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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
210Recorded 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3,312 approved · 66 refused · 185 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 WithdrawnSCC/3921/2022

    Wessex Water is proposing to construct a new inlet works which will increase the storm storage capacity at North Petherton Water Recycling Centre (WRC). The current inlet works is at risk of being overwhelmed during peak storm conditions and will be demolished once the replacement inlet works are commissioned. The proposed inlet works and storm storage tanks are to be located on agricultural land adjacent to the current WRC and therefore this application is for a change of use from agricultural land to Wessex Water’s operational land. A proposed Motor Control centre kiosk will be located within the existing WRC.

    North Petherton Water Recycling Centre Parkers Field North Petherton Bridgwater TA6 6QS

    Received Not published
  2. Application Closed11/01864/R3C/cond.9

    Construction of a New building to House a Pre-school plus Pedestrian Access and Temporary Construction Access - details to satisfy condition 9 (Photo-voltaic Panels)

    Preston C of E VC Primary School, The Tooze, YEOVIL, Somerset, BA21 3PH

    Received Not published
  3. Screening/Scoping Opinion Decision IssuedM25/1/76/COND35

    Submission of Details to satisfy Condition 35 (Within 3 months of the date on which, in accordance with paragraph 1(7) (a) of Schedule 13 to the 1995 Act, these conditions are finally determined, details of the location and arrangements for the monitoring of ground and surface water for the duration of the working shall be sbumitted to the mineral planning authority for approval. The scheme shall be fully implemented as approved. The operator shall produce and interpretive report of the monitoring regime annually, commencing 12 months from the date on which, in accordance with paragraph 1(7) (a) of Schedule 13 to the 1995 Act, these conditions are finally determined, and submit it to the mineral planning autority for further approval. The regime as further approved shall be fully implemented)

    Moons Hill Quarry, Mendip Road, Stoke St Michael

    Received Not published
  4. Out to Consultation/ Decision PendingSCC/3721/2020/cond32

    Discharge of condition 32 (Restoration Scheme) relating to planning application SCC/3721/2020.

    Bowdens Quarry Bowdens Langport TA10 0DD

    Received Not published
  5. Screening/Scoping Opinion Decision IssuedPL\1718\10

    S.96 APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF CONDITIONS ON PERMISSION NO. 85826 DATED 31/07/72 FOR THE EXTRACTION OF PEAT - details to satisfy condition 16 (water vole scheme)

    LAND AT WESTHAY HEATH (P.107), MEARE, GLASTONBURY, SOMERSET, BA6 9SP

    Received Not published
  6. Application Approved3/21/07/026

    FORMATION OF ADDITIONAL FOOTPATHS, BOLLARDS AND ROAD MARKINGS

    West Somerset Community College, Bircham Road, Alcombe, MINEHEAD, Somerset, TA24 6AY

    Received Not published
  7. Application Approved076719/009/Cond45

    Submission of drainage details pursuant to Condition 45 of Planning Permission 076719/009 dated 17 September 2007, for the extraction of peat

    Street Heath and Walton Heath, Turbary West Drove, Sharpham, STREET, Somerset

    Received Not published
  8. Application ApprovedSCC/3892/2021/Cond 12

    Details to satisfy Condition 12 of permission SCC/3892/2021: Sustainable Surface Water Drainage Scheme: No development shall be commenced until details of the sustainable surface water drainage scheme for the site, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the County Planning Authority. Such scheme should aim to meet the four pillars of SuDS (water quantity, quality, biodiversity, and amenity) to meet wider sustainability aims as specified by The National Planning Policy Framework (July 2018) and the Flood and Water Management Act (2010). The development shall include measures to control and attenuate surface water and once approved the scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and maintained at all times thereafter unless agreed otherwise in writing by the County Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure the development is properly drained in accordance with the NPPF.

    St Dunstan School BA6 9BY

    Received Not published
  9. Application ApprovedSCC/3708/2020/Cond15

    Submission of details to statisfy condition 15, below ground drainage management and Maintainence Strategy. Two storey extension to school, additional car parking, relocation of existing bin store and new bike store, rearrangement of hard and soft play areas and support infrastructure.

    Fairmead School Mudford Road Yeovil BA21 4NZ

    Received Not published
  10. Application Approved1/41/04/030/cond.13

    PROPOSED REVISION TO FINAL LANDFORM BY REDUCING THE BASAL 'FOOTPRINT' AREA AND RAISING THE FINAL RESTORATION LEVELS, INCLUDING ECOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENTS AT PAWLETT HAMS, OF CURRENT PERMITTED LANDFILL EXTENSION - DETAILS TO SATISFY CONDITION 13 (DRAINAGE SCHEME)

    Walpole Landfill Site, Pawlett, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4RS

    Received Not published
  11. Application Closed3/37/02/064

    PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY BUILDING TO PROVIDE SURE START NURSERY ACCOMMODATION, INCLUDING THE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING TEMPORARY BUILDING

    Knights Templar School, Liddymore Road, Watchet, Somerset

    Received Not published
  12. Application ApprovedSCC/3834/2021/Cond11

    The redevelopment of the Williton Depot and Waste Transfer Station

    Williton Depot and Waste Transfer Station Roughmoor Williton TA4 4RF

    Received Not published
  13. Application Approved100731/000

    The excavation of peat from land on the east side of Higher Drove and Lond Drove, Walton

    P147 - land on the east side of Higher Drove and Lond Drove, Walton

    Received Not published
  14. Application WithdrawnSCC/3990/2022

    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 (South) Roundabout U6285/80 Taunton

    Received Not published
  15. Permitted Development093952/025

    CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STOREY CLASSROOM EXTENSION

    Trinity C of E First School, Nunney Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4LB

    Received Not published
  16. Application Approved102705/001

    S.96 application for extraction of peat

    P201, Land Adj To Burtle Road, Westhay

    Received Not published
  17. Application Approved064786/008/COND4

    ARTICLE 21 APPLICATION FOR THE APPROVAL OF DETAILS PURSUANT TO CONDITION 4 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 064786/008 DATED 27 SEPTEMBER 2004, SCHEME FOR MATERIALS

    Bishop Henderson Primary School, Henderson Close, Taunton

    Received Not published
  18. Application Approved4/38/12/0056

    Removal of Existing Vehicle and Pedestrian Gates, Demolition of Existing Brickwork Walling and Installation of Green Powder Coated Steel Gates and Fencing, measuring between 1.8 m and 2.4 m high at Entrance

    Priorswood Primary School, Wedlands, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AD

    Received Not published
  19. Application Approved1/14/09/028

    VARIATION OF CONDITIONS ON PERMISSION 1/14/97/008 TO ENABLE A CHANGE TO THE APPROVED RESTORATION SCHEME ON LAND

    Catcott West Drove (P.58), Catcott, Bridgwater, Somerset

    Received Not published
  20. Application Withdrawn4/14/09/0042/cond.8

    ERECTION OF RECYCLING FACILITY STRUCTURES INCLUDING GLASS AND PAPER/CARDBOARD RECYCLING BAYS, AN OPEN-FRONTED STRUCTURE TO ACCOMMODATE A BALER (FOR CANS AND PAPER/CARD) AND A ROOF STRUCTURE OVER A KITCHEN WASTE COLLECTION AREA, ERECTION OF LIGHTING COLUMNS, REVISED LOCATION OF PORTABLE CABINS AND MODULAR STRUCTURES TO BE USED AS OFFICE AND WELFARE FACILITIES, AND ADDITIONAL PARKING PROVISION - DETAILS TO SATISY CONDITION 8 (LANDSCAPE PLANTING)

    Land at Former Langdon Depot, Walford Cross, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8QP

    Received Not published
  21. Out to Consultation/ Decision Pending2010/0044/cond.10

    SECTION 73 APPLICATION TO VARY CONDITIONS OF PERMISSION 007420/001 (KNOWN AS PEAT SITES P8, P104 AND P173) TO ENABLE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTEGRATED DRAINAGE AND WORKING SCHEME - details to satisfy condition 10

    P8, P104 & P173, Heathway Drove, Westhay, Glastonbury, Somerset

    Received Not published
  22. Application Approved99/01664/CPO

    Redevelopment and extnsion of HWRC

    Crewkerne Community Recycling Site, Crewkerne Industrial Estate, Blacknell Lane, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7HE

    Received Not published
  23. Screening/Scoping Opinion Decision IssuedSCC/3542/2018

    REQUEST FOR AN EIA SCREENING OPINION (ILW SKIPS IMPORTATION FOR PACKAGING AND INTERIM STORAGE)

    Hinkley Point A Power Station

    Received Not published
  24. Application Approved3/18/03/008

    RENEWAL OF TEMPORARY PERMISSION 3/18/00/004 FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF LAND FOR MOTOR BUGGY TRACK

    Kilve Court Residential Education Centre,, Kilve, BRIDGWATER, Somerset, TA5 1EA

    Received Not published

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