Change of pub to dwelling at Bay Tree, South Street, Castle Cary
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by South Somerset South on 15 Sept 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought consent to change the public house and existing first-floor accommodation into one two-storey dwellinghouse.
“Application Details Application Reference Numbers: 26/01383/LBC Application Types: LBC Extension of Time: Agreed-11/09/2026 Description: Proposed change of use of public house to form one dwelling house. Change of use to incorporate the existing first floor residential accommodation as one two-storey dwelling house.”
Officer report
The site and surroundings
The Bay Tree is a Grade II listed building within the Castle Cary Conservation Area and a historic streetscape with designated heritage assets.
“The application site comprises The Bay Tree, a Grade II Listed Building situated on South Street, Castle Cary. The property lies within the Castle Cary Conservation Area and forms part of a historic streetscape characterised by a number of designated heritage assets.”
“No extensions, alterations to the roof, replacement windows or doors, or significant internal alterations are proposed. The proposal is therefore limited to a change of use and associated minor works which would not materially affect the historic fabric, appearance or character of the building. Listed Building Consent is required only for these minor works.”
Officer report
The recommendation
Consent was recommended because the proposal involved no significant external or internal works, would retain the building’s historic character and would preserve its heritage significance.
“The proposal does not involve extensions, alterations to the building's external appearance, replacement windows or doors, roof alterations, or any significant internal works affecting the historic fabric.”
“The submitted plans demonstrate that the historic form, layout and character of the listed building would be retained and that no features of special architectural or historic interest would be harmed.”
Officer report
Consultation responses
The parish council supported the proposal, the Conservation Officer raised no objection, and no neighbouring or other representations were received.
“The Conservation Officer raises no objection and advises that the proposal would result in no harm to the significance of the Grade II Listed Building. These comments have been given significant weight in the assessment of the application.”
Officer report
The committee’s decision
The committee unanimously granted Listed Building Consent subject to the report’s conditions and delegated authority for permitted condition changes.
“That Listed Building Consent for the proposed change of use of public house to form one dwelling house. Change of use to incorporate the existing first floor residential accommodation as one two-storey dwelling house at Bay Tree, South Street, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7ET, be GRANTED subject to the conditions set out in the committee report; And that authority be delegated to the Chief Planning Officer, in consultation with the Chair (or Vice-Chair) of the Planning…”
Minutes
Sources
- South Somerset South minutes, 15 September 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of South Somerset's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Committee
- South Somerset South
- Council
- South Somerset
- Date
- Tuesday 15 September 2026
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Vote
- Unanimous
- Minutes
- The council's minutes
- Meeting
- Agenda and papers (council website)
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