

Erection of agricultural livestock building and dung store cover

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
20 Feb 20263/31/26/007
The Manor Linneys, High Street, Stogumber, TA4 3TAWest Somerset

Installation of solar panels to roof (retention of part works already undertaken)

Permitted
Medium
Prior Approval - Part 6 - Class A - Buildings
11 Feb 2026EXM/26/050/PNA/CA
Forest Field Yard Silverdown Hill Stogumber TA4 4JFExmoor

Prior approval for proposed erection of agricultural storage building (30m x 15m).

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Permission
6 Feb 20263/31/26/006
Mallard Cottage, Escott Lane, Stogumber, TA4 4JQWest Somerset

Erection of a two storey extension to the rear and first floor extension with balcony to the side and rear

Pending
Small
PA CoU of agri buil. to dwellinghouse
5 Feb 2026ABD/39/26/001
Barn at Williton Allotments Field, Williton to Bridgwater Road, Williton, TA4 4RNWest Somerset

Application for prior approval for change of use of agricultural building into 1 No. dwelling house (Class C3) and for associated operational development

Conditions
Small
Householder
26 Jan 2026EXM/26/027/HH
Mill Cottage Rainsbury Hill Upton Dulverton TA4 2HUExmoor

Proposed demolition of attached barn and boiler room to be replaced with a new single storey extension. To create off-road parking and a new detached garage including a replacement sewage package treatment plant (PTP).

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
23 Jan 20263/07/26/001
The Old Forge, Crowcombe Road, Crowcombe, TA4 4AQWest Somerset

Replacement of first floor windows to northerly two storey wing, replacement of roof finish and remodelling of former garage, reinstatement of first floor bathroom door.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
22 Jan 202627/26/0002
2 COURT FARM HILLFARRANCE ROAD HILLFARRANCE TAUNTON TA4 1ANTaunton Deane

Erection of a 3 No. bay oak garage with upper storage floor at 2 Court Farm, Hillfarrance Road, Hillfarrance

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
12 Jan 20263/31/26/003
Oldway House, 25 Old Way, Stogumber, TA4 3SXWest Somerset

Replacement of top layer of combed wheat reed with water reed

Withdrawn
Small
Full Planning Permission
2 Jan 20263/31/26/001
Oldway House, 25 Old Way, Stogumber, TA4 3SXWest Somerset

Replacement of top layer of combed wheat reed with water reed

Withdrawn
Small
Listed Building Consent
2 Jan 20263/31/26/002
Oldway House, 25 Old Way, Stogumber, TA4 3SXWest Somerset

Replacement of top layer of combed wheat reed with water reed

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Permission
17 Dec 20253/39/25/023
10 Shutgate Meadow, Williton, Taunton, TA4 4TJWest Somerset

Erection of a single storey extension to the rear

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
17 Dec 20253/39/25/022
Williton Industrial Estate, Station Road, Williton, TA4 4TBWest Somerset

Erection of 2 No. industrial units with parking and loading facility and alteration to highway access