Yet to win 007 role but star is poised to be the victor in new planning bid

A FRONT-runner to be the next James Bond looks set to win his latest planning battle - after previous proposals had been met with criticism.

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Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who is current favourite to be the new 007, and his film director wife Sam, want to make changes to a courtyard attached to their grade-II listed farmhouse close to Bruton.

The couple has submitted an application to dismantle and reposition part of a wall within the courtyard, and to raise a section of the external boundary wall to create a larger internal space. Their representatives stated that the aim was to “enhance its spatial relationship with the principal house” and to enable the family to “utilise a practical private external space.”

The application is still being reviewed by Somerset Council, with a decision yet to be made. However, Leigh on Mendip Parish Council has said that “several” councillors visited the site and are recommending approval, commending the way the actor planned to “bond” the wall together.