Plans submitted to convert Taunton offices into dwelling

Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) has received a change of use planning application regarding the first and second-floor offices at 42 High Street.

The ground floors of 41 and 42 High Street are occupied by Webbers Estate Agents, which would “remain intact” if the plans go ahead. 

The planning application said: “The proposal allows for the change of use of the upper floors of No 42 High Street from office use to residential.

“There are several examples within the existing High Street where this change has previously been undertaken following the obtaining of planning consent.”

It added: “The proposal aims to maximise an existing building within a prominent and sustainable location with the Taunton town centre.

“The existing occupants of the building will be able to continue to occupy No 41 and the ground floor of No 42, ensuring the shop frontage will be unaffected by the proposals.

“The appearance of the building within the High Street will be unaffected by the works.”

“The only changes will occur at the rear of the property, where a new set of double-doors will be introduced in lieu of an existing first-floor window and the flat roof area located above the single storey office will be utilised as a modest terrace area.”

The planning application relates to the offices above Webbers, which would “remain intact”. Picture: Google Street View

The applicant said the internal layout will “require minimal intervention to create a new dwelling” and the “main external fabric of the building will be retained”.

These plans can be found on the SWT online planning portal under the application number 38/22/0231.

The online public consultation period will end on Friday, August 5 and the target decision date is Thursday, September 1.

The following applications and notifications were received for consideration by Somerset West and Taunton Council in the week ending July 15, 2022.

They can be inspected online at www.somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk/planning or viewed electronically at the reception of Deane House on Belvedere Road in Taunton (TA1 1HE).

Bishops Hull

05/22/0022: Replacement of garage with the erection of a two-storey extension to the side and erection of a single-storey extension to the rear of 18 Bakers Close, Bishops Hull.

05/22/0023: Erection of garden canopy at Frank Bond Community Centre, 84 Mountway Road, Bishops Hull.

Bishops Lydeard

06/22/0025: Change of use from shop to 1 No. dwelling with various alterations at 6 West Street, Bishops Lydeard.

Bradford-on-Tone

07/22/0008: Installation of a Battery Energy Storage Facility with substation, underground cabling, access track, landscaping, biodiversity enhancements and ancillary infrastructure with equipment to include security fence, CCTV and gates on land adjacent to Taunton Substation, Fideoak, Bishops Hull.

Brushford

3/04/22/002: Conversion of barn into 1 No. dwelling, revised scheme to approved barn conversion under ABD/04/21/003 Class Q, to include the addition of a partial first-floor and reconfigured floor space. Allshire Farm, Allshire Lane, Brushford, EX16 9JG.

Chipstable

09/22/0005: Erection of a first-floor extension to the rear of 3 Bouchers Cottages, South Molton Road, Waterrow.

Churchstanton

10/22/0014/LB: Erection of extension with various internal alterations at Churchstanton Primary School, Churchstanton.

10/22/0015: Replacement of bungalow with a two-storey detached dwelling at The Beeches, Taunton Road, Churchinford (resubmission of 10/21/0016).

Combe Florey

11/22/0010: Replacement of roof tiles and installation of wood burner and external flue at Osmans Cottage, Williton Road, Combe Florey.

11/22/0011/LB: Replacement of roof tiles and installation of wood burner and external flue at Osmans Cottage, Williton Road, Combe Florey.

Corfe

12/22/0005: Erection of a single-storey extension to the front of Chadwells, Honiton Road, Corfe.

Dunster

3/10/22/005: Erection of an agricultural barn for storage, dry housing for animals, feed and secure storage for machinery and tools. The Pavillion, The Old Manor, Lower Marsh Lane, Dunster, TA24 6PJ.

Durston

16/22/0003: Change of use of land from agricultural to equestrian, installation of solar panels, extension of patio area and implementation of water treatment at Warrs Farm, Glastonbury Road, Durston (retention of part works already undertaken) (resubmission of 16/22/0002).

Minehead

3/21/22/079: Erection of a replacement garage. Norcliffe, Parks Lane, Minehead, TA24 8BX.

T/21/22/004: Notification to carry out management works to one Holm Oak (T1) and one Strawberry Tree (T2) within Higher Town Conservation Area at Clevelands, St. Michaels Road, Minehead (concurrant with TPO application for works to Holm Oak T3). Flat 8, Clevelands, St Michaels Road, Minehead, TA24 5RZ.

North Curry

24/22/0020: Erection of 1 No. dwelling and garage on land north of The Warren, now known as The Wilderness, Stoke Road, North Curry (retention of part works already undertaken).

24/22/0027: Demolition of buildings and erection of 1 No. dwelling with garage, landscaping and associated works on land to the south of 2 - 4 The Pavement, North Curry.

24/22/0028: Replacement of outbuilding with detached garage with first-floor storage area at Hill View, Higher Knapp, Knapp, North Curry.

Pitminster

30/22/0018: Erection of a single-storey extension to the side with extension to dormers to provide additional ancillary first-floor accommodation at Underwood, Blagdon Hill Road, Blagdon Hill.

Stoke St Gregory

36/22/0010: Erection of a two-storey extension to the rear of Dark Farm Lane, Dark Lane, Stoke St Gregory.

36/22/0012: Demolition of garage and erection of a single-storey extension to the side of Ash Grove, Stoke Road, Meare Green, Stoke St Gregory.

Stogursey

3/32/22/022: Proposed storage of hazardous substances. Hinkley Point C, Hinkley Point Road, Stogursey, Bridgwater, TA5 1UF.

3/32/22/021: Erection of a biomass plant room with associated wood-chip and timber stores. Fairfield House, Stogursey, Bridgwater, TA5 1PU.

3/32/22/013: Conversion with erection of extension and change of use of Class B1 building to a combined Class B1 and residential live/work unit. Lawsons Burgage, Little Lukes Farm, Shurton Lane, Stogursey, TA5 1QL.

Taunton

38/22/0081: Erection of a single-storey extension to the side and rear of 25 Northfield Avenue, Taunton.

38/22/0137: Replacement of single-storey rear extension with the erection of a two-storey extension to the rear, removal of chimney and various alterations at 3 Albemarle Road, Taunton (retention of part works already undertaken).

38/22/0230: Erection of a two-storey extension for annexe and garden room extension at 109 Stoke Road, Taunton.

38/22/0231: Change of use of first and second-floor office accommodation into 1 No. dwelling at 42 High Street, Taunton.

Upton

3/36/22/002:  Variation of Condition No. 01 of planning permission 3/36/14/003 to allow the use of seasonal caravan pitches to include the use of 5 No. static holiday homes for 10 months of the year. Lowtrow Cross Caravan Site, Village Hill, Upton, TA4 2DB.

Watchet

3/37/22/012: Erection of a replacement garage and associated works. 2 High Bank, Goviers Lane, Watchet, TA23 0DG.

3/37/22/011: Variation of Condition No. 01 (approved plans) of appeal APP/W3330/W/32/3276277 following application 3/37/21/007. Land adjacent to 1a St Decumans Road, Watchet, TA23 0AT.

Wellington

43/22/0070: Change of use and conversion of former public house/hotel into 4 No. flats with ground-floor community space with associated parking/amenity space at Kings Arms Hotel, High Street, Wellington.

43/22/0075: Erection of a single-storey extension to the rear of 1 Homefield, Wellington.

Wiveliscombe

49/22/0022: Demolition of buildings and erection of residential development comprising of 25 No. flats, community enterprise hub and associated landscaping, car parking and servicing at Golden Hill Brewery, Wiveliscombe.