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3,312 approved · 66 refused · 185 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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 Closed11/00751/CPO/cond.3

    Erection of End Of Life Vehicle (ELV) and Non Ferrous Buildings, Two storey weighbridge Office and Fences (4m, 5m and 5.5 m high), and raising of ground level on part of site - details to satisfy conditiion 3 (Access & Parking)

    Springmead Works, Beeching Close, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1BB

    Received Not published
  2. Application WithdrawnSCC/3981/2022

    x 3 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.

    Monkton Elm Roundabout A38/535

    Received Not published
  3. Application ApprovedSCC/4038/2023

    Importation and deposit of waste material (soil, stone, concrete and brick) to level agricultural yard

    New House Farm Shapwick Road Westhay Glastonbury BA6 9TT

    Received Not published
  4. Application Approved4/38/10/0088/cond.5

    NEW PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PATH AND ANCILLARY WORKS (RESUBMISSION OF 4/38/09/0214) FROM SHUTTERN TO SHIRE HALL - details to satisfy condition 5 (New Signs)

    Shire Hall, Shuttern, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4EU

    Received Not published
  5. Application Approved093952/032

    ENTRANCE, RECEPTION AREA, OFFICE AND STAFF ROOM EXTENSION TO THE MAIN BUILDING

    Trinity First School, Nunney Road, FROME, BA11 4LB

    Received Not published
  6. Out to Consultation/ Decision PendingPL\2086\12

    S.73 APPLICATION TO VARY CONDITION 1 OF PLANNING PERMISSION NO 4/32/94/017, TO ALLOW THE CONTINUED USE OF THE SITE FOR THE IMPORTATION AND DEPOSIT OF INERT LANDFILL FOR A FURTHER 10 YEARS UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2015 - details to satisfy condition 10 (Reinstatement Scheme)

    Whiteball Quarry, Whiteball, Sampford Arundel, WELLINGTON, Somerset, TA21 0LY

    Received Not published
  7. Temporary Permission Expired1/07/04/022

    SITING OF TEMPORARY CLASSROOM AND TEMPORARY STORE DURING CONSTRUCTION OF APPROVED EXTENSION

    Brent Knoll Primary School, Brent Street, Brent Knoll, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA9 4EQ

    Received Not published
  8. Application Withdrawn14/04730/CPO

    Variation of Conditions 2 and 6 of Permission 11/00633/CPO dated 16 May 2011, to extend the end date of the existing workings, and to delay the submission of the restoration scheme

    Ham Hill Quarry, Ham Hill, Stoke Sub Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6RW

    Received Not published
  9. Application Approved11/00493/CPO/cond.7

    Alternative access and retention of peripheral vegetation to assist screening of a proposed Blue Lias extraction site being the subject of application no 10/03199/CPO - details to satisfy condition 7 (Landscaping Scheme)

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

    Received Not published
  10. Application Approved059593/001/Cond.12/1

    Article 27 submission of a scheme for the reclamation of the site for nature conservation pursuant to Condition 12 of Planning Permission 059593/001, dated 24 June 1997, for the excavation of peat from land

    P49 land off Northload (Oaks) Drove, Oaks Drove, Meare, Glastonbury

    Received Not published
  11. Application Approved094374/002

    SECTION 73 APPLICATION TO REMOVE CONDITION 17 OF PERMISSION NO 094374/001, WHICH REQUIRES DETAILS OF A SETTLEMENT/INTERCEPTION FACILITY TO RECEIVE DRAINAGE WATER PRIOR TO FINAL DISCHARGE TO RECEIVING WATER COURSE

    P219 Land at Westhay Heath, Meare, Glastonbury, Somerset

    Received Not published
  12. Application Approved3/39/03/047

    PROVISION OF A NEW TARMAC PATH WITH A PEDESTRIAN ACCESS GATE AND DROPPED KERBS WITH TACTILE PAVING AT THE ROAD CROSSING

    St Peters First School, Doniford Road, Williton, Somerset, TA4 4SF

    Received Not published
  13. Application Closed2014/1803/CNT

    Section 73 application to vary condition 1 of permission 2011/3320 to extend the duration of peat extraction until 30 September 2017 and postpone the date for completion of site restroration to 30 April 2018

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

    Received Not published
  14. Application ApprovedSCC/3547/2019

    Removal of existing fences, gates and posts and replacement with new. Removal of existing window and enlarging opening to form new doorway, installation of new door. Alteration to existing rainwater goods.

    Langford Budville Church of England Primary School Ritherdons Lane Langford Budville Wellington TA21 0RD

    Received Not published
  15. Screening/Scoping Opinion Decision Issued4/35/13/0022/cond.7

    Article 30 application submitted pursuant to Condition 3 attached to Planning Permission 4/35/13/0022 dated 18 March 2014, for the approval of details of the colour and finish of the metal cladding

    Greenham Quarry, Greenham, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0JU

    Received Not published
  16. Temporary Permission Expired4/32/05/006

    S.73 APPLICATION TO VARY CONDITION 1 OF PLANNING PERMISSION NO 4/32/94/017, TO ALLOW THE CONTINUED USE OF THE SITE FOR THE IMPORTATION AND DEPOSIT OF INERT LANDFILL FOR A FURTHER 10 YEARS UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2015

    Whiteball Quarry, Whiteball, Sampford Arundel, WELLINGTON, Somerset, TA21 0LY

    Received Not published
  17. Application Approved1/38/03/004

    REPLACEMENT OF TEMPORARY CLASSROOM WITH NEW CLASSROOM

    Othery Primary School, Fore Street, Othery, BRIDGWATER, Somerset, TA7 0PX

    Received Not published
  18. Application Approved02/03116/R3C

    INFILL EXTENSION TO FORM LIBRARY

    Keinton Mandeville Primary School, Chistles Lane, Keinton Mandeville, Somerset, TA11 6ES

    Received Not published
  19. Application Refused2014/0245/Cond.24

    Article 27 submission of revised 'Dust Suppression Scheme' pursuant to Condition 24 of Planning Permission 2014/0245/CNT dated 29 October 2014, for the excavation of peat

    O.S. Plot 0023 Sheet Nos. ST4639 & ST4739, Sharpham Crossing, Sharpham, Street, BA16 9SF

    Received Not published
  20. Temporary Permission Expired1/17/10/020

    SITING OF A PORTACABIN BUILDING FOR USE AS A BASE FOR CHILDREN'S CENTRE STAFF UNTIL NEW CHILDREN'S CENTRE (1/17/09/097) IS OPERATIONAL IN NOVEMBER 2010

    Cheddar First School, Hillfield, CHEDDAR, Somerset, BS27 3HN

    Received Not published
  21. Application Approved03/02734/CPO

    INSTALLATION OF THREE ELECTRICAL KIOSKS TO HOUSE ELECTRICAL AND PLANT CONTROL

    Yeovil Pen Mill Sewage Treatment Works, Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5BJ

    Received Not published
  22. Application Approved1/08/02/053

    INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY EXTENSION AND ADDITIONAL CHAIR STORAGE

    Hamp Academy, Rhode Lane, BRIDGWATER, Somerset

    Received Not published
  23. Application Validated09/02507/R3C

    INSTALLATION OF GRASS REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM TO IMPROVE EXISTING GRASS AREA FOR CAR PARKING

    South Petherton Junior School, Hayes End, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5DY

    Received Not published
  24. Application Approved1/25/16/026

    Section 73 Application for the Variation of Conditions for Application No: 1/25/12/007 - Cond 1:Time Limit (Commencement), Cond 3: Time Limit (Completion and Restoration) for the importation of soils and subsoils for land improvement on former landfill site adjacent to the M5 Motorway

    Land to the South of the River Brue, New Road, East Huntspill, HIGHBRIDGE, Somerset

    Received Not published

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