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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Somerset Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
4,569Searchable applications
211Recorded as pending
98%Approval rate · 3,378 approved or refused records
66Refused applications

3,312 approved · 66 refused · 185 withdrawn. Most recent record check: 12 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas178 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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  1. Application Closed4/48/03/038

    DEVELOPMENT OF LAND WITHOUT COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONS NUMBERED 5 AND 13 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 4/48/01/043 (DATED 15 OCTOBER 2001), I.E. TO ALLOW THE ACCEPTANCE OF SOLID, NON-HAZARDOUS COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL WASTES WITH STORAGE OF UP TO 1000m3 OF WASTE AND PROCESSED MATERIALS ON LAND

    156, Bridgwater Road, Bathpool, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA2 8BP

    Received Not published
  2. Application De-Registered - No Further Action Required10/00656/R3C

    REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING 3-BAY ELLIOTT CLASSROOM WITH NEW 6-BAY ELLIOTT TO ACCOMMODATE PRE-SCHOOL NURSERY AND THE EXISTING 'KIDS OUT' CLUB

    Martock Primary School, Elmleigh Road, MARTOCK, Somerset, TA12 6EF

    Received Not published
  3. Application ApprovedSCC/3819/2021

    The proposed works at Yeovil Library are to improve on the buildings poor energy performance. The works are to consist of; window replacements, additional insulation and new Air Source Heat Pumps as amended by documents ref: - Design Amendment email 17/05/2021 - redacted - Window Schedule - Planning / Design and access statement - External Photo Schedule - Existing Elevations - Proposed Elevations - Proposed Floor Plans ...received 17/05/2021’ The existing windows are a combination of aluminium and timber single glazed units. The units are end of life and contributing to poor thermal performance. These are to be replaced with new aluminium double glazed units, and some louvered details. For further energy improvements, a selection of the existing window openings as indicated on the plans are to be partitioned off with insulation to reduce heat loss through glazed sections. These infilled sections are to retain the existing windows, minimizing alteration to the external aesthetics. The internal face of these retained windows are to be covered with an opaque glazing film. The infill partition is to include insulation and finished internally with insulated plasterboard generally flush to existing internal wall faces. Two Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP's) are to be installed within the existing boiler room to boost internal space heating. The boiler rooms existing external doors are to be removed and ASHP's units put in place. The ASHP's will be mechanically fixed to an Bath Stone Block plinth and have a louvered partition surround within the boiler room. A new internal door will provide access to the boiler room from the internal circulation space.

    Yeovil Library, King George Street, Yeovil, BA20 1PY

    Received Not published
  4. Temporary Permission Expired030798/073

    MODIFICATION TO PERMISSION 030798/071 DATED 28 AUGUST 2007 FOR RELOCATABLE CLASSROOM

    Crispin Secondary School, Church Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0AD

    Received Not published
  5. Application Approved4/38/17/0205/Cond32

    Submission of Scheme to satisfy the discharge of Condition 32: Directional Signage of Conditionally permitted application 4/38/17/025 dated: 12 March 2018 for the Construction of a new road scheme including the enlargement of M5 Junction 25 Roundabout , widening of Toneway and the construction of a new roundabout to the south western corner of the Gateway Park and Ride site including linking sections of road from J25 to A358/Ruishton Lane Junction.

    M5 J25 to A358/Ruishton Lane Junction, Taunton

    Received Not published
  6. Application Approved02/01569/R3C

    ERECTION OF LIVESTOCK BUILDING AND EXTENSION TO EXISTING SLURRY STORE ON LAND

    Broadoak Farm, Cabbage Lane, Horsington, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0DA

    Received Not published
  7. Application Approved4/38/08/0530/Cond.4

    Submission of details in accordance with Condition 4 - Materials

    Parkfield Primary School, Parkfield Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4RT

    Received Not published
  8. Application Approved2010/0043

    SECTION 73 APPLICATION TO VARY CONDITIONS OF PERMISSION 104203/001 (KNOWN AS PEAT SITE P221) TO ENABLE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTEGRATED DRAINAGE AND WORKING SCHEME

    P221 Land at, Heathway Drove, Westhay, Glastonbury, Somerset

    Received Not published
  9. Application Approved3/26/02/037

    FORMATION OF ACCESS TRACK & INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL CONTROL KIOSK IN CONNECTION WITH EXISTING UNDERGROUND COMBINED SEWAGE OUTFALL CHAMBER (REVISED PROPOSAL)

    0.S.0640pt, 1939pt, & 2262pt, North of Lower Washford, Washford, Somerset

    Received Not published
  10. Application Approved4/22/03/003

    CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO PROVIDE SECURE ENTRANCE LOBBY AND LIBRARY

    Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School, Lydeard St Lawrence, Taunton, Somerset

    Received Not published
  11. Application Approved1/11/14/011

    Change of use of the first floor mezzanine category D1 (Non Residential Institution) use to B1 (Business Use) to provide office accommodation and provision of 3 no. additional parking bays and alterations to existing parking arrangements

    Burnhan on Sea Library, Princess Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1EH

    Received Not published
  12. Application Approved17/02084/CPO/Cond 15

    Details so satisfy Condition 15: Landscape and Ecological Management Plan A Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP) shall be submitted to and be approved in writing by the Waste Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development. The content of the LEMP shall include the following: a) description and evaluation of features to be managed; b) ecological trends and constraints on site that might influence management; c) aims and objectives of management; d) appropriate management options for achieving aims and objectives; e) prescriptions for management actions; f) preparation of a work schedule (including an annual work plan capable of being rolled forward over a five-year period); g) details of the body or organization responsible for implementation of the plan; and h) on-going monitoring and remedial measures. The LEMP shall also include details of the legal and funding mechanism(s) by which the long-term implementation of the plan will be secured by the developer with the management body(ies) responsible for its delivery. The plan shall also set out (where the results from monitoring show that conservation aims and objectives of the LEMP are not being met) how contingencies and/or remedial action will be identified, agreed and implemented so that the development still delivers the fully functioning biodiversity objectives of the originally approved scheme. The approved plan will be implemented in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the ‘Favourable Conservation Status’ of populations of European and UK protected species, UK priority species and habitats listed on s41 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 and in accordance with South Somerset District Council Local Plan - Policy EQ4 Biodiversity. …of permission 17/02084/CPO Importation of Inert Subsoil to raise the area of holes 8, 9 & 10

    Cricket St. Thomas Golf Club Windwhistle Cricket St. Thomas Chard TA20 4DG

    Received Not published
  13. Application Approved1/08/10/059/cond.24

    REDEVELOPMENT TO PROVIDE REPLACEMENT BUILDINGS (PART ONE-STOREY, PART TWO-STOREY) FOR ROBERT BLAKE SCIENCE COLLEGE AND ELMWOOD SCHOOL TOGETHER WITH A PRIMARY CARE TRUST FACILITY AND ADULT LEARNING CENTRE WITH ASSOCIATED CAR, MINIBUS AND CYCLE PARKING AND AN ALL WEATHER PITCH, MULTI USE GAMES AREA, RETAINED GRASS PLAYING PITCH, LANDSCAPING AND BOUNDARY TREATMENT - DETAILS TO SATISFY CONDITION 24 (SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE)

    Robert Blake Science College & Elmwood School, Hamp Avenue, BRIDGWATER, Somerset, TA6 6AW

    Received Not published
  14. Application Approved2016/2841/CNT/Cond9

    Before the development hereby permitted is first brought into use a scheme of highway signing and lining shall be carried out in accordance with a design and specification which shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the County Planning Authority. The signing and lining shall be maintained for the duration of the development hereby permitted.

    Mendip Centre, Beckery New Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9NS

    Received Not published
  15. Screening/Scoping Opinion Decision Issued10/01498/CPO/cond.27

    Article 30 application - Submission of details pursuant to Condition 27 of Planning Permission 10/01498/CPO dated 20 August 2010, together with noise mitigation measures and programme for implementation

    Whiscombe Hill Landfill Site, Somertonfield Road, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6HY

    Received Not published
  16. Application Approved4/08/03/032

    PROVISION OF A NEW HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRE AND TRANSFER STATION BUILDING, INCLUDING, WITHIN THE SITE, NEW ACCESS ROADS, WEIGHBRIDGES, OFFICES AND MESS FACILITIES, VEHICLE WASHDOWN AREA, RECYCLATE STORAGE BAYS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS TO REPLACE EXISTING HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRE

    Priorswood Household Waste Recycling Centre and Depot, Crown Industrial Estate, Venture Way, Taunton, Somerset

    Received Not published
  17. Application Approved03/03292/R3C

    ERECTION OF 2 STOREY LIFT AND LOBBY IN D BLOCK

    Holyrood Community School, Zembard Lane, CHARD, Somerset, TA20 1JL

    Received Not published
  18. Application Closed4/49/14/0070LB

    Replacement of existing double-glazed alluminium casement windows with 'Met-therm' comparable windows in mid grey colour and repointing of external stonework using a lime mortar

    Wiveliscombe Primary School, North Street, Wiveliscombe, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA4 2LA

    Received Not published
  19. Application Approved1/17/09/097

    Resubmission of planning application 1/17/09/051 for the erection of a building to accomodate a children's centre and existing pre-school on land at

    Cheddar First School, Hillfield, CHEDDAR, Somerset, BS27 3HN

    Received Not published
  20. Application Closed2013/0324/cond.15

    First Periodic Review of the Scheme of Conditions relating to Peat Site P265 imposed by permissions 085067/001 and 085067/003 for the extraction of peat - details to satisfy condition 15 (Water Quality Monitoring Scheme)

    P.265, White's Drove, Godney, WELLS, BA5 1PT

    Received Not published
  21. Application Approved4/38/08/282/cond.2

    REMODELLING OF EXISTING SCHOOL CAR PARK TO PROVIDE 3 ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES, 2 ADDITIONAL DISABLED SPACES PLUS 1 ADDITIONAL MINIBUS SPACE - DETAILS TO SATISFY CONDITION 2 (LAYOUT SCHEME)

    Selworthy School, Selworthy Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8HD

    Received Not published
  22. Application Approved11/01864/R3C

    Construction of a New building to House a Pre-school plus Pedestrian Access and Temporary Construction Access

    Preston C of E VC Primary School, The Tooze, YEOVIL, Somerset, BA21 3PH

    Received Not published
  23. Temporary Permission Expired06/00597/CPO

    PROPOSED RE-PROFILING OF

    LAND ADJACENT TO CAMELOT HOUSE, WOOLSTON, NORTH CADBURY, SOMERSET, BA22 7BJ

    Received Not published
  24. Application Approved1/52/09/023

    ERECTION OF A NEW TOILET BLOCK

    West Huntsill Projects, Old Pawlett Road, West Huntspill, BRIDGWATER, TA9 3RQ

    Received Not published

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