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3,312 approved · 66 refused · 185 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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 Validated3/18/15/009

    Replacement of doors and windows to the accommodation block, together with the installation of a Liquid Petrolium Gas (LPG) boiler in an outbuilding to create a washdown area

    Kilve Court Residential Education Centre, Kilve, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1EA

    Received Not published
  2. Application Withdrawn059941/013

    PROPOSED DEMOLITION OF PART OF THE REAR OF THE EXISTING MAIN SCHOOL BUILDING TO ALLOW FOR THE ERECTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSROOM EXTENSION

    St John's C of E Infant School, Norbins Road & Archers Way, Glastonbury, Somerset

    Received Not published
  3. Application Approved3/39/16/022

    Installation of a generator and gas compressor

    Williton Landfill Site, Rydon Lane, Williton, Somerset, TA4 4DW

    Received Not published
  4. Out to Consultation/ Decision PendingSCC/4010/2022

    The Project comprises the following elements: - Construction of a 57km 400kV electricity transmission connection between Bridgwater in Somerset and Seabank, near Avonmouth, comprising: Installation of a 400kV overhead line (OHL). Installation of 400kV underground cables. - Modifications to existing OHLs at Hinkley Point, Somerset. - Construction of three 400kV Cable Sealing End (CSE) compounds along the route of the connection. - Construction of a 400/132kV substation at Sandford, North Somerset. - Extension of the existing 400kV substation at Seabank. - The removal of existing 132kV OHLs and the construction of replacement 132kV OHLs and 132kV underground cables. - Extensions/modifications to existing 132kV substations at Churchill, Portishead, Avonmouth and Seabank. - Associated works, for example, temporary access roads, highway works temporary construction compounds, scaffolds, work sites and ancillary works.

    Hinkley Point C

    Received Not published
  5. Application Approved060270/062

    ERECTION OF SALT BARN TO STORE ROCK SALT TO LIMIT SURFACE WATER RUN OFF

    Frome Highways Depot, Manor Furlong, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4RH

    Received Not published
  6. Application Approved007420/001/COND.9

    DETAILS TO SATISFY CONDITION 9 (ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORKS)

    P8, P104 & P173, Heathway Drove, Westhay, Glastonbury, Somerset

    Received Not published
  7. Application ApprovedSCC/4021/2022

    Refurbishment and remodelling of the existing library to all three floors with public facing and back-of-house activities split over the ground and first floor and open plan staff accommodation to the second floor. The stair is brought to the front of the building with final exit via the main entrance doors. The lift is retained in the internal corner position externality though uses an existing opening for access. First and second floor spaces have been rationalised. A proposed extension in place of the existing rear 'shed' provides larger touch-down and staff work areas near to delivery drop off and extra library area for group working.

    Wellington Library16 Fore Street Wellington TA21 8AQ

    Received Not published
  8. Application Approved11/01547/CPO

    The permanent retention of Earthworks Stockpile being surplus material to A37 Improvement works that has been topsoiled and seeded

    Land at Key Bridge, Dorchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset

    Received Not published
  9. Application Approved1/08/11/024/Cond25/1

    Article 27 submission of details pursuant to Condition 25 of Planning Certificate 1/08/11/024 dated 7 April 2011, for the Section 73 application to vary conditions 11 & 31 (Revision of the community use agreement and Construction / Demolition Working Hours) of permission 1/08/09/344 (dated 17 February 2010), to allow 'typical school use' of facilities before the Community Use Agreement is approved and to extend the hours for construction work activity on Monday - Thursday between 07:30 - 18:30, and Fridays between 07:30 - 17:00

    Chilton Trinity School, Chilton Street, BRIDGWATER, TA6 3JA

    Received Not published
  10. Application Approved4/36/10/0010/cond.5

    Extension to the existing school building to accommodate pre-school facilities - submission of details to satisfy condition 5 (Noise Management Scheme)

    Stoke St Gregory Primary School, Stoke St Gregory, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6EG

    Received Not published
  11. Application Approved1/08/09/344/cond.6

    RESUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS, COMMUNITY WET AND DRY LEISURE FACILITY, SPORTS PITCHES, AND MULTI USE GAMES AREA, ALONG WITH ENGINEERING, DRAINAGE AND LANDSCAPING WORKS WITH ALL MATTERS RESERVED - DETAILS TO SATISFY CONDITION 6 (Submission of full ecological surveys)

    Chilton Trinity School, Chilton Street, BRIDGWATER, TA6 3JA

    Received Not published
  12. Application Approved1/34/03/003

    ALTERATION AND IMPROVEMENT TO EXISTING HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRE TO INCLUDE RE-SITING OF SITE OFFICE, CREATION OF CONCRETE AND TARMAC HARDSTANDING, ERECTION OF EIGHT METRE HIGH FLOODLIGHT, ERECTION OF RETAINING WALLS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS

    Middlezoy Household Waste Recycling Centre, Greylake, Middlezoy, Bridgwater, Somerset

    Received Not published
  13. Application Approved4/38/12/0053

    Construction of a Temporary Road from Priory Bridge Road to the western end of Priory Park near to no.42.

    Former Priory Bridge Car Park from Priory Bridge Road to, Priory Park, Taunton

    Received Not published
  14. Temporary Permission Expired2010/2775

    Renewal of permission for a temporary classroom unit (E573)

    Priddy Primary School, Priddy, Wells, BA5 3BE

    Received Not published
  15. Application ApprovedSCC/3708/2020/Cond10

    Submission of BMEP to satisfy condition 10 Two storey extension to school, additional car parking, relocation of existing bin store and new bike store, rearrangement of hard and soft play areas and support infrastructure.

    Fairmead School Mudford Road Yeovil BA21 4NZ

    Received Not published
  16. Application RefusedSCC/4088/2024

    Enmore Park Golf Club is proposing to undertake landscape remodelling works by infilling the existing gully between holes 1 and 18 for safety reasons and create a bund to the existing practice ground to prevent flooding, with both locations using CL:AIRE certified new material. The gully works cover an area of 3,922m2 with the volume approximately 2,500m3 and the practice ground 19,670m2 with a volume of approximately 50,000m3. The proposed works will provide improvements to parts of the golf course and practice ground to ensure that the facilities can be maintained and used safely at all times by staff and club members.

    Enmore Park Golf Club Enmore Road Enmore Somerset TA5 2AN

    Received Not published
  17. Application Approved1/13/13/00015

    Request for approval of details pursuant to requirement CB1 (scheme for areas of archaeological interest) Hinkley Point C Associated Development Cannington Bypass

    Hinkley Point C Power Station, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1YA

    Received Not published
  18. Temporary Permission Expired4/48/14/0003

    Retention of 4 no temporary Elliott Classrooms; E.746 (TG) and E.747 (TF) following expiry of previous permission 4/48/06/001; E461 (TH) and E796 (TJ) following expiry of permission 4/48/08/030

    West Monkton Primary School, School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, TA2 8PA

    Received Not published
  19. Application Approved18/01204/R3C

    Installation of metal access ramp to the side (East Elevation) of the school as a free-standing unit without the need to concrete posts in to the ground or fix to the building

    Merriott First School, Church Street, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5PT

    Received Not published
  20. Application Approved1/41/11/018

    Siting of a Shipping Container for Use as Office Accommodation within the Existing Landfill Gas Utilisation Compound

    Walpole Landfill Site, Pawlett, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4RS

    Received Not published
  21. Application ApprovedSCC/4019/2022

    Planning permission is sought for the installation of a Motor Control Centre (MCC) kiosk with the dimensions of 17m L x 2.9m W x 4.5m H.

    Sewage Treatment Works Mill Lane Whitelackington Ilminster Somerset TA19 9DX

    Received Not published
  22. Permitted Development1/08/10/059/cond.4

    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 4 (Landscaping)

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

    Received Not published
  23. Temporary Permission Expired4/10/08/031

    INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY CLASSROOM TO REPLACE DEMOLISHED UNIT

    Churchstanton Primary School, Churchstanton, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA3 7RL

    Received Not published
  24. Application ApprovedSCC/3532/2018/Cond3

    Discharge of Condition 3 of SCC/3532/2018 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) - Installation of 3 No. sludge cake storage barns (60.04m x 29.76m x 13.07m high) and installation of small section of access road to adjoin to the existing road within the Water Recycling Centre.

    Taunton Water Recycling Centre Ham Lane Creech St Michael Taunton TA35NU

    Received Not published

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