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Somerset Council
Planning applications.

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3,312 approved · 66 refused · 185 withdrawn.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: 11 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.

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.

More application records

  1. Application Approved1/08/10/059/cond.34

    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 34 (Elmwood Drop-off Point)

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

    Received Not published
  2. Application Approved089639/009

    INFILLING OF 2 NO. INTERNAL COURTYARDS TO FORM ADDITIONAL SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION INCLUDING ICT ROOM, STAFF ROOM AND MEDICAL ROOM

    Rode First VC School, High Street, Rode, Frome, Somerset, BA11 6NZ

    Received Not published
  3. Application ApprovedSCC/3745/2020

    Redevelopment of site to provide relocated school transport depot. Works include; surfacing, drainage, lighting, fencing, installation of office building and associated works.

    Saltlands Depot Saltlands Western Way Bridgwater TA6 3JG

    Received Not published
  4. Application Approved1/36/04/009

    INSTALLATION OF NEW PLAY EQUIPMENT

    Nether Stowey Primary School, Mill Lane, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, TA5 1NX

    Received Not published
  5. Temporary Permission Expired06/01035/R3C

    RENEWAL OF PLANNING PERMISSION FOR TEMPORARY BUILDINGS PROVIDING OFFICE ACCOMMODATION

    Somerset County Council, South Somerset Area Highways Offices, Mead Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, Somerset, BA22 8RT

    Received Not published
  6. Application Approved100070/000

    The excavation of peat from Land adjoining Turbary East Drove, Sharpham

    Land adjoining Turbary East Drove, Sharpham P126

    Received Not published
  7. Application Approved060375/017

    EXTENSION PROVIDING 5 CLASSROOMS TO REPLACE TEMPORARY UNITS ON SITE, PLUS INTERNAL REMODELLING WORKS AND EXTENDED ENTRANCE LOBBY

    Hayesdown First School, Wyville Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2BN

    Received Not published
  8. Application Approved106071/001

    S73 to extend peat extraction until 31 December 2007, modifying Condition 1 in Planning Certificate 106071 dated 16 February 1990 accordingly.

    P255, Oaks Drove, Westhay Moor, MEARE, Somerset

    Received Not published
  9. Application Validated1/50/04/049

    ERECTION OF TIMBER PERGOLA AND CONSTRUCTION OF ACTIVITY TRAIL

    Wedmore First School, Blackford Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4BS

    Received Not published
  10. Application Approved3/04/04/011

    PROPOSED KIOSKS TO HOUSE ELECTRICAL CONTROL EQUIPMENT AND CHEMICAL DOSING EQUIPMENT

    Exebridge Waste Water Pump Station, Adjacent The Old Forge, Exebridge, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9AY

    Received Not published
  11. Application Approved14/04945/R3C

    Construction of a New Single Storey Primary School with associated Play Area, Landscape and Parking

    Countess Gytha Primary School, WEST CAMEL ROAD, QUEEN CAMEL, YEOVIL, BA227LT

    Received Not published
  12. Temporary Permission Expired4/40/18/0001

    Construction of proposed Motor Control Centre (MCC) Kiosk and cake reception building at existing sewage treatment works site

    Ham Sewage Treatment Works, Ham Lane, Creech St Michael, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA3 5NU

    Received Not published
  13. Temporary Permission Expired4/25/07/005

    RETENTION OF TEMPORARY CLASSROOM E564

    Norton Fitzwarren C of E Community School, Blackdown View, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6TB

    Received Not published
  14. Application Approved3/31/12/003

    Construction of timber framed shelter with polycarbonate roof abutting the south-east elevation of the main school building to create an outdoor learning area, with conversion of window to door for direct access from classroom

    Stogumber First School, Station Road, Stogumber, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3TQ

    Received Not published
  15. Application Approved4/38/13/0449-Cond10

    Erection of a four classroom single storey block details to satisfy (Condition 10) Site Security

    Holy Trinity Primary School, South Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3AF

    Received Not published
  16. Application Approved043791/005

    SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO CLASSROOM AND LIBRARY

    Leigh-on-Mendip First School, Leigh Street, Leigh-on-Mendip, Somerset, BA3 5QQ

    Received Not published
  17. Application Withdrawn100705/013

    HORTICULTURAL PRODUCT (PEAT) OPEN STORAGE AREA ON 0.4HA ON LAND ADJACENT TO DURSTON GARDEN PRODUCTS FACTORY SITE,

    Avalon Farm (P.84/P.97), Sharpham Lane, Somerset

    Received Not published
  18. Application Approved09/04770/R13

    DEMOLITION OF A BRICK BUILT SHELTER AND THE ERECTION OF A LEAN-TO SHELTER ON LAND AT

    St Mary's and St Peter's First School, Water Street, Barrington, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0JR

    Received Not published
  19. Application Approved15/01269/R13

    Renewal / Replacement of modern allumininium framed louvre windows into stone mullions with new metal framed single glazed windows to match existing patterns and styles

    Castle Cary Primary School, Park Street, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EH

    Received Not published
  20. Application WithdrawnSCC/3965/2022

    x 4 roundabout advertisement/sponsorship signs. The facia of each sign measures 500 x 1000 mm with a depth of 2mm, installed at a height of 260mm from the ground to the base of the sign. The sign will be mounted onto two galvanised tubular steel posts, height: 885mm (above ground 760mm, below ground 125mm) x 60mm diameter, fixing: two clips per post. The signs are made of road traffic grade recycled material composite. There will be only one advertiser per roundabout and each sign will be identical, displaying their company branding above a message reading "Somerset County Council supporting local businesses". Advertising on a roundabout is taken up on a minimum one-year contract and the message will remain constant during this time. All designs will be approved by Somerset County Council prior to going into production.

    Nunney Catch Roundabout A361/1030 Trudoxhill

    Received Not published
  21. Application Approved2/56/15/scope/2886

    Request for a scoping opinion for the proposed development to change the consented working and restoration scheme of Leighton Quarry to take account of current operational practises and tipping requirements from process wastes, to include the on-site washing plant

    Torr Works, East Cranmore, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4SQ

    Received Not published
  22. Application Approved054492/037/COND3

    Submission of Details Condition 3 - Footpath signage

    Land at Evercreech Junction, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6NA

    Received Not published
  23. Application Approved15/04070/R3C

    Section 73 application to vary Condition No. 5 of Planning Permission 15/02061/R3C dated 25 June 2015, to delay the submission of a noise assessment scheme for the proposed Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)

    Ilchester Community Primary School, Somerton Road, Ilchester, YEOVIL, BA22 8JL

    Received Not published
  24. Application ApprovedSCC/3625/2019

    Removal of existing fence and installation of replacement fence and additional new fencing and gates. Removal of existing CCTV and installation of replacement CCTV system.

    Wiveliscombe County Primary School North Street Wiveliscombe Taunton TA4 2LA

    Received Not published

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Somerset Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.

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