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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3,312 approved · 66 refused · 185 withdrawn.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: 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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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 Approved02/00127/CPO

    ERECTION OF CONTROL KIOSK IN CONNECTION WITH EXISTING UNDERGROUND STORM OVERFLOW CHAMBER

    Coopers Mill Public House, Brunswick Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1QZ

    Received Not published
  2. Application Approved2016/0665/CNT/Cond3

    Discharge of Condition 3: Prior to the removal of any trees a Bat Impact Mitigation Strategy shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Minerals Planning Authority. The Strategy shall be based on up to date survey information of potential roost sites.

    JOHN WAINWRIGHT & CO LTD, MOONS HILL QUARRY, MENDIP ROAD, STOKE ST. MICHAEL, RADSTOCK, BA3 5JU

    Received Not published
  3. Application Approved1/51/14/001

    2 Storey Extension to Accomodate 4 new Classroom, First Floor Extension on Existing Single Storey Building and New on-site Staff Parking Provision

    St George's Primary School, Brantwood Road, Wembdon, BRIDGWATER, Somerset, TA6 7PS

    Received Not published
  4. Application Approved4/48/14/0047

    Erection of two extensions to existing Materials Recovery Facility building and installation of a 10.1 metre high vent stack

    Viridor - Priorswood, Venture Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8QY

    Received Not published
  5. Application Approved10/03199/CPO/cond.6

    Extraction of Blue Lias building and walling stone - details to satisfy condition 6 (Public Footpath Safety)

    Land forming part of Westfield Farm, Keinton Mandeville, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6DQ

    Received Not published
  6. Application Approved2011/2934/cond.7

    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 - details to satisfy condition 7 (Provision of Additional Parking)

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

    Received Not published
  7. Application Approved111647/004/cond.8

    UNDERGROUND PIPELINE FROM MARYLAND FACTORY, DITCHEAT TO ANAEROBIC DIGESTION FACILITY TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT EXISTING EFFLUENT TREATMENT SITE - details to satisfy condition 8 (Dust Control)

    Bolter's Lane, Ditcheat, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA7 7PF

    Received Not published
  8. Application Approved1/08/09/344

    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

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

    Received Not published
  9. Application Approved4/43/02/102

    DEMOLITION OF BUNGALOW AND OUTBUILDINGS, REMOVAL OF TREES AND ERECTION OF NEW SINGLE STOREY, 10 BEDROOM CHILDRENS HOME WITH ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATION. EXTERNAL HARD AND SOFT LANDSCAPING, FENCING AND NEW CAR PARK OFF EXISTING PRIVATE DRIVE

    Wardleworth House, Wardleworth Way, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0BA

    Received Not published
  10. Screening/Scoping Opinion Decision Issued3/21/10/116/cond.9

    CHANGE OF USE OF LAND FROM B2 (GENERAL INDUSTRIAL) TO WASTE TRANSFER STATION AND SKIP HIRE, INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION OF SORTING BAYS - details to satisfy condition 9 (Surface Water Drainage)

    Unit 1, Mart Road, MINEHEAD, Somerset, TA24 5BJ

    Received Not published
  11. Application Approved1/13/08/028/COND.23

    DETAILS TO SATISFY CONDITION 23 (WOODLAND AFTERCARE & MANAGEMENT SCHEME)

    Castle Hill Quarry, Chads Hill, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2QF

    Received Not published
  12. Out to Consultation/ Decision Pending2010/0044/cond.17

    SECTION 73 APPLICATION TO VARY CONDITIONS OF PERMISSION 007420/001 (KNOWN AS PEAT SITES P8, P104 AND P173) TO ENABLE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTEGRATED DRAINAGE AND WORKING SCHEME - details to satisfy condition 17

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

    Received Not published
  13. Application Approved085790/004

    Review of Old Mineral Permission

    Moons Hill Quarry, Mendip Road, Stoke St Michael, Bath, BA3 5JU

    Received Not published
  14. Application ApprovedPL\0597\04

    Winning and Working of Minerals - IDO Registration

    Tadhill Quarry, Luxton's Lane

    Received Not published
  15. Application Approved4/38/17/0205/Cond12

    Submission of Scheme to satisfy the discharge of Condition 12: Surface Water Drainage Details 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.

    Received Not published
  16. Application ClosedSCC/4003/2022/Cond4

    Discharge of Condition 4 Trees and Bats

    Castle Cary Water Recycling Centre SOUTH CARY LANE Castle Cary BA7 7EZ

    Received Not published
  17. Application Approved05/03174/CPO/COND.5

    DETAILS TO SATISFY CONDITION 5 (ACCESS)

    FORMER CHARD SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS, BEECHING CLOSE, CHARD, SOMERSET

    Received Not published
  18. Application ClosedSCC/3847/2021

    Installation of a pod kitchen: Pod external dimensions/construction: Unit size: 4.00 x 2.80 x 2.240m/2.470m high (nominal external dims, plus 50mm required to build). Installation on a flat level surface (Concrete base, 4.10m x 2.90m - by others). Flat roof sloping to rear - with ceiling panels overhanging 150mm all round with weather protection and rainwater goods to rear. (Roof is 4.3m x 3.1m) Modular build construction with locking corners to include angle/channel, trims, fixings & sealants, door is hinged "prep" style mounted within aluminium clap frame fixings. Constructed from Foam injected rigid polyurethane (PUR) panels having white food safe PVC laminated finish to internal walls, ceiling and self-colour galvanised steel to external unexposed surfaces, all panels shallow "polyrib" as standard. Side Door: 800mm W 2000mm H hinged, lock & safety release. Viewing panel: 1 off fixed viewing panel 600 x 800 Exposed external walls in colour: White The roof is the same construction as the walls, ie, self-colour galvanised steel to external unexposed surfaces, all panels shallow "polyrib" as standard. Colour: White The installation of the pod kitchen will enable the school to serve school meals that are freshly prepared on the school site to the children. Currently school meals are transported 14 miles each day from Ilminster.

    Parkfield Primary Community School Parkfield Road Taunton Somerset TA1 4RT

    Received Not published
  19. Application Approved12/01296/R3C

    Single Storey extension to provide new classroom and toilets plus relocation of gateway for access off Etsome Terrace

    Somerton Infants School, Etsome Terrace, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6LY

    Received Not published
  20. Temporary Permission Expired11/01041/R3C

    Installation of timber decking and polycarbonate roof along northern side of existing temporary classroom, plus replacement of two windows with doors

    Curry Rivel Primary School, Church Street, Curry Rivel, LANGPORT, Somerset, TA10 0HD

    Received Not published
  21. Application Withdrawn2013/2489

    Planning consent to replace exisiting single glazed timber windows to front elevation to Milk Street with new aluminium double glazed windows

    Vallis Primary School, Milk Street, FROME, Somerset, BA11 3DB

    Received Not published
  22. Application Approved2016/0665/CNT/Cond5

    Discharge of Condition 5: Within 6 months prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted a survey of / for badger setts within the site area will be carried out by a suitably qualified ecologist. Thereafter, subject to the identification of badger setts in the Survey for Badger Setts, all measures for badgers / sett maintenance / actions shall be carried out in accordance with the details contained in paragraphs 6.6.10 to 6.6,19 of Chapter 6 of the Environmental Statement (AD Ecology Ltd, Ecological Impact Assessment version 2 dated 5th June 2017) as already submitted with the planning application and agreed in principle with the Minerals Planning Authority. As the approved development is to proceed in a series of phases over 12 years from the commencement of tipping in either of Tips A or B and 12 years from the commencement of tipping in Tip D, further supplementary ecological surveys for badgers shall be undertaken to inform the preparation and implementation of corresponding phases of ecological measures required as per paragraph 6.7.2 of Chapter 6. Findings shall be submitted to and approved by the Minerals Planning Authority. Reason: This is a pre-commencement condition in the interests of a protected Species

    Moons Hill Quarry Long Cross Bottom Stoke St Michael Shepton Mallet BA3 5JU

    Received Not published
  23. Application Approved10/02007/CPO

    SECTION 73 APPLICATION FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONS 3, 4 AND 5 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 00/01893 DATED 6 MARCH 2001, AND VARIATION OF THESE CONDITIONS TO RETAIN THE EXISTING PLANT, BUILDINGS, PROCESSING AND STORAGE AREA, PROVISION OF EXTRA CAR PARKING AND CHANGES TO THE WORKING SCHEME

    Ashen Cross Quarry, Catsgore Road, SOMERTON, TA11 7JW

    Received Not published
  24. Temporary Permission Expired067359/005

    IMPORTATION OF INERT WASTE MATERIALS FOR BUNDING AND BOUNDARY PROTECTION PURPOSES

    Land South of Westhay Moor Drove (P.61), Westhay Moor, Glastonbury, Somerset

    Received Not published

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