Search Exmoor National Park planning applications

Search current and historic planning applications published by Exmoor National Park Authority - 61 applications in the last 90 days across 22 towns and areas and 9 postcode districts. Filter applications by date, status, development type, or number of homes, view them on the map, or create a free alert for new applications. In the year to March 2026, Exmoor National Park decided 174 planning applications and approved 96%; 47% of householder decisions were made within eight weeks.

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9 Sept 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/205/PNA/CA

Withiel Florey, Minehead, TA24 7DE

Prior notification for the construction of an agricultural storage building and associated yard area.

Prior Notification Agricultural - Class A Exmoor
9 Sept 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/204/PA/16CA

Ford Farm, Hole Cross, Wootton Courtenay, Nr. Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8RE, NGR E: 293407 N: 142588

Prior approval for the installation of a permanent generator.

Prior Approval - Part 16 - Class A Exmoor
4 Sept 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/207/TPO

Redway, Porlock, Somerset, TA24 8QG

Works to Tree/s subject to a Tree Preservation Order: restorative pruning to approximately 114 trees.

Tree(s) subject to TPO Exmoor
3 Sept 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/201/FULL

Dunster, Minehead, TA24 6NY

Proposed change of use of agricultural building into farm shop to include external alterations.

Full Planning Permission Exmoor
3 Sept 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/188/FULL

Lee Abbey Fellowship, Lee Abbey, Lynton, Ex35 6Jj

Proposed demolition of existing garages to facilitate the erection of a residential accommodation building comprising 2 no. two storey accommodation u...

Full Planning Permission Exmoor
2 Sept 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/199/HH

Stoney Street, Luccombe, Minehead, TA24 8TD

Proposed replacement windows to the property.

Householder Exmoor
2 Sept 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/198/DOC

Market Street, Lynton, EX35 6AF

Discharge of condition 13 (Lighting Strategy) of approved application 62/41/23/030

Discharge of Condition Exmoor
1 Sept 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/197/HH

Muxworthy Farm, Brayford, Barnstaple, Ex32 7Qp

Proposed application to regularise the repair, reinstatement, roof alteration and extension to the north elevation, including the formation of additio...

Householder Exmoor
1 Sept 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/187/FULL

Allerford,, Taunton, TA24 8HL

Proposed Installation of external wall insulation, together with roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panels to existing dwellings.

Full Planning Permission Exmoor
28 Aug 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/196/CLE

The Blue Ball Inn, Countisbury Hill, Lynmouth, Lynton, Ex35 6Ne

Lawful Development Certificate for Existing Use/Development to begin the development of the erection of 4no. linked cabins for use as holiday lets set...

Certificate Of Lawfulness - Existing Exmoor
28 Aug 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/194/DOC

Manor Farm, Beggearn Huish, Washford, Somerset, TA23 0LZ

Discharge of conditions 15 (Level 3 Historic Building Recording) & 16 (Post-Investigation Assessment) of approved application 6/24/25/003

Discharge of Condition Exmoor
27 Aug 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/195/DOC

Brompton Regis, Somerset, TA22 9NN

Discharge of conditions 1 (Time),4 (Cladding),5 (Roofing details),6 (Window & door details),9 (Utilities),14 (access & visibility),16 (Gate details) a...

Discharge of Condition Exmoor
24 Aug 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/125/HH

Holes Square, Timberscombe, Minehead, TA24 7TJ

Proposed installation of dormer windows, Juliette balcony & Velux conservation rooflights to form additional attic bedroom & ensuite.

Householder Exmoor
24 Aug 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/193/DOC

Bossington Road, Selworthy, Minehead, TA24 8HJ

Discharge of Condition 3 (Ironmongery) of approved application 6/29/25/006LB

Discharge of Condition Exmoor
24 Aug 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/192/DOC

Great Nurcott Farm, Nurcott Lane, Winsford, Dulverton, Minehead, Ta24 7Hr

Discharge of Condition 4 (Bat Licence) of approved application EXM/26/044/LBC

Discharge of Condition Exmoor
24 Aug 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/189/DOC

Great Nurcott Farm, Nurcott Lane, Winsford, Dulverton, Minehead, Ta24 7Hr

Discharge of Condition 5 (Bat Licence) of approved application EXM/26/043/FULL

Discharge of Condition Exmoor
21 Aug 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/190/TCA

Lee Road, Lynton, EX35 6HW

Works to trees in a conservation area: To remove 1no Conifer (T1), to prune 1no Holly (T2) to approx 4 metres, to prune 1no Conifer (T3) to approx 4 m...

Tree(s) in Conservation Area Exmoor
19 Aug 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/186/FULL

Exford, Minehead, TA24 7NA

Proposed construction of Agricultural Building (18.4m x 9.1m) and associated works

Full Planning Permission Exmoor
14 Aug 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/185/FULL

Hartford Road, Brompton Regis, Dulverton, TA22 9NS

Proposed Installation of 3 no. ponds for stocking and rearing of trout.

Full Planning Permission Exmoor
13 Aug 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/184/FULL

Ranscombe Road, Wootton Courtenay, Minehead, TA24 8QY

Proposed erection of ground mounted solar panels.

Full Planning Permission Exmoor
11 Aug 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/182/HH

Huntscott,, Wootton Courtenay,, Minehead,, TA24 8RR

Proposed extension on south elevation with internal reconfiguration together with replacement of pantiles with natural slate and installation of conse...

Householder Exmoor
11 Aug 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/178/HH

Roadwater Road, Roadwater, Watchet, TA23 0RG

Proposed installation of a new window, alteration of an existing window to a door, together with internal alterations.

Householder Exmoor
10 Aug 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/183/FULL

2 Mill Lane, Dunster, Minehead, TA24 6SW

Proposed change of use from an existing Bed and Breakfast (Class C1) to residential (Class C3).

Full Planning Permission Exmoor
6 Aug 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/181/HH

Park Street, Lynton, EX35 6DB

Demolition of uPVC conservatory to the rear of the property and construction of a rear and side block work extension with slate roofing and hanging sl...

Householder Exmoor
6 Aug 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/180/FULL

West Twitchen Ball Farm,, Twitchen,, EX36 3LX

Proposed replacement of mobile home with one dwelling together with associated works.

Full Planning Permission Exmoor
4 Aug 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/177/FULL

D J Miles & Co Ltd, D J Miles And Co Ltd, Vale Yard, High Street, Porlock, Minehead, Ta24 8Pu

Proposed change of use of existing buildings to community cafe, flexible booking space and hostel accommodation together with associated works.

Full Planning Permission Exmoor
4 Aug 2026 Decided EXM/26/176/PNA/CA

Storridge Lane, Brompton Regis, Dulverton, TA22 9NH

Prior notification for the proposed erection of agricultural barn (18m x 10m)

Prior Notification Agricultural - Class A Exmoor
30 Jul 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/174/FULL

Lynway, Lynton, EX35 6AX

Proposed repair and replacement of roof together with repointing of 1no chimney stack and replacement of 3no chimney stacks.

Full Planning Permission Exmoor
30 Jul 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/175/LBC

Lynway, Lynton, EX35 6AX

Listed Building Consent for the proposed repair and replacement of roof together with repointing of 1no chimney stack and replacement of 3no chimney s...

Listed Building Consent Exmoor
29 Jul 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/172/FULL

Parracombe, EX31 4QW

Proposed reinstatement of the former Lynton and Barnstaple railway line on land between Killington Lane and Parracombe Halt, Parracombe comprising anc...

Full Planning Permission Exmoor
28 Jul 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/163/TCA

Bywater, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Ex31 4Pe

Works to trees in a conservation area: To reduce height of 1no Sycamore (T1) & 1no Ash (T2) to 20m, reduce height of Yew (T3) to 5m and reduce height ...

Tree(s) in Conservation Area Exmoor
27 Jul 2026 Approved EXM/26/171/NMA

Parracombe, Barnstaple, EX31 4PR

Non-material amendment – full – of approved application 62/50/25/003 to allow the addition of three side hung timber stable windows to the East elevat...

Non-material amendment Exmoor
23 Jul 2026 Approved EXM/26/165/CLP

Folly, Halse Lane, Winsford, Dulverton, Minehead, Ta24 7Jd

Lawful development certificate for the proposed installation of 16no roof mounted solar panels.

Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Exmoor
23 Jul 2026 Approved EXM/26/170/PNA/CA

vellacott lane, 1 Holdstone Farm, Combe Martin, EX34 0PE

Prior notification for erection of agricultural building 48.8m x 18.21m to cover existing hard standing manure area.

Prior Notification Agricultural - Class A Exmoor
22 Jul 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/169/LBC

3 Bridge Street, Dulverton, TA22 9HJ

Listed building consent for the proposed removal of failing cementitious render to principal (north) elevation and its replacement in lime.

Listed Building Consent Exmoor
21 Jul 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/168/HH

22 Jury Road, Dulverton, TA22 9DU

Proposed extension and minor internal alterations to existing detached dwelling

Householder Exmoor
21 Jul 2026 Approved EXM/26/159/LBC

Parracombe, Barnstaple, EX31 4PE

Listed Building Consent for the proposed replacement of front door and frame.

Listed Building Consent Exmoor
20 Jul 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/167/TCA

Parracombe, Barnstaple, EX31 4QL

Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: Fell 2no. leylandii trees.

Tree(s) in Conservation Area Exmoor
20 Jul 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/152/FULL

Heasley Mill, South Molton, EX36 3LE

Proposed demolition of agricultural shed and erection of replacement shed for maintenance of a smallholding and mixed agricultural use, with all assoc...

Full Planning Permission Exmoor
20 Jul 2026 Approved EXM/26/137/DOC

Bridgetown, Dulverton, TA22 9JL

Discharge of condition 3 (timber cladding sample) of approved application 6/15/24/003.

Discharge of Condition Exmoor
15 Jul 2026 Refused EXM/26/164/HH

Edbrooke Road, Winsford, Dulverton, TA24 7JE

Proposed widening of existing access to 3m, lowering of boundary wall to max height of 0.8m and formation of hard standing area in front garden.

Householder Exmoor
13 Jul 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/162/TCA

Bossington Road, Selworthy, Minehead, TA24 8HN

Works to trees in a conservation area: To crown lift 1no Willow Tree (3996) to height of 2.5 metres and to fell 1no Cherry Tree (3997) to ground level...

Tree(s) in Conservation Area Exmoor
13 Jul 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/161/TCA

23 Bossington Road, Selworthy, Minehead, TA24 8HN

Works to trees in a conservation area: To fell 1no Cherry Tree.

Tree(s) in Conservation Area Exmoor
10 Jul 2026 Approved EXM/26/160/LBC

Dulverton Town Hall, The Town Hall, 10 Fore Street, Dulverton, Ta22 9Ex

Listed Building Consent for the retrospective repair of rendered gable wall together with the proposed installation of first-floor access hatch and sm...

Listed Building Consent Exmoor
7 Jul 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/157/FULL

Church Street, Timberscombe, TA24 7TR

Proposed Change of use from Use Class F1 & F2 to Residential Annexe under Use Class C3.

Full Planning Permission Exmoor
6 Jul 2026 Approved EXM/26/155/DOC

Pennycombe Cottage, Withypool, Dulverton, Minehead, Ta24 7Rp

Discharge of condition 4 (flood measures) of approved application EXM/26/025/FULL

Discharge of Condition Exmoor
6 Jul 2026 Approved EXM/26/156/HH

Dulverton, TA22 9DT

Proposed extension to garage to create a store.

Householder Exmoor
2 Jul 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/154/TCA

39 Northmoor Road, Dulverton, TA22 9DH

Works to trees in conservation area: proposed reduction of 2no. Ash trees by 20%.

Tree(s) in Conservation Area Exmoor
26 Jun 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/150/FULL

Luxborough, Watchet, TA23 0SN

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

Full Planning Permission Exmoor
26 Jun 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/149/FULL

Luxborough, Watchet, TA23 0SN

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

Full Planning Permission Exmoor
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55daysmedian to decide3 days slower than UK
76%decided within 8 weeks3 pts above UK
95%approved6 pts above UK
224of 322UK rank for speeddown 19 places on last year

79 decisions in the 12 months to August 2026 · 6% went to committee. Days run from validation to decision, the clock councils report against; Plota live figures.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Exmoor National Park take to decide a planning application?
Across the 79 applications Exmoor National Park decided in the last 12 months, the median time from validation to decision was 55 days, and 76% were decided within 8 weeks. The UK median over the same period is 52 days.
What proportion of planning applications does Exmoor National Park approve?
95% of the applications Exmoor National Park decided in the last 12 months were approved. Withdrawn applications are not counted as decisions.
Where does this planning application data come from?
Every application on this page comes from Exmoor National Park's public planning register (exmoor.planning-register.co.uk). Plota collects it, adds a map location and a category, and links each record back to the council's own entry, which is the authoritative version.
How often is this page updated?
Plota checks Exmoor National Park's register every day and adds new applications, status changes and decisions as the council publishes them. The register was last checked on 12 Sept 2026.
Where can I see the plans and documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports are held on Exmoor National Park's own website. Where the council publishes a document list, it appears on the application's page here with each item linking to the council's copy; otherwise the "View original council record" link on every application opens the council's entry.

About this data

Plota holds 138 current planning applications from Exmoor National Park, received since 5 Jan 2026, 61 of them in the last 90 days. Behind them, the Plota archive holds 3,420 earlier applications from Exmoor National Park, 2016 to 2025, searchable by location and keyword. Current records are collected from the council's public register at exmoor.planning-register.co.uk and checked every day; the last check was on 12 Sept 2026. Each record carries the council's reference, address, proposal, dates, status and decision, with a map location and Plota's classification by type and procedure added. The council's own record is the authoritative version; every entry here links to it.

Latest application from Exmoor: 9 Sept 2026. We check the council's portal daily.