Application Details
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Application Registered:
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13/11/2025
Application Decided:
28/11/2025
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Type:
Listed Building Consent - alterations
Location:
Former Cash Office, The Town Hall, 36-44 High Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3BL
Proposal:
Internal alterations to the town hall and erection of extension to adjacent building on site of existing (to be demolished). Development of details subsequent to permitted application 08/23/00382
Case Officer:
Shanta Parsons
Registered Date:
09/10/2025
Applicant:
Bridgwater Town Council
Applicant Address:
36-44 The Town Hall Former Cash Office High Street Bridgwater Somerset TA6 3BL
Current Agent:
Connolly Wellingham Architects, Spike Design
Current Agent Address:
Spike Design 133 Cumberland Road Bristol BS1 6UX
Agent:
Connolly Wellingham Architects, Spike Design
Agent Address:
Spike Design 133 Cumberland Road Bristol BS1 6UX
Consultation Start Date:
10/10/2025
Earliest Decision Date:
13/11/2025
Decision Level:
Delegated
Decision:
Granted Permission
Decision Date:
28/11/2025
Conditions and Reasons
Number
Condition
Complied Date
1
The development hereby permitted shall be begun not later than expiration of three years from the date of this permission.
Reason: In accordance with the provisions of Section 18 of the Town and Country Planning (Listed Buildings and Buildings in Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).
2
The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans listed in schedule A.
Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
3
No development shall take place until a Level 2 Historic Building Recording survey (in line with Historic England Guidance 'Understanding Historic Buildings – a Guide to Good Recording Practice') has been undertaken in line with a Written Scheme of Investigation, to be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing prior to the commencement of the survey works. A copy of the survey shall be submitted to the Somerset Historic Environment Record once approved by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: To create a descriptive and photographic record of the Listed Building prior to the proposed alterations.
30/07/2026
4
Prior to the installation of any external materials, detailed specifications or samples of all external materials shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. A test patch of the external render and painting will be completed to be approved before being applied fully. Once approved such details shall be implemented as part of the development.
Reason: To preserve the adjacent listed building and their settings, and to preserve the character of the Conservation Area, in line with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D26.
5
Prior to any alterations to any historic decorative features such as, but not limited to, cornices, pillars, panelling, and railings, details of their protection shall have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The works shall only be carried out only in accordance with the agreed protection measures.
Reason: To preserve the listed building, its setting and its features of special architectural interest, in line with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D26
09/09/2026
6
Prior to their installation, samples of the materials to be used for the construction of the gallery lobbies in the proposed colour palette will be viewed on site and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Once approved such details shall be implemented as part of the development.
Reason: To preserve the listed building, its setting and its features of special architectural interest, in line with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D26
7
The decorative items removed from the underside of the gallery including pendant surrounds and mouldings should be retained and re-instated when the new ceiling is in place.
Reason: To preserve the listed building, its setting and its features of special architectural interest, in line with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D26.
8
A record of all material elements removed from the listed building should be kept, and where it has been re-used in the building this should be systematically documented. A copy of this document shall be submitted to the Somerset Historic Environment Record once approved by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: To enhance the documented history and understanding of the building, and to ensure the readability of the building's fabric and development is preserved for future generations.
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