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3,312 approved · 66 refused · 185 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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

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More application records

  1. Out to Consultation/ Decision PendingSCC/3804/2021

    Review of the water monitoring program

    Halecombe Quarry, Leigh on Mendip.

    Received Not published
  2. Application Approved4/38/02/278

    SITING OF 3 NO. TEMPORARY CLASSROOMS UNTIL 30 SEPTEMBER 2003 AND RELOCATION OF 2 NO. TEMPORARY CLASSROOMS TO ENABLE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FUTURE SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT (SUBJECT TO PLANNING PERMISSION) AT

    The Castle School, Wellington Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5AU

    Received Not published
  3. Application Approved08/01359/R3C/cond.6

    SECTION 73 APPLICATION TO VARY CONDITION 11 OF PERMISSION 07/05495/R3C DATED 20 FEBRUARY 2008 FOR NEW 14 CLASSROOM SCHOOL, TO ALLOW VEHICLE MOVEMENTS TO COMMENCE AT 07.30 HRS MONDAY TO FRIDAY (as amended by agents email dated 18 June 2008) - details to satisfy condition 6 (environmental management plan)

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

    Received Not published
  4. Application ApprovedSCC/3751/2020/Cond14

    Details to satisfy condition 14 - submission of a detailed drainage strategy for the site (which includes the final design and maintenance of the drainage assets that will control the flows of water on and around the site)

    Walford Cross Depot Walford Cross Taunton TA2 8QP

    Received Not published
  5. Application ClosedSCC/3922/2022

    Installation of plant and equipment to be sited adjacent to and to be used in connection with the existing Building 49 (B49) and its proposed annex (B49A).

    Hinkley Point A Power Station

    Received Not published
  6. Application Approved07/05495/R3C/cond.6

    CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SCHOOL AND DEMOLITION OF EXISTING SCHOOL BUILDINGS; WORKS TO INCLUDE 14 CLASS PRIMARY SCHOOL, EARLY YEARS CENTRE, NEW ACCESS, CAR PARKING, 2.4M HIGH FENCING AND ANCILLARY WORKS - details to satisfy condition 6 (environmental management plan)

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

    Received Not published
  7. Application ApprovedSCC/3787/2021/Cond15

    Planning Application for the Extraction of White Lias Limestone at Slate Lane, West Camel, Somerset. Condition 15 requires that: ’No development shall take place, including ground works and vegetation clearance, until an environmental management plan (EMP:Biodiversity) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The EMP:Biodiversity shall include the following:- a) Risk assessment of potentially damaging construction activities b) Identification of "biodiversity protection zones", including hedgerow and tree buffer zones marked by suitable fencing or barriers, c) The location and timing of sensitive works to avoid harm to biodiversity features, e) The times during construction when specialist ecologists need to be present on site to oversee works, f) Responsible persons, lines of communication and written notifications of operations to the Local Planning Authority, g) The role and responsibilities on site of an ecological clerk of works or similarly competent person, h) Use of protective fences, exclusion barriers and warning signs, i) ongoing monitoring, including compliance checks by a competent person during construction and immediately post completion of construction works The approved EMP shall be adhered to and implemented throughout the duration of the development strictly in accordance with the approved details’.

    Slate Lane, West Camel, Somerset.

    Received Not published
  8. Application Approved1/08/03/157

    ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY 50 PLACE DAY NURSERY

    The Old County Depot, Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, Somerset

    Received Not published
  9. Application Approved4/38/17/0435/Cond9

    Discharge of Condition 9: In accordance with BS5837:2012 and the arboricultural report; safeguards must be put in place against damage or injury being caused during construction works to any tree, shrub or hedgerow to be retained on the site (as identified in submitted plans). In particular; other than in the submitted arboricultural report, no excavations, site works, trenches or channels shall be cut, or pipes or service laid, or other works carried out in such a way as to cause damage or injury to the trees and hedgerows (by interference with their root structure) and no soil or waste shall be deposited on the land in such a position as to be likely to cause damage or injury to trees. Any tree that dies as a result of the development, or is removed (except those identified in the approved plans for removal) shall be replaced within the first available planting season following such occurrence of trees of a similar size and species.

    Holway Park Community School, Shakespeare Avenue, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA1 2JA

    Received Not published
  10. Application Approved12/00198/CPO/cond.6

    Extraction of Camel Hill Stone and Improvements to the Road Access - details to satisfy condition 6 (Improvement to the Site Access)

    Camel Hill Farm Quarry, Queen Camel, YEOVIL, Somerset, BA22 7PL

    Received Not published
  11. Temporary Permission Expired085826/001

    S.96 APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF CONDITIONS ON PERMISSION NO. 85826 DATED 31/07/72 FOR THE EXTRACTION OF PEAT

    LAND AT WESTHAY HEATH (P.107), MEARE, GLASTONBURY, SOMERSET, BA6 9SP

    Received Not published
  12. Application Approved2013/1143/Cond.13

    Article 27 submission of a scheme clarifying the type of firearms to be used on site pursuant to Condition No 13 of Planning Permission 2013/1143 dated 8 December 2014, for the Continued Use of a Former Quarry as a Research, Development and Test Centre for Explosives

    Broadmead Quarry, Stancombe Lane, Westbury sub Mendip, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3BZ

    Received Not published
  13. Application Approved08/03346/R3C/cond.8

    REPLACEMENT OF ARTIFICIAL TURF PITCH WITH A NEW RUBBER CRUMB SURFACE, TOGETHER WITH FENCING (UP TO 5m IN HEIGHT), STORE, ACCESS STEPS, MAINTENANCE ACCESS AND 8 NEW 15m HIGH LIGHTING COLUMNS - DETAILS TO SATISFY CONDITION 8 (SURFACE WATER)

    Bucklers Mead School, St Johns Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4NH

    Received Not published
  14. Application Approved1/08/15/173/Cond.6

    Article 27 submission of details of a scheme of noise mitigation measures pursuant to Condition No. 6 of Planning Permission 1/08/15/173 dated 15 January 2016, for the Reconstruction of Bristol Road Sewage Pumping Station including the installation of a walk in motor control centre kiosk and a metal enclosed stand by generator and a change of land use to provide a temporary construction compound

    Bristol Road Sewage Pumping Station, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4LF

    Received Not published
  15. Application Approved054492/037

    WASTE TRANSFER STATION FOR HOUSEHOLD RECYCLABLES COMPRISING PORTAL FRAMED BUILDING, OFFICE, PARKING, PERIMETER SCREEN MOUNDING WITH DRAINAGE SWALE, PLANTING, FENCING, CYCLEPATH AND HIGHWAY ACCESS IMPROVEMENT TO A371

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

    Received Not published
  16. Screening/Scoping Opinion Decision Issued2009/0620/cond.5

    Retrospective application for change of use from quarry to a research, development and test centre for explosives. The change of use retains the quarry offices and outbuildings and involves alterations to the entrance, car parking, landscaping and the erection of a new store, two containers and flagpoles for blast warnings. - details to satisfy condition 5 (Landscaping)

    Broadmead Quarry, Stancombe Lane, Westbury sub Mendip, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3BZ

    Received Not published
  17. Application Approved4/38/15/0171/Cond.8

    Article 27 submission of a scheme to show measures taken to secure the extension from potential crime pursuant to Condition No 8 of Planning Permission 4/38/15/0171 dated 9 July 2015, for the erection of a single storey extension to the south and east elevations of the existing school building, alterations to the existing car park and extensive landscaping works to the south of the site

    Holway Park Community School, Shakespeare Avenue, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA1 2JA

    Received Not published
  18. Application Approved15/05092/Cond.9

    Article 27 submission of a 'Dust Control and Mitigation Scheme' pursuant to Condition No. 9 of Planning Permission 15/05092/CPO dated 15 February 2016, to remodel the proposed landform

    Longcroft Farm, Stone Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4NU

    Received Not published
  19. Application Approved1/08/11/150

    Extension of time limit for the implementation of permission 1/08/08/084 being an outline planning permission for a development zone for replacement two storey/part three storey secondary school with all matters reserved

    East Bridgwater Community School, Parkway, BRIDGWATER, Somerset, TA6 4QY

    Received Not published
  20. Application Approved12/04798/R3C

    Extension of an existing free standing classroom to form an additional classroom and ancillary use

    Chilthorne Domer Primary School, Main Street, Chilthorne Domer, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8RD

    Received Not published
  21. Application Approved12/00198/CPO/cond.9

    Extraction of Camel Hill Stone and Improvements to the Road Access - details to satisfy condition 9 (Bund Profiles & Maintenance)

    Camel Hill Farm Quarry, Queen Camel, YEOVIL, Somerset, BA22 7PL

    Received Not published
  22. Application Approved15/02061/Cond.4

    Article 27 submission of details of external lighting pursuant to Condition Number 4 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
  23. Application ApprovedSCC/4116/2025

    Section 73 Planning Application which seeks the variation of planning condition 2 to include the correct end date and the deletion of planning conditions 7 & 8 of Planning Permission ref: SCC/4058/2023

    Monument Quarry Ham Hill Stoke Sub-Hamdon

    Received Not published
  24. Application Approved99/02590/CPO

    Redevelopment of exisiting waste management facilities involving relocation and construction of new offices, relocation internal access roads, weighbridge, glass bays, workshop/fuel store and hazardous waste store.

    Dimmer Landfill Site, Dimmer Lane, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7NR

    Received Not published

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