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3,312 approved · 66 refused · 185 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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  1. Application Withdrawn054325/020

    RENEWAL OF TEMPORARY PLANNING PERMISSION FOR 3-BAY NURSERY CLASSROOM

    Shepton Mallet Leisure Centre, Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5PG

    Received Not published
  2. Application Approved1/51/01/032

    SINGLE STOREY CLASSROOM EXTENSION AND REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY BUILDING TOWARDS THE SOUTH EAST OF THE SCHOOL BUILDING

    Wembdon St George's Primary School, Brantwood Road, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset

    Received Not published
  3. Application ApprovedSCC/3532/2018/NMA

    Non Material Amendment - Installation of 3 No. sludge cake storage barns(60.04m x 29.76m x 13.07m high) and installation of small section of access road to adjoin to the existing road within the Water Recycling Centre.

    Taunton Water Recycling Centre Ham Road Creech St. Michael TAUNTON TA3 5NU

    Received Not published
  4. Temporary Permission Expired1/41/10/008

    CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF LANDFILL EXTENSION AREA WITHOUT COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITION 7 OF PERMISSION NO 1/41/04/030 (TO ALLOW THE DEPOSIT OF UP TO 185,000 TONNES OF WASTE PER CALENDAR YEAR UNTIL 1ST JANUARY 2015, AND 150,000 TONNES PER YEAR THEREAFTER)

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

    Received Not published
  5. Application Validated09/01711/R3C

    CHANGE OF USE OF BUILDINGS FROM OFFICE/WORKSHOP TO EDUCATIONAL USE (CLASS D1) FOR PUPILS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS; THE INSERTION OF NEW WINDOWS, ERECTION OF A BOUNDARY FENCE AND ADDITION OF EXTERNAL LIGHTING

    The Cratt Buildings, Long Sutton, LANGPORT, Somerset, TA10 9PZ

    Received Not published
  6. Application Approved002138/003/cond.33

    details to satisfy condition 33

    P12, Westhay Heath, Shapwick, Bridgwater

    Received Not published
  7. Application Approved2011/1283/cond.4

    S.73 Application to vary Conditions 4 (Adherence to Submitted details); 8 (Delivery & Operating Hours); 9 (Vehicle Load Restrictions); 10 (Maintenance of Records) and 11 (Delivery Limits) of Planning Permission 002138/018 which allows the Importation of Inert Waste to Raise the Level of an Industrial Area - details to satisfy condition 4 (Marking Scheme)

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

    Received Not published
  8. Application Approved06/02056/R3C

    RELOCATION OF 3 NO. TEMPORARY CLASSROOMS (E461, E462 AND E488) AND FORMATION OF TEMPORARY ACCESS

    Preston C of E VC Primary School, The Toose, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3SN

    Received Not published
  9. Application Approved09/00031/CPO/cond4/1

    Article 27 submission of details of 'Mitigation of Visual Impact' pursuant to Condition No. 4 of Planning Permission 09/00031/CPO dated 19 March 2009, for the `Use of existing building for the manufacture of reconstituted traditional flagstones, formation of storage bays and the formation of a hard-standing'

    Land at Downslade Quarry, Downslade Lane, Upton, Long Sutton, Somerset, TA10 9NW

    Received Not published
  10. Application Approved101341/024

    S.73 APPLICATION TO VARY CONDITION 11 (WORKING DETAILS), 38 (QUARRY FACE DETAILS) & 39 (RECLAMATION DETAILS) OF PERMISSION NO: 101341/019 DTD 16/07/2001 TO ALLOW REVISED SCHEME OF WORKING FOR THE PLACEMENT OF QUARRY WASTE & LANDSCAPING BUND

    Leighton Quarry, East Cranmore, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4SQ

    Received Not published
  11. Screening/Scoping Opinion Decision Issued4/35/13/0022/cond.4

    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 surface water drainage disposal

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

    Received Not published
  12. Application ApprovedSCC/3619/2019/Cond4

    There shall be no operation of the development hereby permitted until a sustainable surface water drainage scheme for the maximum duration of 12 months, together with a programme of implementation and maintenance for this period has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. These details shall include: - ? Information about the design storm period and intensity, means of access for maintenance, the methods employed to monitor, attenuation and remove surface water from the site and measures taken to prevent flooding and pollution of the receiving groundwater and/or surface waters. ? Details on the arrangements for the removal of surface water from the attenuation system. This should include a monitoring and maintenance schedule for the 12-month period to establish adequate capacity of the system. ? Calculations and plans to show that no flooding occurs in the 1 in 30- year storm event and any flooding in excess of the 100 years 24 hours storm event is controlled within the designed exceedance routes towards the River Axe. ? Details of phasing (where appropriate) and information of maintenance of drainage systems during construction of this and any other subsequent phases. ? Any works required on or off site to prevent flooding or pollution. Reason: To ensure that the development is served by a satisfactory system of surface water drainage and that the approved system is retained, managed and maintained throughout the lifetime of the development, in accordance with National Planning Policy Framework (July 2018) and the Technical Guidance to the National Planning Policy Framework.

    The paper mill site The Old Railway Yard Haybridge Lane Wells Haybridge BA5 1AG

    Received Not published
  13. Application Closed036297/007/NMA

    Non-material amendment following the grant of Planning Permission 036297/007 dated 18 April 2005, for the erection and operation of stone products facility

    West Cranmore Quarry, West Cranmore, Shepton Mallet, Somerset

    Received Not published
  14. Application Approved4/08/08/017

    INSTALLATION OF PORTABLE CABIN FOR USE AS OFFICE, FUEL STORAGE TANK AND DOCUMENT ETC STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND LAYOUT OF CAR AND LORRY PARKING AREAS AND SKIP STORAGE AREA

    Priorswood Household Waste Recycling Centre, Venture Way, Crown Industrial Estate, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA2 8QY

    Received Not published
  15. Application Validated1/45/03/031

    ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO COMPRISE OF CLASSROOM, TOILETS, CIRCULATION AND STORAGE SPACE TO REPLACE TEMPORARY BUILDING. FORMATION OF CAR PARK AND ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING

    Spaxton Primary School, High Street, Spaxton, TA5 1BS

    Received Not published
  16. Application Approved14418

    The cutting of peat from Land at Westhay Heath, Meare, as described in the plans submitted.

    P83 - Land at Westhay Heath, Meare

    Received Not published
  17. Temporary Permission Expired06/02454/CPO

    PROPOSED EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THE DEPOSIT OF WASTE MATERIALS TO 2017; REVISION OF THE FINAL RESTORATION LANDFORM TO INCREASE CAPACITY; ALTERATION OF AFTERUSE TO WOODLAND; EXTENSION TO COVER ALL SITE INFRASTRUCTURE (RETROSPECTIVE); UPGRADING OF RECYCLING FACILITIES AND PROVISION OF WASTE TRANSFER FACILITIES (PART RETROSPECTIVE); SKIP HIRE OPERATION (RETROSPECTIVE); ERECTION OF BUILDING (35m X 35m X 8m HIGH) TO ENCLOSE RECYCLING AND PROCESSING OPERATIONS; AND THE VARIATION OF VEHICLE WORKING HOURS

    Whiscombe Hill Landfill Site, Whiscombe Hill, SOMERTON, Somerset

    Received Not published
  18. Application Approved4/34/14/0014

    Retention of Temporary Classroom E719 (TE) and Associated ramps and Access for a further 10 Years

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

    Received Not published
  19. Application Approved3/32/10/025/cond.10

    Proposed remediation of Built Development Area East at Hinkley Point to include the re-use of existing stockpiled materials, construction of temporary areas of hardstanding including a temporary helipad, creation of temporary segregation and stockpile areas and erection of temporary contractor office facilities - details to satisfy condition 10 (Vehicle Dust Suppression Scheme)

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

    Received Not published
  20. Application Approved1/08/15/054/Cond18

    Discharge of Condition 18: Arrangements for bridge construction Before the commencement of the development hereby permitted, details of the arrangements, sequencing and timing for the construction of the bridges and associated infrastructure across and adjacent to the river and canal shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the County Planning Authority. The bridges and associated infrastructure shall be constructed in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To minimise disruption to navigation and tow path/public Rights of Way users during construction. This is required pre-commencement in order to reassure users of the tow paths and canal and river that access will be maintained/inhibition minimised.

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

    Received Not published
  21. Application Approved105334

    P231 - The extraction of peat from Land off Ashcott Road, Meare

    Land off Ashcott Road, Meare

    Received Not published
  22. Application Approved1/50/13/059

    Retention of Modular Classroom Building (E.489-TS)

    Hugh Sexey C of E Middle School, Blackford, WEDMORE, BS28 4ND

    Received Not published
  23. Application Approved04/03052/R3C

    INSTALLATION OF PLAY EQUIPMENT AND PERGOLA

    Pen Mill County Infants School, St Michaels Avenue, YEOVIL, Somerset, BA21 4LD

    Received Not published
  24. Application Approved3/32/16/018

    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

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