England · Local authority

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3,312 approved · 66 refused · 185 withdrawn.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: 14 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Interactive planning map loads with JavaScript. Dataset sources are linked below.

Download Article 4 coverage for all authorities (CSV)

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 Approved3/39/14/032/Cond.3

    Article 27 submission of an Erosion Protection Scheme pursuant to Condition Number 3 of Planning Permission 3/39/14/032 dated 13 January 2015, for the Construction of a new footbridge and ramp across "The Swill"

    Land crossing over "The Swill", Doniford, Watchet, TA23 0TQ

    Received Not published
  2. Application Approved014418/002

    ROMP: Extraction of peat

    P83 land between South Drain & Vanity Rhyne, Westhay Heath, Meare, Glastonbury, BA6 9TT

    Received Not published
  3. Application Approved2012/1085 /COND.8

    Anaerobic Digestion Plant, including 3 no Digestate Tanks, Generator Set (including flare stack), Fencing, Hardstanding and other Ancillary Development; plus a 1.7 km Underground Pipeline (to White House Farm, Wyke Champflower). Details to satisfy condition 8 - Archaeology

    Land to the West of Lambrook Pig Unit, Lamyatt, SHEPTON MALLET, Somerset, BA4 6NX

    Received Not published
  4. Application Approved17/03257/CPO

    Full planning permission for the demolition of existing agricultural buildings and erection of an on-farm anaerobic digestion plant, for the processing of agricultural manures, crops, crop residues and pasteurized food waste, together with the change of use of the agricultural dwelling (Use Class C3) to the plant office (Use Class B1); earthworks and bunding; technical plant; food compensation; a new site access off Moor Lane; landscaping and ancillary infrastructure

    Brains Farm, Moor Lane, Wincanton, BA9 9RA

    Received Not published
  5. Application Approved103275/001/COND14

    Submission of Details Condition 14

    P213 Land West of Heathway Drove, Meare Heath, Meare

    Received Not published
  6. Application ApprovedSCC/3745/2020/Cond15

    Application to discharge condition 15 (Site Investigation – Contaminated Land) of permission SCC/3745/2020: No development shall take place until: a) A comprehensive desk-top study carried out to identify and evaluate all potential sources and impacts of land and/or groundwater contamination relevant to the site, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. b) Where any such potential sources and impacts have been identified, a site investigation has been carried out to fully characterise the nature and extent of any land and/or groundwater contamination and its implications. The site investigation shall not be commenced until the extent and methodology of the site investigation have been agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. c) A written method statement for the remediation of land and/or groundwater contamination affecting the site shall be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of remediation. The method statement shall include an implementation timetable and monitoring proposals, and a remediation verification methodology. The site shall be remediated in accordance with the approved method statement, with no deviation from the statement without the express written agreement of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To protect the amenities and safety of future occupiers and the environment from the effects of potentially harmful substances and in accordance with Policy D24 of the Sedgemoor District Local Plan (2011-2032).

    Saltlands Transport Depot Saltlands Avenue Bridgwater TA6 3JG

    Received Not published
  7. Temporary Permission Expired4/53/11/0003

    S.73 application to vary condition no 2 of permission 4/06/06/015 to retain a temporary classroom unit

    Cotford St Luke Primary School, Bethell Mead, Cotford St Luke, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1HZ

    Received Not published
  8. Application ClosedPL\PL\1000\08

    SCREENING OPINION RE APPLICATION TO VARY CONDITION 5 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 101341/026 TO INCREASE OUTPUT LIMIT FROM 6 MILLION TO 8 MILLION TONNES PER ANNUM

    Torr Works, East Cranmore, SHEPTON MALLET, Somerset, BA4 4SQ

    Received Not published
  9. Application Approved4/08/18/0004/Cond15

    Discharge of Condition 15: requires a reptile mitigation strategy to be approved by the County Council and be implemented in full before any groundworks of vegetation clearance commences.

    Land off Nerrols Drive Taunton TA2 8QE

    Received Not published
  10. Application Approved07/01903/R13

    REOPENING OF A BLOCKED-UP GATEWAY AND CONSTRUCTION OF A RAMP TO PROVIDE ACCESS FROM THE CAR PARK TO KITCHEN

    Ashlands C of E First School, North Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7AL

    Received Not published
  11. Application Approved4/38/12/0053/cond.5

    Construction of a Temporary Road from Priory Bridge Road to the western end of Priory Park near to no.42. - details to satisfy condition 5 (Emergency Flood Plan)

    Former Priory Bridge Car Park from Priory Bridge Road to, Priory Park, Taunton

    Received Not published
  12. Application Approved05/02301/R3C

    EXTENSION TO SPORTS CENTRE; PLUS INSTALLATION OF A WINDOW IN EXISTING BUILDING

    Stanchester Sports Centre, East Stoke, Stoke sub Hamdon, Yeovil, Somerset, TA14 6UG

    Received Not published
  13. Application Approved003589/002

    ROMP - Extraction of peat

    P3 Land at Westhay Heath & Westhay Moor, Westhay Heath, Meare

    Received Not published
  14. Application ApprovedSCC/3633/2019/Cond15

    Condition 15- Construction & operation mitigation

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

    Received Not published
  15. Application Approved06/02769/R3C/cond.4

    ERECTION OF NEW 8 BAY ELLIOTT REFERRAL UNIT TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING FENCING WITH 2.4M HIGH PALLISADE FENCING AND ADDITIONAL HARD PAVING - DETAILS TO SATISFY CONDITION 4 (LANDSCAPING)

    Chard Pupil Referral Unit (STEPS Centre), Bradfield Way, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2BG

    Received Not published
  16. Screening/Scoping Opinion Decision IssuedSCC/4149/2026/SCR

    Request for an EIA Screening Opinion under Regulation 6 (1) of The Town and Country Planning EIA Regulations 2017 relating to the installation of additional treatment facilities at East Coker Water Recycling Centre (WRC)

    East Coker Water Recycling Centre Yeovil BA22 9HP

    Received Not published
  17. Application Approved01/02964/R3C

    ERECTION OF A CONSERVATORY ON SOUTH EAST ELEVATION TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL QUIET ROOM SPACE

    The Laurels Day Centre, Avishayes Road, Chard, Somerset

    Received Not published
  18. Application Approved4/34/14/0015

    Retention of Temporary Classroom E.812 (TE) and Associated Ramps & Access for a further 10 years

    Staplegrove C of E Primary School, Hudson Way, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA2 6UP

    Received Not published
  19. Application Approved08/03180/R3C

    CREATION OF 2 PEDESTRIAN ACCESS POINTS INTO MONTACUTE ROAD

    Stanchester Community School, East Stoke, Stoke sub Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6UG

    Received Not published
  20. Out to Consultation/ Decision Pending1/08/10/078/cond.7

    RESERVED MATTERS APPLICATION PURSUANT TO OUTLINE PERMISSION 1/08/09/344 TO CONSIDER ACCESS, APPEARANCE, LANDSCAPING, LAYOUT AND SCALE IN RESPECT OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND DRY LEISURE, SPORTS PITCHES AND MULTI-USE GAMES AREA, ALONG WITH ENGINEERING, DRAINAGE AND LANDSCAPING WORKS - DETAILS TO SATISFY CONDITION 7 (LANDSCAPE)

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

    Received Not published
  21. Application Approved4/38/13/0071

    Renewal of planning permission 4/38/07/609 dated 25 March 2008, for the retention of Modular Building E509 (TB)

    Blackbrook Primary School, Ashbourne Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2RA

    Received Not published
  22. Application Approved4/38/18/0040/OB/Con7

    Submission of Scheme to Discharge Condition 7 - Highway Access of Application 4/38//18/0040/OB - Full permission for the erection of a secondary SEN school with all matters to be determined B) Outline permission for a primary SEN School with all matters reserved

    The former St Augustine School Site, Lyngford Road, Taunton, TA2 7EF

    Received Not published
  23. Temporary Permission Expired4/38/07/531

    RENEWAL OF PLANNING PERMISSION FOR TEMPORARY UNIT E585

    Sky College, Pickeridge Close, Taunton, TA2 7HW

    Received Not published
  24. Application Approved1/44/04/016

    EXTENSION TO FRONT OF SCHOOL BUILDING

    Shipham Church of England First School, Turnpike Road, Shipham, Somerset

    Received Not published

Records are ordered by application ID, not submission date. Use search to find a particular address or proposal.

View all applications

Researching a proposal in Somerset Council

Start with the address or application reference. Open a record to read the proposal, dates and available documents, then check the official register for the latest plans and consultation details. If nothing appears, check coverage before treating the result as a complete planning history.

How to search planning applications

Guides to planning records

All planning guides
  • Understanding planning · 13 min read

    Planning application documents: what to read first

    Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.

  • Understanding planning · 13 min read

    Planning permission drawings: how to read plans

    Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.

  • Property research · 13 min read

    Planning approval rates: how to read council statistics

    Understand planning approval rates with an interactive calculator, worked examples and comparison table. Check sample sizes, outcomes and coverage before comparing.

What these statistics cover

These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Somerset Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.

Check collection coverage