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3,312 approved · 66 refused · 185 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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  1. Application ApprovedSCC/3833/2021/Cond 35

    Details to satisfy Condition 35: Prior to the recommencement of extraction a bat habitat management plan for Bartlett’s Quarry shall be submitted in writing to the Mineral Planning Authority for approval identifying: - the conservation of existing wildlife features of importance to bat species; - the management of existing vegetation in the interests of bats; - a restoration scheme identifying appropriate mitigation and protection measures for bats; and timetable for implementation of management measures. The measures identified will be implemented upon written approval of the scheme by the Mineral Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure the appropriate management and enhancement of habitat suitable for bats in accordance with Policy DM2 of the Somerset Minerals Plan. Removal of condition 2 of Schedule B of planning permission 2016/0025/CNT to enable extraction of carboniferous limestone to recommence within Bartletts Quarry

    Colemans Quarry Haygrove Lane To Holwell Hill Wanstrow Shepton Mallet BA11 4PX

    Received Not published
  2. Application Approved101571/002

    Excavation of peat on Land at Rocks Drove, Sharpham

    P212 - Land at Rocks Drove, Sharpham

    Received Not published
  3. Application Withdrawn4/14/10/0007

    CHANGE OF USE OF LAND AND CONSTRUCTION OF TEMPORARY WASTE TRANSFER STATION

    O.S. Field Ref 4275 and 4700 (pt), Old Langaller Lane, Creech Heathfield, TAUNTON, Somerset

    Received Not published
  4. Application Approved06/00499/R3C

    ERECTION OF EDGE PROTECTION TO HIGH LEVEL CLEARSTORY WINDOWS

    RECKLEFORD CHILDREN'S CENTRE, Eastland Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4ET

    Received Not published
  5. Application Approved101679/014/cond.4

    CONSTRUCTION OF A THERMAL WASTE TREATMENT FACILITY, ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE AND LANDSCAPING - DETAILS TO SATISFY CONDITION 4 (ELEVATIONS & PLANS OF ALL STRUCTURES)

    The Old Railway Yard, Haybridge, Wells, BA5 1AH

    Received Not published
  6. Application Approved4/38/09/0378/cond. 3

    DETAILS TO SATISFY CONDITION 3 (LANDSCAPING)

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

    Received Not published
  7. Application Approved07/05495/R3C/COND.8

    SUBMISSION OF DETAILS IN RELATION TO CONDITION 8 OF 08/01359/R3C

    Oaklands Primary School, Preston Grove, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2DU

    Received Not published
  8. Application Approved076320/002

    SECTION 96 APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF CONDITIONS ON PERMISSION NO. 076320/001 DATED 25/05/1983 FOR THE EXTRACTION OF PEAT

    Land Adjacent to Oaks Drove, Westhay Moor, MEARE, Somerset

    Received Not published
  9. Application Approved1/31/02/016

    ERECTION OF NEW FENCING AND NEW GATES THROUGH EXISTING WALL AT

    Lympsham C of E First School, Rectory Way, Lympsham, BS24 0EW

    Received Not published
  10. Application Approved12/02491/CPO/SCREEN

    Retention of Fill Material and Restoration of Field OS.4226 (pt) (part retrospective) - Screening Opinion

    Plot 4226 (pt) of OS Sheet ST5227 at Nut Hill, Sunnyside Farm, Kingsdon, SOMERTON, Somerset, TA11 7LJ

    Received Not published
  11. Application Approved15/02061/Cond.6

    Article 27 submission of details of the community use agreement pursuant to Condition Number 6 of Planning Permission 15/02061/R3C dated 23 June 2015, for the Formation of Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) including fencing and lighting

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

    Received Not published
  12. Application Approved09/02008/R3C

    CONSTRUCTION OF A CHILDREN'S CENTRE WITH ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES

    Birchfield Community Primary School, Birchfield Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5RL

    Received Not published
  13. Application Withdrawn084472/004

    The retention of existing temporary Elliott classroom building on land

    Berkley First School, Berkley, Frome, Somerset

    Received Not published
  14. Application Approved030803/001

    Section 96 application - Excavation of Peat from Land

    P29, Land at Burtle Road, Meare, Burtle Road

    Received Not published
  15. Application Approved4/08/18/0004/Cond4

    Discharge of Condition 4: requires detailed plans of the proposed vehicular access to be approved by the County Planning Authority before the development commences. The following plans, also submitted to Somerset County Council Highways Department as part of the Section 38 application, are now submitted to satisfy the requirements of Condition 4: • NER-HYD-00-XX-DR-C-7500-P2 Site Plan • NER-HYD-00-XX-DR-C-7501-P2 Drainage Layout • NER-HYD-00-XX-DR-C-7510-P2 Drainage Details • NER-HYD-00-XX-DR-C-7511-P1 Drainage Details • NER-HYD-00-XX-DR-C-7520-P1_ External Works • NER-HYD-00-XX-DR-C-7530-P1_ External Details • NER-HYD-00-XX-DR-C-7540-P1_ Swept Path Analysis • NER-HYD-00-XX-DR-C-7550-P1_Signing and Lining

    Land off Nerrols Drive Taunton TA2 8QE

    Received Not published
  16. Application Approved4/23/12/0009

    Retention of temporary modular unit E563

    Milverton Community Primary School, Sand Street, Milverton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JP

    Received Not published
  17. Application Approved1/17/07/114/COND10

    Submission of Details Condition 10

    Batts Combe Quarry, Warrens Hill, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3LR

    Received Not published
  18. Application Approved2011/2934

    Four Classroom Extension and Link to Existing Building; Demolition of Temporary Classroom Unit and Ancillary Works; plus the Change of Use of 0.18 Ha of land to D1 (non-Residential Education) Use

    Christ Church C of E First School, Feltham Lane, FROME, Somerset, BA11 5AJ

    Received Not published
  19. Application Approved1/11/01/114

    CONSTRUCTION OF SIXTH FORM/TEACHING BLOCK

    King Alfred Community School, Burnham Road, HIGHBRIDGE, Somerset, TA9 3EE

    Received Not published
  20. Application Approved1/08/02/130

    CONSTRUCTION OF TIMBER GAZEBO TO FORM PHOTOGRAPHY AREA

    Morgan House, Mount Street, BRIDGWATER, TA6 3ER

    Received Not published
  21. Application Approved034953/025

    CONSTRUCTION OF NOISE ATTENUATING FENCE, SPECTATOR SHELTER AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS

    The Blue C of E School, Kennion Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2NR

    Received Not published
  22. Application Approved03/02136/R3C

    PROPOSED ERECTION OF CONSERVATORY IN EXISTING COURTYARD

    The Briars, Paintmoor House, Avishayes Road, Chard, Somerset

    Received Not published
  23. Application Validated04/02005/R3C

    RETENTION AND EXTENSION TO AN EXISTING CAR PARKING AREA

    Huish Episcopi Secondary School, Wincanton Road, Huish Episcopi, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9SS

    Received Not published
  24. Application Approved2017/3147/CNT

    Section 73 application to amend Conditions 2 (Approved Plans and Specifications), 3 (Noise Mitigation) and 5 (Dust Control) in respect of planning permission 2013/2083 for the Construction of Anaerobic Digestion Plant

    Unit 22, Evercreech Junction, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6NA

    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.

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