PUBLIC notices cover a number of applications, ranging from licensing applications for liqueur or entertainment to planning applications, roadworks, and other works.

Their intention is to inform communities of the latest plans in their area and such applications are considered for approval or refusal by local authorities.

Here are some of the latest applications submitted to Somerset Council for the West Somerset and Exmoor areas.

Listed building proposals in Roadwater

Works on a listed building are set to affect, or be adjacent to, a public right of way in Watchet.

Application 6/26/25/011 proposes repairs and minor internal alterations including removal of 20th century partitions and a timber framed extension to an outbuilding and a new porch to the northwest elevation at Oatway House, Roadwater.

Furthermore, application 6/26/25/012LB asks for listed building consent for the above proposal.

Anyone wishing to make representations about the application should email the Exmoor National Park Planning Department or send their representations in writing, making sure to quote the application number.

Wheddon Cross proposal affecting right of way

A proposal affecting or adjacent to a public right of way has been made in Wheddon Cross.

Application 6/8/25/007 proposes the installation of a roof mounted solar photo-voltaic system at Shearwell Data Ltd, Putham Farm, Wheddon Cross.

Anyone who wishes to make representations about the application should email the Exmoor National Park Planning Department or send their representations in writing, making sure to quote the application number.

Proposal to affect a Porlock conservation area

A proposal affecting or adjacent to a conservation area has been made in Porlock.

Application 6/27/25/012 proposes the replacement of an existing front porch roof with natural slate, the removal of a side elevation chimney. It also seeks to raise the rear lean-to roof and replace windows on the south and east elevations at Frasers, High Street, Porlock.

Listed building works in Selworthy

Works on a listed building are set to affect a public right of way and a conservation area in Selworthy.

Application 6/29/25/006LB asks for listed building consent for the proposed replacement of one timber window at Gate Cottage, Bossington Road, Selworthy.

Those wishing to make representations about the application should email the Exmoor National Park Planning Department or send their representations in writing, making sure to quote the application number.