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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3,312 approved · 66 refused · 185 withdrawn.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: 12 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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.

More application records

  1. Screening/Scoping Opinion Decision Issued1/08/10/059/cond.5

    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 5 (Noise Control Scheme)

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

    Received Not published
  2. Application Approved4/38/09/0006/cond.7

    CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-STOREY BUILDING FOR USE AS A POST-16 VOCATIONAL CENTRE FOR SPORT AND LEISURE; PLUS THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-STOREY 4-CLASSROOM TEACHING BLOCK - DETAILS TO SATISFY CONDITION 7 (PROTECTION OF TREES)

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

    Received Not published
  3. Application Approved011493/012/cond.36

    CONDITIONS TO SATISFY CONDITION 36

    Doulting Stone Quarry, Chelynch Road, Doulting, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PZ

    Received Not published
  4. Application Approved17/02965/CPO/Cond9

    Submission of Article 27 scheme to satisfy the discharge of Comdition 9: Landscaping of Retrospective application 17/02965/CPO dated - wood recycling and processing waste management site

    Longman Wood Recycling, Camp Road, Henstridge, Templecombe, BA8 0TN

    Received Not published
  5. Application Approved1/08/11/024/cond.26

    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 - details to satisfy condition 26 (Travel Plan - Wet Leisure)

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

    Received Not published
  6. Application Approved4/31/10/0005

    RETROSPECTIVE PLANNING APPLICATION FOR THE RETENTION OF A SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT SERVICING THE HOTEL

    Mount Somerset Hotel, Lower Henlade, Taunton, TA3 5NB

    Received Not published
  7. Application Approved036327/008

    CHANGE OF USE FROM RESIDENTIAL TO EDUCATIONAL USE OF THE CARETAKERS HOUSE

    Horrington Primary School, West Horrington, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3EB

    Received Not published
  8. Screening/Scoping Opinion Decision IssuedSCC/4009/2022/SCR

    Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Opinion Request: A 1072m2 western extension of the existing Water Recycling Centre (WRC) is proposed to accommodate a range of new assets as outlined in the Screening Opinion Request Documentation. The proposed works will provide improved sewage treatment for the Hardington Mandeville area and wider catchment and will comply with revised regulatory requirements.

    Hardington Mandeville Water Recycling Centre (WRC) Wimborough Lane BA22 9PN

    Received Not published
  9. Application Approved015197/001

    ROMP - Excavation of peat from land.

    P89, Oaks Drove, Westhay Moor, MEARE, Somerset

    Received Not published
  10. Application Approved2011/2934/cond.8

    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 8 (Surface Water Drainage)

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

    Received Not published
  11. Application Withdrawn05/00039/LBC

    PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO MAIN ENTRANCE TO IMPROVE DISABLED ACCESS

    Dillington House, Ilminster, TA19 9DT

    Received Not published
  12. Application Approved2017/1022/CNT

    Deepening of Halecombe Quarry by the extraction of limestone, replacement of existing asphalt plant with a new asphalt plant and associated facilities, retention of the concrete batching plant and the reopening of the access road to Rookery Farm with relinquishment of the existing permission and extension of end date for the entire quarry and all quarrying activities to 31 December 2044 with restoration to be completed by December 2046

    Halecombe Quarry, Leigh On Mendip, Somerset

    Received Not published
  13. Temporary Permission Expired08/02481/R3C

    RETENTION OF TEMPORARY BUILDINGS E.682 AND E.683

    Wincanton Primary School, Station Road, WINCANTON, Somerset, BA9 9DZ

    Received Not published
  14. Application Approved4/08/05/004

    SECTION 73 APPLICATION TO VARY CONDITION 18 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 4/08/03/032 TO PROVIDE FOR BALING, SORTING AND RECYCLING OF WASTE MATERIAL INSIDE THE PROPOSED NEW TRANSFER STATION BUILDING

    Priorswood Household Waste Recycling Centre and Depot, Crown Industrial Estate, Venture Way, Taunton, Somerset

    Received Not published
  15. Temporary Permission Expired4/14/14/0047

    Modular double classroom unit

    Creech St Michael Primary School, Hyde Lane, Creech St Michael, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA3 5QQ

    Received Not published
  16. Application Approved1/08/12/155/Cond.24

    Article 27 submission of details pursuant to Condition 24 of Planning Permission 1/08/12/155 dated 7 December 2012, for the Variation of conditions 2, 13 and 14 of permission 1/08/10/059 to allow minor changes to elevations of main building, retention of former caretakers house and garages and extension to time to fulfil sports development requirements

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

    Received Not published
  17. Application Approved2009/0660/cond.4

    CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-STOREY BUILDING FOR USE AS A SIXTH FORM, PLUS ANCILLARY WORKS; DETAILS TO SATISFY CONDITION 4 (EXTERNAL RENDER COLOUR)

    Frome Community College, Bath Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HQ

    Received Not published
  18. Application Approved1/45/11/008/cond.2

    Construction and use of Lagoons for the Storage of Digestate (from Anaeobic Digestion Plant) and Construction of Private Way (Retrospective) in O.S. Field No 0006 (pt) to North of Swang Farm - details to satisfy condition 2 (Lagoon Cover)

    Swang Farm, Cannington, BRIDGWATER, Somerset, TA5 2NJ

    Received Not published
  19. Application ApprovedSCC/3633/2019/Cond7

    Condition 7- Sustainable Drainage Scheme

    Podimore Recycling Centre Lower Dairy Farm Podimore Yeovil Somerset BA22 8LG

    Received Not published
  20. Application Approved3/21/07/115

    APPLICATION TO ERECT MODULAR PASTORAL SUPPORT CENTRE BUILDING

    West Somerset Community College, Bircham Road, Alcombe, MINEHEAD, Somerset, TA24 6AY

    Received Not published
  21. Application Approved2009/1823

    S.73 APPLICATION FOR THE VARIATION OF CONDITION 3 OF PERMISSION 054492/040 DATED 1 NOVEMBER 2007 (DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED DETAILS) FOR THE USE OF LAND FOR STOCKPILING OF PROCESSED RECYCLED MATERIAL TO CHANGE THE GROUND LEVELS BY THE IMPORTATION OF MATERIAL ON LAND WEST OF SOUTHWOOD WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY

    Evercreech Junction Industrial Area, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6LX

    Received Not published
  22. Application Closed1/13/17/00012/Cond35

    Application for the Discharge of Condition 35 of Planning Permission ref: 1/13/17/00012 (Castle Hill Quarry Extension) Summary: Submission of Details relating to Landscape and Ecological Management Plan

    Castle Hill Quarry, Chad's Hill, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2QF

    Received Not published
  23. Application Approved1/22/09/006/cond.5

    CHANGE OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL LAND (FORMER LANDFILL) WITH DEPOSITED MATERIAL TO A NATURE RESERVE - DETAILS TO SATISFY CONDITION 5 (PLANTING SCHEME)

    Land off Hurst Lane (OS.4478Bpt), Cossington, Bridgwater, Somerset

    Received Not published
  24. Application Closed036297/007/COND11

    ARTICLE 21 APPLICATION FOR THE APPROVAL OF DETAILS PURSUANT TO CONDITION 11 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 036297/007 DATED 18 APRIL 2005 SCHEME FOR FLOODLIGHTING

    West Cranmore Quarry, West Cranmore, Shepton Mallet, Somerset

    Received Not published

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