Mantle Street, Wellington, couple Kim Winter and partner Robert Cummins have applied for planning permission for cladding they have installed on their home.

The WWN reported in July that they faced a £4,000 bill to remove the cladding after being told they should have asked for permission to install it.

A local resident had complained, saying they did not think the changes were in keeping with the rest of the street, even though the house is not listed.

The planning application has been logged with Somerset West and Taunton Council and is now online at [email protected], reference number, 43/21/0107. Anyone who would like to comment can do so using these details.

Kim said: “We are still receiving positive messages from people either online or in person and they are all greatly appreciated. All we can do now is wait and hope for the best.”

The address for planning, for those who would prefer to comment in writing, is Planning, Somerset West & Taunton, PO Box 866, Taunton TA1, 9GS.