Replacement storage shed at Exford Depot, Exford, Minehead

Summary of planning committee decision

Decided by Exmoor Planning Committee on 6 Jan 2026.

6/13/25/007Approved

What was proposed

The application proposed demolishing and replacing an existing storage shed with a similar building for storing timber and equipment.

“Relevant History 6/13/02/110 Application under Regulation 3 of the Town & Country Planning General Regulation Approved 10/01/2002 6/13/04/111 Application under Regulation 3 of the Town & Country Planning General Regulation Approved 07/07/2004 6/13/11/118 Application under Regulation 3 of Town and Country Planning General Regulations Approved 12/07/2011 6/13/15/113 Application under Regulation 3 of the Town and Country Planning General Regulati Approved 02/02/2016 6/13/19/104…”

“6/13/92/101 Proposed contractors temporary working area, land alongside Exmoor National Pa Approved 02/04/1992 6/13/93/108 Proposed extension to Exford National Park Depot Yard and erection of timber sto Approved 08/03/1993 Site Description & Proposal T he Exford Depot comprises single-storey buildings and an open yard.”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Approval was recommended because the proposal was considered acceptable overall and compliant with relevant development plan policies.

“For the above reasons, Officers conclude that the proposed development would have an acceptable effect on the character and appearance of the locality. In this regard, the proposal would comply with Policies GP1, CE-S1, CE-S2, CE-D1 and CE-S6 of the Exmoor National Park Local Plan.”

“The proposal would not result in the loss of vehicle parking at the site and would be unlikely to result in a material increase in the flow or character of the traffic attracted to the site. Consequently, there would be no harm to highway safety. Human Rights The provisions of the Human Rights Act 1998 and Equality Act 2010 have been taken into account in reaching the recommendation contained in this report.”

Officer report

Public comments

No comments were received from other consultees or members of the public.

“No other comments received from consultees Representations No comments received Policy Context EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK LOCAL PLAN 2011-2031 GP1 Achieving National Park Purpose and Sustainable Development CE-S1 Landscape Character CE-D1 Protecting Exmoor’s Landscapes and Seascapes CE-S2 Protecting Exmoor’s Dark Night Sky CE-S3 Biodiversity and Green Infrastructure CE-D2 Green Infrastructure Provision CE-S6 Design and Sustainable Construction Principles CC-S1 Climate Change and…”

Officer report

Committee discussion

Members considered the proposal and agreed that it should be approved subject to conditions.

“6/13/25/007 Location: Exford Depot, Exford, Minehead, TA24 7PY. Application under Regulation 3 of the Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992 for the proposed demolition and replacement of Existing Storage Shed. The Committee considered the report of the Head of Climate, Nature & Communities The Committee’s Consideration Officers outlined the proposals which Members agreed to approve subject to conditions.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

Planning permission was approved subject to the conditions set out for the development.

“RESOLVED: To Approve planning permission subject to conditions set out in the report.”

Minutes

Sources

  • Exmoor Planning Committee minutes, 6 January 2026
  • Agenda and papers (council website)

Source: Plota analysis of Exmoor's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.

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At the meeting

Council
Exmoor
Date
Tuesday 6 January 2026
Recommendation
Officers recommended approval
Committee decided
Approved
Minutes
The council's minutes
Meeting
Agenda and papers (council website)
Application
The application (council website)