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3,312 approved · 66 refused · 185 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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  1. Application Approved1/53/10/065

    RENEWAL OF PERMISSION FOR A TEMPORARY CLASSROOM UNIT (E.738) TO THE WEST OF THE MAIN BUILDING

    Westonzoyland Primary School, Cheer Lane, Westonzoyland, BRIDGWATER, Somerset, TA7 0EY

    Received Not published
  2. Application Validated4/38/08/223

    TAUNTON NORTHERN INNER DISTRIBUTOR ROAD (NIDR): PROPOSAL FOR A NEW HIGHWAY LINKING STAPLEGROVE ROAD TO PRIORY AVENUE INCLUDING A NEW BRIDGE AT CHIP LANE (FOR PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLES), ROAD BRIDGE AT STATION ROAD AND A ROAD BRIDGE ACROSS THE RIVER TONE AT PRIORY PARK.

    Priory Bridge Road Car Park & 84-94 Priory Bridge Road, Taunton Northern Inner Distributor Road (NIDR), Taunton, Somerset

    Received Not published
  3. Application Approved2010/2183

    INSTALLATION OF A TIMBER CLAD TEMPORARY BUILDING FOR USE AS A PRE-SCHOOL

    Hemington Primary School, Hemington, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5XU

    Received Not published
  4. Out to Consultation/ Decision PendingSCC/4095/2024/conds3,6,7,10,12,14

    Discharge of Conditions to Planning Permission SCC/4095/2024: * Condition 3: Wheel Washing Facilities. • Condition 6: Aftercare Scheme. • Condition 7: Japanese Knotweed. • Condition 10: New Access Surfacing Details. • Condition 12: Dust Management Plan. • Condition 14: Construction & Environmental Management Plan.

    Lime Kiln Quarry Frome Road To Park Hill Mells Frome Somerset BA11 3PH

    Received Not published
  5. Application Approved3/39/14/032/Cond.7

    Article 27 submission of a management plan for the containment of Himalayan Balsam pursuant to Condition Number 7 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
  6. Application ApprovedIDO/M/24/B/cond.29

    IDO permission for Stoke Hill Quarry area. - details to satisfy condition 29 (Air)

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

    Received Not published
  7. Temporary Permission Expired4/34/08/019

    CONTINUATION OF ON-FARM COMPOSTING OPERATIONS, THE SUBJECT OF PLANNING PERMISSION NO. 4/34/04/055 (DATED 07.03.2005), WITHOUT COMPLIANCE WITH PLANNING CONDITIONS NOS. 1 (TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT UNTIL 30.09.2018); 9 (TO ALLOW 3 NO DELIVERIES PER WEEK PRIOR TO 10.00 HRS) AND 13 (TO RETAIN EXISTING SURFACE TREATMENT)

    Smokey Farm, Staplegrove, TAUNTON, TA2 6SL

    Received Not published
  8. Application Approved1/08/09/344/cond.30

    RESUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS, COMMUNITY WET AND DRY LEISURE FACILITY, SPORTS PITCHES, AND MULTI USE GAMES AREA, ALONG WITH ENGINEERING, DRAINAGE AND LANDSCAPING WORKS WITH ALL MATTERS RESERVED - details to satisfy condition 30 (External lighting)

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

    Received Not published
  9. Application Approved1/42/04/015

    PROPOSED NEW CONTROL KIOSK (1.5m HIGH X 3.1m LONG X 0.5m DEEP) TO HOUSE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION AS PART OF IMPROVEMENTS TO UPGRADE THE PUBLIC SEWERAGE SYSTEM

    Downend Terrace, Downend, Puriton, Bridgwater

    Received Not published
  10. Application Closed067813/005

    S73 APPLICATION TO VARY CONDITIONS 1 AND 2 OF THE PLANNING PERMISSION NO: 067813/002 DTD 20/02/90 TO EXTEND THE END DATE OF THE PERMISSION FOR THE EXTRACTION OF PEAT AND TO VARY THE WORKING RESERVATIONS ON

    Land adjacent to Oak's Drove, Westhay Moor, SOMERSET

    Received Not published
  11. Application De-Registered - No Further Action Required2010/1710

    PERIODIC REVIEW OF PLANNING CONDITIONS FOR PERMISSION REFERENCE IDO/M/24/B

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

    Received Not published
  12. Application Approved2014/0245/CNT

    First Periodic Review Application for Determination of Conditions for Peat Extraction at Peat Site Ref: P140, northwest of Sharpham Crossing

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

    Received Not published
  13. Application Approved2016/2841/CNT/Cond3

    Demolition of existing school buildings and replacement with new integrated pupil referral unit and associated landscaping works. Before the commencement of the development hereby permitted a scheme that includes the following components to deal with the risks associated with contamination of the site shall each be submitted to and approved in writing, by the County Planning Authority

    Mendip Centre, Beckery New Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9NS

    Received Not published
  14. Application Approved4/43/15/0036/Cond.3

    Article 27 submission of details of the design and materials to be used pursuant to Condition No. 3 of Planning Permission 4/43/15/0036, dated 15 May 2015 for the Replacement of roller shutter at the entrance with wooden doors

    Wellington Library, 16, Fore Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8AQ

    Received Not published
  15. Application ApprovedSCC/3839/2021/Cond20

    Temporary storage of Limestone Scalpings

    Land to the north of Torr Works East Cranmore Shepton Mallet BA4 4RA

    Received Not published
  16. Temporary Permission Expired14/00256/R3C

    Retention on site of a 4-bay Elliott Temporary Building E.744 together with ancillary works, paving, ramps and platforms

    Birchfield Community Primary School, Birchfield Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5RL

    Received Not published
  17. Application ApprovedSCC/3603/2019

    Retention of 2no. modular classrooms (Unit TG & Unit TF)

    Milford Infants School Glenthorne Avenue Yeovil BA21 4PG

    Received Not published
  18. Application Approved17/03257/CPO/Cond26

    Brains Farm AD Plant Proposed New Lighting - Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 26 of Application 17/03257/CPO

    Brains Farm Moor Lane Wincanton BA9 9RA

    Received Not published
  19. Application ApprovedSCC/3865/2021/Cond12

    Details so satisfy Condition 12: Biodiversity Enhancement A Biodiversity Mitigation and Enhancement Plan (BMEP) shall be submitted to, and be approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority in consultation with SCC Ecology prior commencement or prior to commencement of construction works. Photographs of the installed features will also be submitted to the Local Planning Authority prior to occupation: The content of the BMEP shall include the following: • Oak tree replanting on a 2:1 ratio, therefore 6 trees planted and managed. • Retained hedgerows managed to promote a species rich hedgerow composition, including cutting on a 3-year rotation and allowing to grow in a traditional A shape, being thicker at the ground level. • Installation of 3x woodcrete bird boxes on to retained mature trees, at a height above 3m and facing north or east. 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 SCC/3865/2021

    Templecombe Water Recycling Centre, Temple Lane, Templecombe, South Somerset, nearest postcode BA8 0HR.

    Received Not published
  20. Application Approved1/37/09/081

    Construction of a new road (Colley Lane Southern Access Road - CSLAR) including bridges to span the Bridgwater & Taunton Canal and the River Parrett

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

    Received Not published
  21. Application Approved067359/005/COND.6

    IMPORTATION OF INERT WASTE MATERIALS FOR BUNDING AND BOUNDARY PROTECTION PURPOSES - DETAILS TO SATISFY CONDITION 6 (CONTROL AND REMOVAL OF INVASIVE NON-NATIVE PLANTS)

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

    Received Not published
  22. Temporary Permission Expired1/37/06/003

    S73 APPLICATION TO VARY CONDITION NO 3 OF PERMISSION NO 1/37/98/033 DATED 23 APRIL 2001 TO SEEK AN EXTENSION OF TIME

    IMPENS FARM, NORTH NEWTON, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET

    Received Not published
  23. Application Approved1/52/16/021

    Replacement of an existing generator 3.8m x 7.9m x 2.9m (h) with new generator 4.7m x 9.2m x 3.35 (h) on an existing concrete plinthe

    West Huntspill Sewage Treatment Works, West Huntspill, Highbridge, TA9 3DS

    Received Not published
  24. Screening/Scoping Opinion Decision IssuedPL\2746\14\SCREEN

    Screening Opinion - Proposed replacement of the existing rising main with a larger main to ensure the required flows are passed forward, including the addition of a 6mm 2D mechanicaql screen to improve the aesthetic pollution from the overflows during all events less than 1 in 5 year return period

    Land at Blake Gardens, St Saviour's Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 3NZ

    Received Not published

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