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3,312 approved · 66 refused · 185 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

More application records

  1. Application Approved4/35/05/012

    APPLICATION FOR UPGRADING OF EXISTING COVERED AREA TO PROVIDE NEW ENCLOSED ENTRY AREA, WITH NEW FREESTANDING COVERED AREA AND EXISTING OPEN PERGOLA ROOF

    Stawley Primary School, Appley Cross, Somerset

    Received Not published
  2. Temporary Permission Expired4/43/06/109

    SITING OF NEW 5-BAY ELLIOTT NURSERY UNIT

    Wellesley Park Primary School, Homefield, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9AJ

    Received Not published
  3. Application Validated14/01605/CPO/cond.23

    (i) On or by 31 March 2015 a detailed Odour Assessment and Management Plan shall be submitted to the Waste Planning Authority for approval in writing. (ii) A review of the odour management at the site shall be submitted annually. (iii) The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved Odour Management Plan for the duration of the operational life of the site.

    Whiscombe Hill Waste Management Site, Somertonfield Road, Somerton, TA11 6HY

    Received Not published
  4. Application Approved108362/011

    RESTORATION OF EXISTING LANDFILL SITE TO AGRICULTURE INCLUDING SCREENING AND REGRADING FILL, TRACK FORMATION AND THE DEPOSIT OF TOPSOIL

    Pond Farm, Hardington, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2RE

    Received Not published
  5. Application Approved3/21/11/095

    Installation of Solar Photovotaic Panels to the South West Side of the School Hall Roof

    Minehead First School, Townsend Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RG

    Received Not published
  6. Application ApprovedSCC/4155/2026

    Discharge of LEMP element of S106

    Land at Trinidad Works, Haygrove Lane, Wanstrow, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA11 3EG

    Received Not published
  7. Application ClosedSCC/3787/2021/Cond12

    Planning Application for the Extraction of White Lias Limestone at Slate Lane, West Camel, Somerset. Condition 12 requires: ‘Details of the materials and design of any floodlighting (which shall be designed to minimise the potential nuisance from light spillage on to adjoining properties and/or surrounding highways) together with any incidental works, shall be submitted in writing for the approval of the County Planning Authority, before any works are commenced’.

    Slate Lane, West Camel, Somerset.

    Received Not published
  8. Application Approved1/11/09/097

    APPLICATION FOR THE CHANGE OF USE OF LAND FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO A WASTE TRANSFER STATION

    Unit 2, Evercreech Way, Walrow Industrial Estate, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4AR

    Received Not published
  9. Temporary Permission Expired4/49/11/0004

    Retrospective application for location of a storage container for a period of 5 years

    Hillsmoor Sewage Treament Works, Wiveliscombe, Somerset, TA4 2TU

    Received Not published
  10. Application Approved1/04/09/009

    ERECTION OF TWO EXTENSIONS TO THE EXISTING SCHOOL BUILDING TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OFFICE ACCOMMODATION AND TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL CLASSROOM ON LAND

    Kingsmoor Primary School, Church Road, Bawdrip, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8PY

    Received Not published
  11. Application Approved04/01490/R3C

    ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BOYS TOILETS WINDOWS

    Huish Episcopi Secondary School, Huish Episcopi, LANGPORT, TA10 9SS

    Received Not published
  12. Application ApprovedSCC/3736/2020/Cond21

    Application seeking full permission for the erection of a new teaching block, multi-use games area & extension of an existing car park within the grounds of Sky College. Condition 21 - Playing Field

    Sky College Pickeridge Close Taunton TA2 7HW

    Received Not published
  13. Application Approved085020/001

    The extraction of peat from land adjoining Wilderness Drove, Sharpham

    P161 Land adjoining Wilderness Drove, Sharpham

    Received Not published
  14. Temporary Permission Expired04/01920/CPO

    RETENTION OF TWO PORTABLE BUILDINGS FOR A 3 YEAR TEMPORARY TIME PERIOD FOR USE AS OFFICE AND STAFF MESSROOM FACILITIES

    Podimore Recycling Facility, Podimore, Yeovil

    Received Not published
  15. Application Withdrawn4/48/08/017

    CHANGE OF USE OF BUILDING AND LAND FOR THE IMPORTATION AND PROCESSING OF WASTE TYRES BY SHREDDING AND/OR BALING

    Dan's Dismantlers, The Old Mill, Riverside Works, Bathpool, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2DX

    Received Not published
  16. Application Approved1/31/04/003

    ERECTION OF 1.5 METRE HIGH ELECTRICAL CONTROL KIOSK FOR UNDERGROUND SEWAGE PUMPING STATION, REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING FENCE, HEDGEROW PLANTING AND KERB REALIGNMENT ON LAND

    The Pavilion Cricket Ground Car Park, Lympsham Road, Lympsham, Somerset

    Received Not published
  17. Screening/Scoping Opinion Decision Issued102949/001/Cond6

    Conditions 6 of the ‘Approval of Scheme of Conditions’ for Application No.102949/001

    Peat Extraction Site Ref. P209 Land at Meare Heath Meare Glastonbury

    Received Not published
  18. Application Approved4/48/17/0021/Cond15

    Prior to occupation of the development hereby permitted, a lighting design for bats shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the County Planning Authority. The strategy shall identify those areas/features on site that are particularly sensitive for bats and that are likely to cause disturbance along important routes used to access key areas of their territory, for example, for foraging; and show how and where external lighting will be installed (through the provision technical specifications) so that it can be clearly demonstrated that areas to be lit will not disturb or prevent bats using their territory or having access to their breeding sites and resting places. All external lighting shall be installed in accordance with the specifications and locations set out in the design, and these shall be maintained thereafter in accordance with the design. Under no circumstances should any other external lighting be installed without prior consent from the County Planning Authority.

    Heathfield Community School, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, TA2 8PD

    Received Not published
  19. Temporary Permission Expired4/48/09/0043

    RENEWAL OF PERMISSION FOR 2 TEMPORARY CLASSROOM UNITS (E.703 AND E.713)

    Heathfield Community School, School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8PD

    Received Not published
  20. Application Approved1/17/09/097/cond.4

    Resubmission of planning application 1/17/09/051 for the erection of a building to accomodate a children's centre and existing pre-school - details to satisfy condition 4 (landscaping)

    Cheddar First School, Hillfield, CHEDDAR, Somerset, BS27 3HN

    Received Not published
  21. Application Withdrawn1/08/17/00094

    Installation of a modular school building and formation of new paths

    Hamp Academy, Rhode Lane, BRIDGWATER, Somerset, TA6 6JB

    Received Not published
  22. Application WithdrawnSCC/3989/2022

    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.

    Cades Roundabout B3187/115 Wellington

    Received Not published
  23. Application Approved4/38/02/382

    DEVELOPMENT OF EXISTING HARD STANDING AREA INTO NEW SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD WITH ASSOCIATED BALL-STOP FENCING AND LANDSCAPING

    Archbishop Cranmer Community Primary School, Cranmer Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1UX

    Received Not published
  24. Out to Consultation/ Decision Pending1/41/12/029/cond.3

    S.73 application for the construction of buildings and tanks for the purpose of anaerobic digestion of source separated organic waste without compliance with Condition 2 of Planning Permission 1/41/11/012 dated 15 February 2012, to allow minor amendments to the approved plans and specifications - details to satisfy condition 3 (Comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan)

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

    Received Not published

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