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Exmoor National Park Authority
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Exmoor National Park Authority. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
8,225Searchable applications
78Recorded as pending
94%Approval rate · 7,507 approved or refused records
460Refused applications

7,047 approved · 460 refused · 522 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 23 Jul 2002 to 2 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

We haven’t verified direct planning guidance links for this authority yet. Use its official website in Council sources.

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas16 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

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  1. Application Determined - See Decision Notice6/8/12/103

    Proposed storage building (55Sqm).

    Old Stowey Bungalow, Couple Cross Wheddon Cross, Minehead, Somerset

    Received 5 Mar 2012
  2. Application Determined - See Decision Notice6/23/12/104

    Proposed installation of a log cabin for use as an overspill area for diners, small functions and meetings. Part retrospective.

    Notley Arms, Front Street, Monksilver, Taunton, Somerset

    Received 11 Sept 2012
  3. Application Determined - See Decision Notice6/10/05/101LB

    Provision of 3 illuminated interpretation panels fixed to the walls in the sub-crypt

    Dunster Castle, Dunster

    Received 24 Dec 2004
  4. Application Determined - See Decision Notice62/62/18/003

    Application under Regulation 3 of the Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992 for the proposed works to provide a footpath.

    Black Cleave Woods, Heddon Valley, Trentishoe, Barnstaple, Devon

    Received 5 Jun 2018
  5. Application Determined - See Decision NoticeHRN 20/02

    Hedgerow removal notice for the proposed removal of one 4 metre section of hedgerow.

    Hedgerow at the southern boundary of Luckbarrow Reservoir, West Luccombe, Minehead, TA24 8HX

    Received 21 Dec 2020
  6. Application Determined - See Decision Notice6/23/05/102

    Single storey extension and alterations to triangular skylight

    Wayside, Monksilver, Taunton

    Received 8 Sept 2005
  7. Application Determined - See Decision NoticeEXM/26/051/PNA/CA

    Prior notification for the proposed erection of agricultural barn (13.8m x 9m).

    Sherdon Higher Sherdon Sandyway South Molton EX36 3LU

    Received 23 Feb 2026
  8. Application Determined - See Decision Notice6/3/06/114

    Proposed workshop

    The Old Post Office, Brompton Regis

    Received 6 Jul 2006
  9. Application Determined - See Decision Notice6/29/14/105LB

    Listed Building Consent to create a new doorway between dining room and kitchen.

    Selworthy Cottage, Selworthy, Minehead, Somerset

    Received 1 Jul 2014
  10. Application Determined - See Decision Notice62/19/22/004

    Proposed Loft Conversion to include new staircase to the rear.

    TORCLIFF, LESTER POINT, COMBE MARTIN, ILFRACOMBE, EX34 0DL

    Received 11 Oct 2022
  11. Application Determined - See Decision Notice6/43/10/103

    Proposed construction of a new wood enclosure for a wood fired boiler and timber storage. Amendments to approved application 6/43/09/102.

    Orchard View, Wootton Courtenay, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8RA

    Received 18 Mar 2010
  12. Application Determined - See Decision Notice62/41/11/025

    Proposed installation of an air source heat pump. (Retrospective).

    The Old Chapel, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6AR

    Received 15 Aug 2011
  13. Application Determined - See Decision NoticeGDO 25/12

    Proposed erection of agricultural building for storage of machinery, equipment, straw and fodder (36m x 25m).

    Greenlands, Exford, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7NU

    Received 20 Oct 2025
  14. Application Withdrawn62/11/13/007

    Proposed building to house a biomass boiler, woodchip store and domestic store. As per amended plans 09.10.13.

    Church Cottage, Countisbury, Lynton, Devon

    Received 28 Aug 2013
  15. Application Determined - See Decision Notice62/43/04/005

    Change of use from self catering accommodation to hotel and owner's flat

    Heddon's Gate Hotel, Martinhoe

    Received 18 Oct 2004
  16. Application Determined - See Decision Notice62/11/24/006

    Conversion of existing barn for ancillary use to farmhouse to a Holiday Let. (Retrospective)

    SWALLOWS REST, COUNTISBURY, LYNTON, EX35 6NF

    Received 21 Mar 2024
  17. Application Determined - See Decision Notice6/41/08/101

    Conversion of two storey part linked outbuilding to form dining room, construction of hallway.

    Park Steep, Sandrocks Lane, Rodhuish, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6QW

    Received 3 Oct 2008
  18. Application Determined - See Decision Notice6/27/18/115

    Proposed change of use of existing guest house/hotel (C1) into residential dwelling (C3).

    Oaks Hotel, Dunster Steep, Porlock, Somerset

    Received 6 Sept 2018
  19. Application Determined - See Decision NoticeGDO 25/05

    Prior approval for repairs to 1no. existing shed and erection of 1no. new barn.

    HEDDON HALL, PARRACOMBE, BARNSTAPLE, EX31 4QL

    Received 30 Apr 2025
  20. Application Determined - See Decision Notice6/14/05/103

    Alterations and additions in association with conversion of cottages to a single dwelling

    Honeymead Cottages, Simonsbath, Minehead

    Received 4 Jul 2005
  21. Application Determined - See Decision Notice6/27/03/113

    Retention of boundary fence (1.2m high) and trellis (0.3m high) to road frontage. (Retrospective)

    No 1 The Meadows, Porlock, Minehead

    Received 7 May 2003
  22. Application Determined - See Decision Notice6/10/21/113DC

    Discharge of Condition 3 (methodology for photographic recording) of approved application 6/10/21/106LB.

    10, HIGH STREET, DUNSTER, MINEHEAD, TA24 6SG

    Received 15 Mar 2021
  23. Refused62/41/19/024

    Proposed first floor terrace area with balustrade.

    5a Queen Street, Lynton, EX35 6AA

    Received 3 Jul 2019
  24. Application Determined - See Decision Notice62/41/20/015

    Non Material Amendment - Full - to approved application 62/41/18/014 (Proposed demolition of part of southern element of the hotel together with erection of replacement single storey extension for owners accommodation) to replace central window in the east elevation with double doors, together with, the installation of a single roof light.

    Lyn Valley Hotel, 1 Riverside Road, Lynmouth, Devon, EX35 6EH

    Received 9 Jun 2020

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Exmoor National Park Authority, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

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