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3,312 approved · 66 refused · 185 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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  1. Application Approved1/17/15/059

    S.73 application to vary condition 1 of Planning Permission 1/17/04/059 dated 10 February 2005, to extend the use of the tip for a further 5 years until 1st August 2020

    Batts Combe Quarry, Warrens Hill, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3LR

    Received Not published
  2. Application Approved1/08/12/113/cond.5

    Four Classroom Extension and Ancillary Link with additional car parking and hard surfaced play area - details to satisfy condition 5 (Tree Removal)

    St. Marys Primary School, Oakfield Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7LX

    Received Not published
  3. Application Approved4/30/02/018

    UNDERGROUND PUMPING STATION WITH ABOVE GROUND CONTROL AND DOSING KIOSKS AND VEHICLE TURNING AREA IN CONNECTION WITH FIRST TIME SEWERAGE SCHEME

    Car Park Queens Arms, Pitminster, Somerset

    Received Not published
  4. Application Approved03/00044/R3C

    CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS ROAD AND ADDITIONAL PARKING TO CREATE A ONE WAY TRAFFIC SYSTEM WITHIN THE SITE

    The Fiveways Centre, Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset

    Received Not published
  5. Application Approved1/09/09/010

    SECTION 73 APPLICATION TO VARY CONDITIONS 10 AND 23 OF PERMISSION 1/09/06/018 TO AMEND HOURS OF PERMITTED VEHICLE MOVEMENTS; ALLOW 30 MINUTES SITE AND VEHICLE CLEANING AT THE END OF THE WORKING HOURS, AND ALLOW THE SALE OF RECYCLED PRODUCTS OR WASTE IN LOADS OF 250 KG OR MORE

    Dunwear Depot, River Lane, Dunwear, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0AA

    Received Not published
  6. Application Approved4/14/13/0001

    Installation of a new 3m high Chainlink Fence and Double Gate

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

    Received Not published
  7. Application Approved1/08/13/004

    Renewal of temporary planning permission for the retention of Modular Building E787TD & E788TE

    Penrose School, Albert Street, BRIDGWATER, Somerset, TA6 7ET

    Received Not published
  8. Application Approved02/03383/R3C

    EXTENSION TO THE REAR OF THE EXISTING SCIENCE BLOCK TO FORM NEW SCIENCE LABORATORY AND EXTENDED PREPARATION SPACE WITH DEMOLITION OF EXISTING TEMPORARY BUILDING

    Huish Episcopi Secondary School, Huish Episcopi, LANGPORT, TA10 9SS

    Received Not published
  9. Temporary Permission Expired12/03937/R3C

    Retention of modular classroom E54/TB

    Castle Primary School, Stoke sub Hamdon, Yeovil, Somerset, TA14 6RE

    Received Not published
  10. Application Approved02/01852/R3C

    ERECTION OF LIVESTOCK BUILDING ON LAND

    Hill Farm, Jarmany Hill, Barton St. David, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6DA

    Received Not published
  11. Application Approved067813/002

    Proposed peat extraciton Northload Drove, (or Oak's Drove) Westhay Moor

    P256, Oak's Drove, Westhay Moor Drove, Westhay Moor, Godney

    Received Not published
  12. Application Approved17/03257/CPO/Cond28

    Application to Discharge Condition 28 (Floodplain Compensation Scheme): "The development hereby permitted shall not be commenced until such time as a scheme for floodplain compensation has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Waste Planning Authority. The scheme shall be fully implemented and subsequently maintained, in accordance with the timing / phasing arrangements embodied within the scheme, or within any other period as may subsequently be agreed, in writing, by the local planning authority. Reason: To prevent any increase flood risk associated with modifying the floodplain." Of Planning Permission: 17/03257/CPO.

    Brains Farm, Moor Lane, Wincanton, BA9 9RA

    Received Not published
  13. Application Refused1/47/04/003

    CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING POULTRY AND CALF REARING BUILDINGS FOR IN-VESSEL COMPOSTING OF CHICKEN LITTER AND OTHER ORGANIC MATERIALS PRODUCED LOCALLY INVOLVING STORAGE OF COMPOST AND ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS

    Clayland Corner Farm, Combwich, Stogursey, Bridgwater

    Received Not published
  14. Application Validated09/00080/R3C

    ERECTION OF OUTREACH CHILDRENS CENTRE FOR LOCAL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH DROP-IN FACILITY FOR VISITORS ON LAND

    Barwick & Stoford Primary School, Mill Lane, Barwick, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9TH

    Received Not published
  15. Application Approved1/08/10/078/cond.3

    Article 30 Application - Submission of details of materials pursuant to Condition 3 of Planning Permission 1/08/10/078 dated 9 June 2010

    Chilton Trinity Technology College, Chilton Street, BRIDGWATER, TA6 3JA

    Received Not published
  16. Application WithdrawnSCC/3970/2022

    x 4 roundabout advertisement/sponsorship signs. The facia of each sign measures 500 x 1000 mm with a depth of 2mm, installed at a height of 260mm from the ground to the base of the sign. The sign will be mounted onto two galvanised tubular steel posts, height: 885mm (above ground 760mm, below ground 125mm) x 60mm diameter, fixing: two clips per post. The signs are made of road traffic grade recycled material composite. There will be only one advertiser per roundabout and each sign will be identical, displaying their company branding above a message reading "Somerset County Council supporting local businesses". Advertising on a roundabout is taken up on a minimum one-year contract and the message will remain constant during this time. All designs will be approved by Somerset County Council prior to going into production.

    Keyford Roundabout A37/145 Barwick

    Received Not published
  17. Application Approved4/08/18/0004/OB

    Construction of a 2 form entry Primary School and Nursery, including associated access arrangements, car parking, 3G Sports Pitch and hard and soft landscaping

    Nerrols Farm Primary School, Nerrols Drive, Cheddon Fitzpaine, TAUNTON, TA2 8QE

    Received Not published
  18. Application Approved01/01987

    VARIATION OF CONDITION 6 OF PLANNING PERMISSION REF: 00/03162/R3C DTD 27.02.01 TO ALLOW TEMPORARY UNIT (E066) TO REMAIN ON SITE UNTIL 31.01.03

    Avishayes Community Primary School, Fairway Rise, Avishayes Road, CHARD, Somerset

    Received Not published
  19. Temporary Permission Expired1/01/06/025

    REVIEW APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF CONDITIONS ON PERMISSION 1/01/90/014 DATED 04/02/1992 FOR THE EXTRACTIONS OF PEAT

    ASHCOTT HEATH, MEARE, GLASTONBURY, SOMERSET, BA6 9SX

    Received Not published
  20. Application ApprovedSCC/3838/2021/ROMP/cond 6a,6g,6j&46

    Discharge of conditions 6 (a) - Soil Replacement Strategy, Condition 6 (g) - Planting and landscaping details, Condition 6 (j) – Fencing details, Condition 46 - Fencing details in relation to application number SCC/3838/2021/ROMP

    Westdown Quarry, Whatley, Frome, BA11 3LF

    Received Not published
  21. Temporary Permission Expired11/04506/CPO

    Infill of a 0.65 Hectare area with Soils and Hardcore and Restoration to Agricultural Pasture

    Pipplepen Farm, Pipplepen Lane, South Perrott, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3HS

    Received Not published
  22. Application Approved2013/2083/Cond3

    Article 27 submission of details pursuant to condition no 3 (Noise Mitigation) of Planning Permission 2013/2083 dated 10th February 2015 for "Construction of Anaerobic Digestion Plant".

    Unit 22, Evercreech Junction, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6NA

    Received Not published
  23. Application Approved1/20/03/006

    CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STOREY 8 BAY CLASSROOM EXTENSION AND THE DEMOLITION OF 6 TEMPORARY CLASSROOM UNITS

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

    Received Not published
  24. Permitted Development17/01258/R3C

    Section 192 Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Use or Development for the installation of a timber built 'shed' style unit to house an eco-toilet system adjacent to the surfaced playcourt on the detached playing field

    North Cadbury C of E Primary School, Cary Road, North Cadbury, YEOVIL, BA22 7DE

    Received Not published

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