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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3,312 approved · 66 refused · 185 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Application Approved3/21/09/061/COND.5

    DETAILS TO SATISFY CONDITION 5

    Sewage Pumping Station, Warren Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG

    Received Not published
  2. Application Approved1/52/04/004

    IMPROVEMENTS TO WEST HUNTSPILL SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS TO PROVIDE A SMALL KIOSK TO CONTAIN CONTROL EQUIPMENT FOR SCREENING PLANT

    West Huntspill Sewage Treatment Works, West Huntspill, Somerset

    Received Not published
  3. Application Closed2013/0529

    Demolition of temporary buildings 092 (TC), 093 (TD) and E367 (TQ).

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

    Received Not published
  4. Application Closed1/17/16/2952/Scoping

    Scoping Opinion for the proposed northern extension to existing quarry

    Callow Rock Quarry, Shipham Road, Shipham, CHEDDAR, BS27 3DQ

    Received Not published
  5. Screening/Scoping Opinion Decision IssuedPL\2643\14\SCREEN

    Request for a Screening Opinion for the Installation of Ultra Violet disinfection channel with tidal pump station

    Highbridge Pumping Station, Highbridge, Somerset

    Received Not published
  6. Application Closed042103/003

    COMPOSTING OF GREEN WASTE AND THE STORAGE OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS COMPRISING THE RETENTION OF EXISTING 2.6 HECTARE STORAGE AREA; IMPORTATION AND DEPOSITION OF CLAY, TOPSOIL AND UNRIDDINGS TO FORM 1.0 HECTARE STORAGE AREA EXTENSION (WITH ADDITIONAL IMPORTATION OF INERT WASTE MATERIALS FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES); FORMATION OF LEACHATE LAGOON AND INTERNAL ROADWAY; AND FORMATION OF 1.7 HECTARE OPEN WATER LAKE ON LAND AT BURTLE ROAD, WESTHAY, GLASTONBURY, SOMERSET

    E J Godwin (Peat Industries) Ltd Factory Site, Burtle Road, Westhay, GLASTONBURY, Somerset

    Received Not published
  7. Application Approved1/37/17/00101/Cond10

    Discharge of Condition No.10: Landscaping Before the commencement of the development hereby permitted a landscape planting scheme, which shall include the following: - (a) details of existing trees and hedgerows within the application site and any adjacent areas within the applicant’s control (indicating those to be retained and measures for their protection during the course of development); (b) a planting schedule (identifying the species of trees and shrubs, location, numbers and planting densities); (c) details of aftercare (including details of watering and mulching, checks on guards, staking and tying, weed control and refirming after hard frost or severe winds, etc); (d) details of hard landscaping, paving, mounding / bunds and turfing; and (e) a programme of implementation, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Waste Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall be carried out within the periods stated within the programme starting with the date of commencement of the development. For a period of five years following their planting the new trees / shrubs shall be protected and maintained, and any trees / shrubs which die, or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the following planting season with other of similar size and species except where it is impractical for the replacement of existing mature trees/shrubs. During the five year aftercare period, only where an existing mature tree / shrub has been lost as a result of the development hereby permitted, or where prevailing conditions indicate replacement planting of like for like would be certain to fail, shall replacement planting with other species (of an appropriate size and suitable alternative species fit for purpose) be planted in the first planting season following any such loss of planting. Reason: In the interest of the visual amenities of the area.

    Land at Showground Road Showground Road Bridgwater TA6 6AJ

    Received Not published
  8. Application Approved17/01602/CPO

    Installation of anaeorobic digestion facility at Bearley Farm and a linked access road from the site to the A303 via New Spittles Farm, incorporating erection of anaerobic digestion plant, associated equipment and on site infrastructure

    Bearley Farm, Bearley lane, Tintinhull, YEOVIL, Somerset, BA22 8PE

    Received Not published
  9. Application Approved4/38/07/198

    ERECTION OF 2 NO PVC COVERED STEEL-FRAMED CANOPIES

    Ladymead Community School, Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7QP

    Received Not published
  10. Application Approved100686/003

    Section 96 application for determination of conditions for excavation of peat

    P152, Sharpham Lane and Allotment Drove

    Received Not published
  11. Application Approved060270/010

    Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    Frome Household Waste Recycling Centre, Marston Lane Trading Estate, Frome

    Received Not published
  12. Application Approved4/38/11/0085

    Section 192 Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Use or Development for the erection of a "Children's Play Equipment" store

    Archbishop Cranmer Primary School, Cranmer Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1XU

    Received Not published
  13. Application Approved02/00002/CPO

    PROPOSED KIOSK TO HOUSE SEWER CONTROL EQUIPMENT

    Crewkerne Recreation Ground, Off South Street, CREWKERNE, Somerset

    Received Not published
  14. Application Approved2010/0044/cond.18

    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 18 (Reclaimation Scheme)

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

    Received Not published
  15. Application WithdrawnSCC/3979/2022

    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.

    Washford Cross Roundabout A39/605 Williton

    Received Not published
  16. Application Approved3/18/05/003

    RETENTION OF EXISTING BUGGY TRACK USING ROAD SCALPINGS ALREADY IN PLACE

    Kilve Court Residential Education Centre, Kilve, BRIDGWATER, TA5 1EA

    Received Not published
  17. Application ApprovedSCC/3736/2020/Cond8

    Application seeking full permission for the erection of a new teaching block, multi-use games area & extension of an existing car park within the grounds of Sky College. Condition 8 - Travel Plan

    Sky College Pickeridge Close Taunton TA2 7HW

    Received Not published
  18. Application Approved15/05402/Cond.4/1

    Article 27 resubmission of details pursuant to Condition Number 4 :(Hedgerow Realignment) of Planning Permission 15/05402/CPO dated 15 April 2016, for the 'Importation of soils for ground remodelling, landscaping and associated works including access improvements'

    Smoke Acre Farm, Marsh Lane, Yeovil Marsh, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3QA

    Received Not published
  19. Application Approved1/14/03/001

    RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR PARTIAL REMOVAL OF SCHOOL'S CAR PARK WALL

    Catcott Primary School, Manor Road, Catcott, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9HD

    Received Not published
  20. Application Approved3/32/16/018/NMA

    S96A Mon material amendment to permitted application for the Construction of a Building for the Storage of Intermediate Level Radioactive Waste Materials (Variation of Building Design Approved by Planning Permission No. 3/32/12/030 (Dated 12th July 2012).

    Hinkley Point A, Hinkley Point Power Station, Stogursey, BRIDGWATER, Somerset, TA5 1YA

    Received Not published
  21. Application Approved11/02536/CPO/cond.2

    Temporary Storage of Construction Waste/Aggregates - details to satisfy condition 2 (ii) Inventory of Items on Site

    Plot 21, Artillery Road, Lufton Trading Estate, Yeovil, BA22 8QR

    Received Not published
  22. Application Approved4/38/08/0530

    EXTENSION TO ACCOMMODATE 4 NO. CLASSROOMS, 2 NO. GROUP ROOMS PLUS ANCILLARY WORKS INCLUDING ROOF-MOUNTED PHOTO-VOLTAIC PANELS ON THE EXISTING BUILDING

    Parkfield Primary School, Parkfield Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4RT

    Received Not published
  23. Application Approved4/38/17/0205/Cond22

    Submission of Scheme to satisfy the discharge of Condition 22: Provision for Otter Protection 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, Taunton

    Received Not published
  24. Application Closed085790/005

    VARIATION OF PLANNING CONDITION ON PERMISSION M.25/1/76 FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE END DATE OF QUARRYING FROM FEBRUARY 2042 TO DECEMBER 2064

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

    Received Not published

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