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3,312 approved · 66 refused · 185 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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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 Approved03/03613/R3C

    CONSTRUCTION OF A 3 METRE WIDE SEGREGATED PATH FOR CYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIANS, FROM

    Ash Grove to, Zembard Lane, Chard, Somerset

    Received Not published
  2. Application Approved4/10/06/010LB

    APPLICATION FOR INTERNAL WORKINGS

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

    Received Not published
  3. Application Approved1/12/06/006

    RETENTION OF INERT CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS RECYCLING FACILITY

    rear of Sycamore House, Walrow, Highbridge, Somerset

    Received Not published
  4. Application ApprovedSCC/3836/2021/IDO

    An application in respect of an Interim Development Order (IDO) consent for the determination of mineral planning conditions made under the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 at Hanson’s Westdown Quarry (incorporating an area known as Asham Wood Void): IDO permission reference IDO/M/1/A (original planning reference 70 - dated 1 November 1947) registered as an IDO on 23 October 1992. This covers the main Westdown Quarry area and extends across an area of ~54ha.

    Westdown Quarry Whatley Frome Somerset (OS ST 719 661)

    Received Not published
  5. Application De-Registered - No Further Action Required2009/2102

    INSTALLATION OF A PHOTO-VOLTAIC ARRAY ON THE ROOF

    Oakfield Middle School, Oakfield Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4JF

    Received Not published
  6. Application Approved1/08/13/00098

    Request for approval of details pursuant to requirement BRIA1 (scheme for geoarchaeological investigation) of Land at Hinkley Point C Associated Development Bridgwater A (NGR ST 31032 38106)

    Hinkley Point C Power Station, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1YA

    Received Not published
  7. Application Approved1/53/03/005

    ERECTION OF METAL BOW TOP SECURITY FENCING AND MATCHING VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN GATES TO SECURE THE CAR PARK TO THE FRONT OF THE MAIN SCHOOL BUILDING

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

    Received Not published
  8. Application Approved104056/001

    ALTERATION AND IMPROVEMENT TO THE EXISTING

    Household Waste Recycling Centre, Dulcote, Wells, Somerset

    Received Not published
  9. Application Approved2014/0830/CNT

    Extension of Composting Facility Including Enlargement of Screen Bund and Erection of Processing Building

    Green Ore Farm, Green Ore, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3EP

    Received Not published
  10. Application De-Registered - No Further Action Required036297/007/cond.19

    ERECTION AND OPERATION OF STONE PRODUCTS FACILITY - details to satisfy condition 19 (Drainage)

    West Cranmore Quarry, West Cranmore, Shepton Mallet, Somerset

    Received Not published
  11. Temporary Permission Expired1/08/15/125

    S. 73 application for the retention of temporary classroom (E722) for a further 5 years

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

    Received Not published
  12. Temporary Permission Expired4/21/11/0010

    Renewal of temporary permission for a modular building (E758) used as a nursery

    LANGFORD BUDVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL, LANGFORD BUDVILLE, TA21 0RD

    Received Not published
  13. Application Approved15/05173/CPO

    Upgrade to leachate treatment plant including installation of flow gauge station and willow bed with irrigation system

    Dimmer Landfill Site, Dimmer Lane, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7NR

    Received Not published
  14. Application Approved10/01761/R3C

    ERECTION OF 2.4 M HIGH GREEN PALISADE FENCING

    Stanchester Community School, Montacute Road, Stoke Sub Hamdon, Yeovil, Somerset, TA14 6UG

    Received Not published
  15. Application Approved085485/005

    APPLICATION FOR INVESSEL COMPOSTING

    Ham Wall National Nature Reserve, Wilderness Drove, Sharpham, Somerset

    Received Not published
  16. Application Approved1/08/09/344/cond.4

    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 4 (Phasing)

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

    Received Not published
  17. Application Approved2015/1475/Cond.3

    Article 27 submission of a Community Use Plan in accordance with Condition No. 3 of Planning Permission 2015/1475/CNT dated 4 Sepember 2015, for the "Variation of condition 2 of application 2015/0872/CNT to amend the approved plans and details to alter the materials to be used to construct the multi-use games area

    Bishop Henderson Primary School, Farley Dell, Coleford, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5PN

    Received Not published
  18. Temporary Permission Expired2011/1631

    Renewal of permission for temporary modular building (E.752) accommodating pre-school

    Stoke St Michael Primary School, Moonshill Road, Stoke St Michael, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5LG

    Received Not published
  19. Application Approved13/01185/CPO/cond.10

    Re-registration Application (previously no 12/04745). Importation of Waste Soils etc, Ground Modelling and Landscaping, including the Construction of Two Fishing Lakes, and Erection of Holiday Lodge - details to satisfy condition 10 (Landscaping)

    Longcroft Farm, Stone Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4NU

    Received Not published
  20. Application Approved1/08/17/00062/Cond4

    Application for Discharge of Condition 4 of 1/08/17/00062 Condition 4: Construction Environment Management Plan (CEMP) Before the commencement of the development hereby permitted a 'Construction Environmental Management Plan' (CEMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the County Planning Authority. The CEMP shall set out how adverse impacts on the local environment and local community will be minimised and provide for: - • Time restrictions and routeing of construction delivery and other traffic; • The parking of vehicles for construction workers and visitors; • Provision for loading and unloading of plant and materials and turning space within the site; • Construction compound including storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development; • Wheel and vehicle cleaning facilities; • Measures to control the emission of dust and dirt during construction; • A scheme for recycling/disposing of waste resulting from construction works; • Site Security; • Fuel oil storage, bunding, delivery and use; • How both minor and major spillage will be dealt with; • Containment of silt/soil contaminated run off; • Disposal of contaminated drainage, including water pumped from excavations; • Site induction for workforce highlighting pollution prevention and awareness. The approved CEMP shall be adhered to throughout the construction period. Reason: To protect the amenity of nearby residents and the use of Reason: To protect the amenity of nearby residents and the use of the medical facility adjacent and to protect the users of the adjacent playing pitches and play

    Eastover Park, Bridgwater, Somerset

    Received Not published
  21. Application Approved2013/1143

    S.73 Application for the Continued Use of a Former Quarry as a Research, Development and Test Centre for Explosives and Retention of all Buildings and Structures as Permitted by Planning Permission 2012/2357, without compliance with Conditions Number 1 (which limits Development to a Temporary Period), 4 (Landscaping Schemes), 14 (Restriction of Days and Hours of Use) and 20 (Protected Species Monitoring) and with Alternatively Worded Conditions to Replace Conditions 4 and 14

    Broadmead Quarry, Stancombe Lane, Westbury sub Mendip, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3BZ

    Received Not published
  22. Application Closed05/01409/LBC

    ALTERATIONS TO PROVIDE RECEPTION OFFICE AND LOBBY, RELOCATE EXISTING TOILETS AND FORM ENTRANCE DOOR TO EAST ELEVATION OF MAIN BLOCK

    West Chinnock C of E Primary School, Scotts Way, West Chinnock, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7PT

    Received Not published
  23. Application Approved14/02667/R13

    Replacement of Windows to Original Building and Extension together with Replacement/Relocation of Doors and Provision of Planters

    Merriott First School, Church Street, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5PT

    Received Not published
  24. Application Approved4/40/18/0002

    Development within the Sewage Treatment Works site to construct sewage sludge dewatering plant including Motor Control Kiosk, Poly Handling Kiosk and Poly Dosing Kiosk. The remaining works on site are to be conducted under Wessex Water's Permitted Development Rights.

    Ham Sewage Treatment Works, Ham Lane, Creech St Michael, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA3 5NU

    Received Not published

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