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3,312 approved · 66 refused · 185 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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 Approved4/38/11/0221/cond.5

    Erection of a new sports building and a teaching block, alterations and extensions to existing school building, demolition of old buildings plus the siting of storage containers, the formation of a new car parking area and ancillary works - details to satisfy condition 5 (Materials)

    Sky College, Pickeridge Close, TAUNTON, TA2 7HW

    Received Not published
  2. Application Approved1/08/01/085

    NEW DOUBLE-SIDED TIMBER FENCING TO ACT AS A SCREEN FOR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

    Morgan House, Mount Street, BRIDGWATER, TA6 3ER

    Received Not published
  3. Application Approved4/10/02/025LB

    REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING ROOF TILES TO MAIN ROOF PITCHES

    Churchstanton Primary School, Churchstanton, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA3 7RL

    Received Not published
  4. Application Withdrawn4/38/07/620

    SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION CONSISTING OF FOUR CLASSROOMS AND ASSOCIATED FACILITIES, PLUS EXTERNAL ANCILLARY WORKS

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

    Received Not published
  5. Application Approved03/01669/R3C

    REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING WINDOWS OF SCIENCE BLOCK WITH WINDOWS TO MATCH THOSE OF RECENTLY COMPLETED EXTENSION

    Huish Episcopi Secondary School, Wincanton Road, Huish Episcopi, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9SS

    Received Not published
  6. Application ApprovedSCC/3902/2021/Cond4

    Details to satisfy condition 4 of permission 3902/2021-relating to reptiles

    King Ina C Of E Academy Infants Etsome Terrace Somerton TA11 6LY

    Received Not published
  7. Application Approved002138/006

    Application under S73 for permission to develop land without compliance with conditions 4, 7, 8, 21, & 24 pf permission No 002138/001 (extraction of peat) on land adjacent to former Fisons Factory, Ashcott Rd, Meare, Somerset.

    Land at Eclipse Works, Ashcott Road, Meare, Glastonbury, Somerset

    Received Not published
  8. Application Withdrawn4/14/13/0028

    Change of Use and Installation of Above-ground Elements Associated with the Provision of an Underground Pumped Storage Tank

    Husk Farm, Creech St Michael, TAUNTON, TA3 5QB

    Received Not published
  9. Temporary Permission Expired085653/024

    RETENTION OF EXISTING SPECIAL NEEDS THERAPY UNIT 278

    Wells Central C of E Junior School, Keward Avenue, Wells, BA5 1TS

    Received Not published
  10. Application Approved1/08/17/00064

    Provision of multi-room stand-alone building, including 4 meeting rooms, store room and hard/soft lanscaping

    Eastover Primary School, Wellington Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5EX

    Received Not published
  11. Application Approved59984

    Excavation of peat

    Seery's Peat Works, Lewis's Drove, Godney, WELLS, Somerset, BA5 1PT

    Received Not published
  12. Application Approved4/30/16/0040

    Construction of a noise attenuation bund and associated works

    Fulwood Farm, Blagdon Hill Road, Trull, TAUNTON, TA3 7PE

    Received Not published
  13. Application Approved1/08/12/161

    Erection of an Elliott Classroom Unit (TF)

    Hamp Infants School, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6JB

    Received Not published
  14. Temporary Permission Expired02/02986/CPO

    USE OF LAND ADJOINING A356 FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SUBSOIL & FORMATION OF TEMPORARY ACCESS

    O.S. Plot 2961 (pt), Manor Farm, Merriott, Somerset

    Received Not published
  15. Application Withdrawn1/08/06/189

    SITING OF TEMPORARY 3-BAY ELLIOTT CLASSROOM AND PROVISION OF NEW PEDESTRIAN ACCESS

    The Bridgwater Centre, Albert Street, BRIDGWATER, Somerset, TA6 3RG

    Received Not published
  16. Application Approved030607/007

    INCREASE IN HEIGHT OF ROADSIDE STONE BOUNDARY WALL BY 500 MM

    Bowlish County Infants School, Bowlish, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5JQ

    Received Not published
  17. Application Approved4/06/09/0033

    ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY PERMANENT CHILDRENS CENTRE ADJACENT TO BISHOPS LYDEARD VILLAGE HALL ON LAND

    42, Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard, TAUNTON, TA4 3LH

    Received Not published
  18. Screening/Scoping Opinion Decision IssuedSCC/4137/2025/SCR

    Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening opinion in connection with the construction and operation of a Decommissioning Waste Processing Facility at Hinkley Point B Power Station site.

    Hinkley Point B Power Station TA5 1UD

    Received Not published
  19. Application Approved1/41/09/015/cond.3

    CHANGE OF USE OF LAND AND FORMATION OF FACILITY FOR THE CHIPPING/SHREDDING OF WASTE TIMBER ON LAND OS Sheet ST3042 (Plot 9965pt) & ST3142 (Plot 1870pt) - DETAILS TO SATISFY CONDITON 3 (SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE)

    Walpole Landfill Site, Puriton Road, Pawlett, BRIDGWATER, Somerset, TA9 3NL

    Received Not published
  20. Application ApprovedSCC/3865/2021/Cond11

    Application to discharge Condition 11 (Reptiles & Amphibians) of permission SCC/3865/2021: Two weeks prior to any developments taking place on site, grass, ruderal, and hedgerow lower stems will be strimmed/removed by hand in a two-phased cut; the first being to 20cm and the second to ground level to allow any reptiles, amphibians and hedgehogs to disperse naturally without injury. Following this an ecologist will carry out a fingertip/destructive search of the area to ensure that there are no reptiles present. Habitat degradation will be undertaken during a suitable time of year, weather and temperature to ensure that any reptiles, amphibians and hedgehogs present are mobile and that no hibernation refugia are impacted. A letter confirming these operations and any findings will be submitted to the Local Planning Authority by the ecologist responsible. Reason: In the interests of UK protected and priority species and in accordance with South Somerset District Council Local Plan - Policy EQ4 Biodiversity.

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

    Received Not published
  21. Application Approved08/05347/R3C/cond.6

    DETAILS TO SATISFY CONDITION 6

    Huish Episcopi Secondary School, Wincanton Road, Huish Episcopi, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9SS

    Received Not published
  22. Application Approved1/08/90/005

    Construction of a waste recycling centre for household waste together with associated buildings, fencing and landscaping on land at Saltlands Waste Disposal site, Chilton Trinity as amended by the County Surveyors Memorandum dated 9 February 1990 and drawing no J/315/80/1.

    Saltlands Recycling Centre, Saltlands Avenue, Chilton Trinity, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3JG

    Received Not published
  23. Application ApprovedSCC/3745/2020/Cond5

    Application to discharge condition 5 (Biodiversity Enhancement (Net Gain)) of permission SCC/3745/2020: The following must be integrated into the design of the buildings and site plans: a. Installation of 4 X standard bird boxes and 2 open fronted nest boxes, purchased or built, on to mature trees on site, facing east or north, at a height above 3m. b. Reptile refuge habitat comprised of a pile of branches and brash, as a habitat pile, will be placed on the retained grassland along the south-eastern boundary of the site. c. The grassland blocks around the southern boundary and within the retained traffic island are to be managed as wildflower grassland. Planting and management prescriptions are to following Section 4.5 of the Bridgwater Saltlands: Updated Ecological Assessment and Bat Report (Somerset Ecology Services, 2020). Photographs of the installed features must be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to occupation. The features must be retained and maintained for the lifetime of the development. 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.

    Saltlands Transport Depot Saltlands Avenue Bridgwater TA6 3JG

    Received Not published
  24. Application Approved1/17/07/001/cond.4

    SINGLE STOREY DRAMA BLOCK - DETAILS TO SATISFY CONDITION 4 (LANDSCAPING)

    The Kings of Wessex School, Station Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3AQ

    Received Not published

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