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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3,312 approved · 66 refused · 185 withdrawn.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: 13 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Approved17/01476/CPO/Cond3

    Article 27 submission for the discharge of Condition 3 - Materials of permission 17/01476/CPO dated: 6 July 2017

    YPH Saracen Business Park, Artillery Road, Brympton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8RP

    Received Not published
  2. Application Approved17/02084/CPO/Cond 16

    Details so satisfy Condition 16: Biodiversity Enhancement (Net Gain) A Biodiversity Mitigation and Enhancement Plan (BMEP) shall be submitted to, and be approved in writing by, the Waste Planning Authority prior to commencement of the importation of waste materials. Photographs of the installed features will also be submitted to the Waste Planning Authority within two months of completion of the importation of waste materials and remodelling of the land. The content of the BMEP shall include the following: a) wildflower grassland, native trees and pond and wetland with native marginal planting as identified within the site landscape plans; b) new trees to include high nectar producing species to encourage a range of invertebrates to the site, to provide continued foraging for bats (the Royal Horticultural Society guide, “RHS Perfect for Pollinators, www.rhs.org.uk/perfectforpollinators” provides a list of suitable plants both native and non-native); c) creation of at least two habitat piles, consisting of logs, brash and/or grass cuttings 1m2 , within the northwest corner of the site; d) four Beaumaris Woodstone maxi bat boxes, or similar, will be installed onto individual mature trees around the site’s boundary, facing south or west at a height above 3 metres, and maintained thereafter; e) four 2F Schwegler Bat Boxes, or similar, will be installed onto individual mature trees around the site’s boundary, facing south or west at a height above 3 metres, and maintained thereafter; f) six standard hazel dormouse nest boxes will be installed into the species rich hedgerow around the boundaries of the site, placed at least 20m apart, and maintained thereafter; and g) four standard bird boxes, purchased or built, will be installed on to a mature tree on site, facing east or north, at a height above 3m, and maintained thereafter. Reason: In accordance with Government policy for the enhancement of biodiversity within development as set out in paragraph 170(d) of the National Planning Policy Framework. …of permission 17/02084/CPO Importation of Inert Subsoil to raise the area of holes 8, 9 & 10

    Cricket St. Thomas Golf Club Windwhistle Cricket St. Thomas Chard TA20 4DG

    Received Not published
  3. Application Approved3/21/10/116/cond.10

    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 10 (Screening & Security)

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

    Received Not published
  4. Application Approved4/06/09/0033/cond.5

    ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY PERMANENT CHILDRENS CENTRE ADJACENT TO BISHOPS LYDEARD VILLAGE HALL - DETAILS TO SATISFY CONDITION 5 (BOUNDARY TREATMENTS)

    42, Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard, TAUNTON, TA4 3LH

    Received Not published
  5. Application Approved4/25/15/0035/Cond.8

    Article 27 submission of details of a re-survey for badgers pursuant to Condition No. 8 of Planning Permission 4/25/15/0035 dated 12 January 2016, for the Demolition and rebuilding of Brock House Childrens Centre

    Parish Playing Fields, Vilberie Close, Norton Fitzwarren, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA2 6RS

    Received Not published
  6. Application ApprovedSCC/3795/2021

    Works ancillary to the operation and restoration of Westdown Quarry, including the construction of an upgraded access, on land that sits outside the ROMP and IDO boundaries.

    Westdown Quarry Whatley Frome Somerset (OS ST 719 661)

    Received Not published
  7. Application Approved3/21/03/110

    THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO STOREY CLASSROOM EXTENSION TO THE GIBBS BUILDING AND DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING TEMPORARY BUILDING

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

    Received Not published
  8. Application ApprovedSCC/3669/2019

    Renewal of Planning Permission for Modular Building E520TE

    Sky College Pickeridge Close Taunton TA2 7HW

    Received Not published
  9. Application Closed11/01864/R3C/cond.4

    Construction of a New building to House a Pre-school plus Pedestrian Access and Temporary Construction Access - details to satisfy condition 4 (Materials)

    Preston C of E VC Primary School, The Tooze, YEOVIL, Somerset, BA21 3PH

    Received Not published
  10. Application Approved2017/3147/CNT/Cond9

    Application to discharge Condition 9 Lighting (i) Prior to their installation details of the external lighting units to be mounted on the reception building shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Waste Planning Authority. Thereafter the development shall be undertaken fully in accordance with the scheme so approved. (ii) No external lighting shall be operated at the site except within the permitted operating hours and the 30 minutes immediately before and after those hours. Reason: To reduce the visual impact of the development and minimise nightglow in the interests of the amenities of the area.

    Unit 22 Evercreech Junction Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6NA

    Received Not published
  11. Application Approved951758

    Operation of a Waste Transfer Station etc.

    Yeovil HWRC, Artillery Road, Brympton, Yeovil, BA22 8YH

    Received Not published
  12. Application Approved089639/011

    ERECTION OF A GAZEBO FOR USE AS AN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM, PLUS THE ERECTION OF A COVERED SANDPIT

    Rode First VC School, High Street, Rode, Frome, Somerset, BA11 6NZ

    Received Not published
  13. Application Approved1/08/15/054/Cond 15

    Article 27 application to satisfy the discharge of Condition 15 - (Diversion of Towpath BW23/83) of application 1/08/15/054 dated 14th July 2015 for the Construction of a new road (Colley Lane Southern Access Road)

    Land between Showground Road/Marsh Lane and, Parrett Way, Colley Lane Industrial Estate, Bridgwater, Somerset

    Received Not published
  14. Application Closed1/09/02/014

    CHANGE OF USE FROM STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION OF AGGREGATES AND SAND TO PROCESSING, STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION OF INERT MATERIALS, AND ERECTION OF TEMPORARY SITE OFFICE

    Industrial site, Plum Lane, Dunwear, Bridgwater, Somerset

    Received Not published
  15. Temporary Permission Expired1/01/07/010

    RELOCATION OF 3-BAY TEMPORARY CLASSROOM

    Ashcott Primary School, Ashcott, BRIDGWATER, Somerset, TA7 9PP

    Received Not published
  16. Application Approved16/00696/R3C/Cond10

    Atricle 27 submission to satisfy the discharge of Condition:10 of application No:16/00696/R3C - Landscape planting for: The construction of a two storey, 14 classroom primary school with community use and associated facilities on land at Lufton, Lufton Lane, Brympton, Yeovil

    Land at Lufton, Lufton, BRYMPTON, Yeovil, BA22 8SX

    Received Not published
  17. Application Approved1/08/15/054/Cond13

    Discharge of Condition 13 of 1/08/15/054 Programme of archaeological works Before the commencement of the development hereby permitted, a programme of archaeological works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the County Planning Authority. The programme of archaeological works shall accord with a written scheme of investigation that shall first have been submitted to and approved in writing by the County Planning Authority. Once approved, the programme of archaeological works shall be implemented in full for the duration of the construction phase of the development hereby permitted.

    Land between Showground Road/Marsh Lane and, Parrett Way, Colley Lane Industrial Estate, Bridgwater, Somerset

    Received Not published
  18. Application Withdrawn4/14/09/0017

    CHILDRENS CENTRE WITH CAR PARKING PLUS VEHICLE CANOPY TO REPLACE GARAGES BEING REMOVED

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

    Received Not published
  19. Application Approved08/00976/CPO/COND24

    Submission of Details Condition 24 - Water Interest

    Quarry Farm, Sherborne Road, Henstridge, TEMPLECOMBE, BA8 0PH

    Received Not published
  20. Application Refused08/00691/CPO

    THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN EXISTING WASTE MANAGEMENT SITE WITHOUT COMPLIANCE WITH PLANNING CONDITION NO 9 (RELATING TO INTERIM NOISE LIMIT) OF PLANNING PERMISSION NO 07/02486/CPO (DATED 30 AUGUST 2007)

    Whiscombe Hill Landfill Site, Somertonfield Road, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6HY

    Received Not published
  21. Application Approved10/00231/CPO

    SECTION 96 APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF CONDITIONS ON PERMISSION 2621a DATED 3 DECEMBER 1951 FOR QUARRYING OF STONE

    Badgers Sett Farm, Badgers Cross, Somerton, Somerset

    Received Not published
  22. Temporary Permission Expired1/50/10/123

    Renewal of permission for a temporary classroom unit (E.485)

    Wedmore County First School, Blackford Road, WEDMORE, Somerset, BS28 4BS

    Received Not published
  23. Application Approved4/38/17/0205/Cond13

    Submission of Scheme to satisfy the discharge of Condition 13: Archaeological Excavation 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
  24. Application Approved1/39/09/010/COND.3

    DETAILS TO SATISFY CONDITION 3 (ACCESS TO HIGHWAY)

    Otterhampton Primary School, School Lane, Combwich, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2QS

    Received Not published

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