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See all 3,637 planning applications from Exmoor National Park since 2016, 67 in the last 90 days across 28 towns and areas and 9 postcode districts. Search and filter them by date, status, development type or number of homes, see the latest on the map, or get 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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Yesterday Valid awaiting registration - documents and plans will be available to view soon EXM/26/236/HH

Lower Sherdon, Landacre Lane, Withypool, Dulverton, EX36 3LU

Proposed alterations and extensions to existing farmhouse, comprising demolition of the existing rear sunroom and ground floor bathroom extensions, er...

Householder Exmoor
23 Oct 2026 Pending EXM/26/251/HH

Dean Lodge Farm, Road From Lower Dean Farm To Lower Dean Cross, Kentisbury, EX31 4PJ

Proposed single storey swimming pool extension.

Householder Exmoor
22 Oct 2026 Pending EXM/26/249/HRN

Land at Hownell Lane, Brompton Regis, Dulverton

Hedgerow removal notice for the proposed removal of approximately 4.5m of hedgerow for access to field for maintenance.

Hedgerow Removal Notice Exmoor
21 Oct 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/248/TCA

Barleyclose, Fairgarden Road, Wootton Courtenay, Minehead, TA24 8RE

Works to a tree in a conservation area - To fell 1no Oak Tree

Tree(s) in Conservation Area Exmoor
21 Oct 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/247/DOC

Swiss Lodge, Parsons Street, Porlock, Minehead, TA24 8QN

Discharge of Conditions 3 (Drainage),4 (Landscaping),5 (Slate) & 6 (Cladding) of approved application EXM/26/014/VOC

Discharge of Condition Exmoor
20 Oct 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/241/HH

Redgates, 1 Villes Lane, Porlock, Minehead, TA24 8NW

Proposed erection of a rear dormer and associated re-roofing

Householder Exmoor
16 Oct 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/246/TCA

Weirside, Edbrooke Road, Winsford, Dulverton, TA24 7JE

Works to trees in a conservation area: Proposed reduction in height of 2m (T1 – Alder), reduction of stems by up to 3m (T2 – Willow) and reduction of ...

Tree(s) in Conservation Area Exmoor
15 Oct 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/245/DOC

Furzemoor Farm, Exford, Minehead, TA24 7NA

Discharge of condition 6 (Landscaping) of approved application EXM/26/186/FULL

Discharge of Condition Exmoor
12 Oct 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/244/DOC

The Nook, Parracombe, Barnstaple, EX31 4PE

Discharge of Condition 3 (Joinery details) of approved application EXM/26/159/LBC

Discharge of Condition Exmoor
12 Oct 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/240/S106

Owls Rest, Killington Farm, Parracombe, Barnstaple, EX31 4QW

Application to discharge Section 106 Agreement under application 62/43/16/002

Modify / Discharge S106 Exmoor
12 Oct 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/238/DOC

Lyn House, Lynway, Lynton, EX35 6AX

Discharge of Condition 3 (Roofing & Chimney) of approved application EXM/26/175/LBC

Discharge of Condition Exmoor
9 Oct 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/237/HH

Dunkery Cottage, Ranscombe Road, Wootton Courtenay, Minehead, TA24 8RD

Proposed erection of a side porch extension

Householder Exmoor
8 Oct 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/239/TCA

4 Lady Street, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9BX

Works to tree in conservation area: felling of 1no. weeping willow tree.

Tree(s) in Conservation Area Exmoor
6 Oct 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/234/HH

9 Tors Road, Lynmouth, EX35 6ET

Retrospective planning for a porch extension to existing dwelling

Householder Exmoor
6 Oct 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/212/CLP

Chaffers, Higher Sminhays, Treborough, Watchet, TA23 0LG

Lawful development certificate for the proposed erection of garage and car port in rear garden.

Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Exmoor
5 Oct 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/205/PNA/CA/2

Withiel Farm, Withiel Florey, Minehead, TA24 7DE

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

Prior Approval - Part 6 - Class A - Buildings Exmoor
5 Oct 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/233/LBC

Golsoncott Cottage, Golsoncott Lane, Old Cleeve, Watchet, TA24 6QZ

Listed building consent for the proposed replacement of 5no. windows.

Listed Building Consent Exmoor
2 Oct 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/231/PNA/CA

South Sparhanger, Barbrook, Lynton, EX35 6LN

Prior notification for the proposed erection of a concrete base and 3 x solar panels to provide energy to a borehole pump solely to provide water to a...

Prior Notification Agricultural - Class A Exmoor
1 Oct 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/232/FULL

14 Chapel Street, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9HF

Change of Use of part of barn to Ancillary Accommodation

Full Planning Permission Exmoor
28 Sept 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/228/FULL

Porlock Caravan Park, High Bank, Porlock, Minehead, TA24 8ND

Proposed formation of 40no. hardsurfaced car parking bays

Full Planning Permission Exmoor
25 Sept 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/218/DOC

Land opposite Church of St John, Ashwell Lane, Cutcombe. TA24 7AJ

Discharge of conditions 5 (natural slate roofing, timber cladding, detail of door ironmongery), 7 (external lighting), 8 (soft landscaping plan), 14 (...

Discharge of Condition Exmoor
25 Sept 2026 Approved 12 Oct EXM/26/227/DOC

Rose Bank, Luxborough, Watchet, TA23 0SR

Discharge of Condition 8 (WSI) of approved application EXM/26/112/VOC

Discharge of Condition Exmoor
24 Sept 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/202/FULL

The Old Rectory, Road From Lee Ball Cross To Challacombe Cross, Challacombe, EX31 4TS

Proposed redevelopment of existing stables and the formation of a new private horse training area

Full Planning Permission Exmoor
24 Sept 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/226/HH

Woodside, 19 Battleton, Dulverton, TA22 9HT

Proposed single storey side extension, porch extension, loft conversion, rear dormer window and external alterations.

Householder Exmoor
23 Sept 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/224/LBC

Ye Olde Cottage, Road From Dean Farm To Cherrybridge Cross, Barbrook, EX35 6PD

Listed building consent for the proposed Internal minor alterations removing modern fabric.

Listed Building Consent Exmoor
23 Sept 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/225/DOC

Heather House, Brendon Hill, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0LL

Discharge of Conditions 9 (Landscaping), 4 (Post WSI Report) & 11 (HMMP) of approved application EXM/26/143/FULL

Discharge of Condition Exmoor
23 Sept 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/223/DOC

Mill Cottage, Rainsbury Hill, Upton, Dulverton, TA4 2HU

Discharge of condition 6 (bat licence) of approved application EXM/26/027/HH.

Discharge of Condition Exmoor
22 Sept 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/222/HH

Pennycombe Cottage, Quarry Head Lane, Withypool, Dulverton, TA24 7RP

Proposed double garage and associated works.

Householder Exmoor
21 Sept 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/219/TCA

The Rectory, Parsons Street, Porlock, Minehead, TA24 8QL

Works to trees in a conservation area: To remove hanging branch in mid crown and reduce height by 1m (T2), Cut back side branches to give 2m clearance...

Tree(s) in Conservation Area Exmoor
21 Sept 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/221/FULL

Stagshead Farm, Exton, Dulverton, Ta22 9Jj

Proposed erection of stable building.

Full Planning Permission Exmoor
16 Sept 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/217/HH

Morton House, Fairgarden Road, Wootton Courtenay, Minehead, TA24 8RE

Proposed erection of a two bay detached garage.

Householder Exmoor
16 Sept 2026 Approved 12 Oct EXM/26/210/PNA/CA

Sherracombe, Yarde Down, South Molton, EX36 3HA

Prior notification for the proposed replacement of existing timber pole barn (596sqm) with a steel-frame agricultural storage barn (557sqm).

Prior Notification Agricultural - Class A Exmoor
16 Sept 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/173/FULL

South Heasley, Heasley Mill, South Molton, Ex36 3Le

Proposal to create one new General Purpose Agricultural Building, together with the regularisation of a new farm track, hardstanding area and associat...

Full Planning Permission Exmoor
15 Sept 2026 Approved 7 Oct EXM/26/215/DOC

Porlock Vale House, Porlock Weir Road, Porlock, Minehead, TA24 8PE

Discharge of condition 5 (Glass details) of approved application EXM/26/061/FULL

Discharge of Condition Exmoor
15 Sept 2026 Approved 12 Oct EXM/26/211/PNA/CA

Sherracombe, Yarde Down, South Molton, EX36 3HA

Prior notification for the proposed installation of ground-mounted solar photovoltaic array panels consisting of 40no. panels.

Prior Notification Agricultural - Class A Exmoor
10 Sept 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/148/FULL

Parracombe, Barnstaple, EX31 4QJ

Proposed installation of 16no. ground mounted solar panels, together with, associated works.

Full Planning Permission Exmoor
10 Sept 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/206/HH

Woodside, Roadwater, Watchet, TA23 0RG

Proposed replacement of rotten double doors and windows to an existing outbuilding.

Householder Exmoor
9 Sept 2026 Under Consideration EXM/26/203/HH

Winder Cottage, Minehead, TA24 8SL

Proposed Shepherds Hut Granny Annex.

Householder Exmoor
9 Sept 2026 Decided 5 Oct EXM/26/205/PNA/CA

Withiel Farm, 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

Wootton Courtenay, 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

Conigar Orchard, 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

Home Farm, 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 Approved 28 Oct EXM/26/199/HH

Wells Wood Leap, Stoney Street, Luccombe, Minehead, TA24 8TD

Proposed replacement windows to the property.

Householder Exmoor
2 Sept 2026 Approved 9 Oct EXM/26/198/DOC

Lyn and Exmoor Museum, 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 Approved 27 Oct EXM/26/197/HH

Muxworthy Farmhouse, 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 Approved 27 Oct EXM/26/187/FULL

1-11 Hare Park, 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 Approved 6 Oct EXM/26/194/DOC

The Threshing Barn, 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 Approved 6 Oct EXM/26/195/DOC

Land off Sanctuary Lane, 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
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Decisions in Exmoor Full decision record →

56daysmedian to decide2 days slower than UK
58%decided within 8 weeks8 pts below UK
96%approved6 pts above UK
295of 388UK rank for speeddown 53 places on last year

269 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 · 9% 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 269 applications Exmoor National Park decided in the last 12 months, the median time from validation to decision was 56 days, and 58% were decided within 8 weeks. The UK median over the same period is 54 days.
What proportion of planning applications does Exmoor National Park approve?
96% 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 28 Oct 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 3,637 planning applications from Exmoor National Park since 2016, each counted once: 498 current records, received since 2 Jan 2025, and 3,139 earlier ones in the Plota archive, searchable by location and keyword. 67 were received in the last 90 days. 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 28 Oct 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: 27 Oct 2026. We check the council's portal daily.