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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3,312 approved · 66 refused · 185 withdrawn.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: 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Approved1/25/03/017

    RENEWAL OF PLANNING PERMISSION FOR SITING OF TEMPORARY BUILDING

    East Huntspill Primary School, New Road, East Huntspill, Somerset

    Received Not published
  2. Application Approved1/17/05/096

    SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO FORM FOUR MUSIC PRACTICE ROOMS AND INSTRUMENT STORE

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

    Received Not published
  3. Application Closed4/26/07/009

    PROPOSED NEW SINGLE STOREY TEACHING AND ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, WITH ASSOCIATED EXTERNAL WORKS,

    Nynehead Primary School, Nynehead, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0BL

    Received Not published
  4. Application Approved115283/000

    PROPOSED STRENGTHENING AND REMEDIAL WORKS TO FARLEIGH HUNGERFORD RIVER BRIDGE

    River Bridge, A366, Farleigh Hungerford, Somerset

    Received Not published
  5. Application Approved1/40/02/003

    ERECTION OF LIVESTOCK BUILDING

    Plainsfield Farm, Plainsfield, Over Stowey, BRIDGWATER, Somerset, TA5 1HH

    Received Not published
  6. Application Approved16/01937/R3C/Cond.5

    Article 27 submission of details pursuant to condition 5 (Traffic Management Plan) of planning permission 16/01937/R3C dated 11 July 2016 for the erection of a new Teaching Block for Wincanton Primary School including demolition of a small shelter in playground of existing school to enable integration of extended playground with existing playground.

    Wincanton Primary School, Station Road, WINCANTON, Somerset, BA9 9DZ

    Received Not published
  7. Application ApprovedSCC/4120/2025

    S.73 Application for Continuation of Development Permitted by Variation of condition 27 (now renumbered as Condition 26) relating to planning permission 14/04247/CPO.

    Bowdens Quarry Bowdens Langport TA10 0DD

    Received Not published
  8. Application Approved15/00690/R3C

    Proposed classroom extension to South Petherton Junior School

    South Petherton County Junior School, Hayes End, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5AG

    Received Not published
  9. Application Approved17/01602/CPO/Cond8

    Installation of anaerobic digestion facility at Bearley Farm and a linked access road from the site to the A303 via New Spittles Farm, incorporating erection of anaerobic digestion plant, associated equipment and on site infrastructure. Details to satisfy condition 8 - lighting design for bats

    Land At Bearley Farm Bearley Lane Tintinhull Yeovil BA22 8PE

    Received Not published
  10. Screening/Scoping Opinion Decision Issued4/35/13/0022/cond.3

    Article 30 application submitted pursuant to Condition 3 attached to Planning Permission 4/35/13/0022 dated 18 March 2014, for the approval of a "Site Working Plan" for the construction phase

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

    Received Not published
  11. Application Approved1/31/06/030

    ERECTION OF EXTENSION TO PROVIDE A CLASSROOM, STORE AND TOILETS

    Lympsham C of E First School, Rectory Way, Lympsham, Weston super Mare, Somerset, BS24 0EW

    Received Not published
  12. Application WithdrawnSCC/3992/2022

    x 4 roundabout advertisement/sponsorship signs. The facia of each sign measures 500 x 1000 mm with a depth of 2mm, installed at a height of 260mm from the ground to the base of the sign. The sign will be mounted onto two galvanised tubular steel posts, height: 885mm (above ground 760mm, below ground 125mm) x 60mm diameter, fixing: two clips per post. The signs are made of road traffic grade recycled material composite. There will be only one advertiser per roundabout and each sign will be identical, displaying their company branding above a message reading "Somerset County Council supporting local businesses". Advertising on a roundabout is taken up on a minimum one-year contract and the message will remain constant during this time. All designs will be approved by Somerset County Council prior to going into production.

    Blackbrook Park Avenue (North) Roundabout U6285/60 Taunton

    Received Not published
  13. Application ApprovedSCC/3640/2019/Cond25

    Discharge of Condition 25: Erection of new primary school to include construction of sports pitches, parking area with drop off/pick up area, new access points onto Northfield and Etsome Road, landscaping and associated infrastructure

    Somerton Primary School Land at Northfield Somerton TA11 6JB

    Received Not published
  14. Application RefusedSCC/3627/2019

    Variation of condition 3 (waste storage) of planning permission 3/32/16/018 to allow the importation of size-reduced Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) skips from Magnox’s Oldbury, Sizewell ‘A’ and Dungeness ‘A’ sites to Hinkley Point ‘A’ for interim storage at the on-site Interim Storage Facility (ISF)

    Hinkley Point A - Intermediate Level Waste Storage Facility Nr Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1YA

    Received Not published
  15. Application ApprovedSCC/3557/2019

    Hybrid application seeking a) 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, refer to the supporting document, '3900_Hazelbrook Campus_Non Material Amendment_P01'

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

    Received Not published
  16. Application ApprovedSCC/3745/2020/Cond8

    Application to discharge condition 8 (Flood Warning & Evacuation Plan) of permission SCC/3745/2020: Before the site becomes operational, a Flood Warning and Evacuation Plan must be prepared for the occupants of the site and approved by the Local Authority Emergency Planners. The scheme shall thereafter be retained and maintained for the lifetime of the development. Reason: In the interests of health and safety and in accordance with Policy D1 of the Sedgemoor District Local Plan (2011-2032).

    Saltlands Transport Depot Saltlands Avenue Bridgwater TA6 3JG

    Received Not published
  17. Application Approved3/39/05/029

    TO UNDERTAKE DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITION 10 OF PLANNING PERMISSION NO: 3/39/86/026 (DATED 17 OCTOBER 1986) BY RETAINING STOCKPILED EXCAVATED MATERIAL AT FIELDS NO'D 8228 & 8323 (OS PLAN ST0842-0942:1973)

    Williton Landfill Site, Rydon Lane, Williton, Somerset, TA4 4DW

    Received Not published
  18. Application Approved059057/020

    CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PURPOSE BUILT EXTENSION COMPRISING TEACHING FACILITIES FOR MUSIC AND SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS; ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING ACCOMMODATION TO PROVIDE A DRAMA/DANCE STUDIO

    St Dunstan's Community School, Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9BY

    Received Not published
  19. Out to Consultation/ Decision Pending2010/0984/Cond.27

    Article 27 submission of a management plan for the 'Earthwork North of Stubbs Wood, Downhead Somerset (Mon. No. 436)' monument, pursuant to Condition 27 of Planning Permission 2010/0984 dated 10 August 2012, for the Deepening of existing quarry by 112m to 3m AOD, the extension of time by 10 years until 2040 and an increase in output

    Torr Works Quarry, East Cranmore, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4SQ

    Received Not published
  20. Out to Consultation/ Decision Pending036297/007/COND4

    ARTICLE 21 APPLICATION FOR THE APPROVAL OF DETAILS PERSUANT TO CONDITION 4 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 036297/007 DATED 18 APR 2005 PROGRAMME OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORKS

    West Cranmore Quarry, West Cranmore, Shepton Mallet, Somerset

    Received Not published
  21. Application Refused2014/0245/Cond.21

    Article 27 submission of revised 'Water Quality Monitoring Scheme' pursuant to Condition 21 of Planning Permission 2014/0245/CNT dated 29 October 2014, for the excavation of peat

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

    Received Not published
  22. Application Approved1/08/09/344/cond.17

    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 17 (FLOOD RESILIENCE)

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

    Received Not published
  23. Application Approved12/02280/R3C

    Retention of modular building, classroom E768

    Pen Mill Infant & Nursery School, St. Michaels Avenue, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4LD

    Received Not published
  24. Application Approved1/08/15/054/Cond 22

    Article 27 application to satisfy the discharge of Condition 22 - (Headlight Glare Mitigation) of application 1/08/15/054 dated 14th July 2015 for the Construction of a new road (Colley Lane Southern Access Road)

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

    Received Not published

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