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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
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3,312 approved · 66 refused · 185 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Approved1/11/07/089

    EXTENSION OF EXISTING CAR PARK TO FORM 26 ADDITIONAL SPACES

    King Alfred Community School, Burnham Road, HIGHBRIDGE, Somerset, TA9 3EE

    Received Not published
  2. Application Approved4/40/14/0006

    Construction of a new access road to serve the Ham sewage Treatment Works (STW) from Ham Road

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

    Received Not published
  3. Application Withdrawn4/43/14/0047

    Retrospective planning permission for the installation of security shutter to the Library entrance

    Wellington Library, 16, Fore Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8AQ

    Received Not published
  4. Application Approved4/31/07/026/COND10

    Submission of details Condition 10 (Dust Mitigation and Stockpile Heights)

    Cambria Farm Park & Ride, Cambria Farm, Ilminster Road, Taunton, Somerset

    Received Not published
  5. Application Approved2016/0665/CNT/Cond4

    Discharge of Condition 4: Landscape & Ecological Management Plan (LEMP)

    Moons Hill Quarry Long Cross Bottom Stoke St Michael Shepton Mallet BA3 5JU

    Received Not published
  6. Temporary Permission Expired4/34/05/038

    INSTALLATION OF AN 'EXPANDA - STORE' FOR THE STORAGE OF ALUMINIUM IN PLASTIC BAGS

    Work Power, Units 22 - 26, Livingstone Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6BD

    Received Not published
  7. Temporary Permission Expired1/50/07/029

    INSTALLATION OF A RELOCATABLE CLASSROOM

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

    Received Not published
  8. Application Approved4/38/17/0205/Cond23

    Submission of Scheme to satisfy the discharge of Condition 23: Construction Noise Mitigation of Conditionally permitted application 4/38/17/025 dated: 12 March 2018 for the Construction of a new road scheme including the enlargement of M5 Junction 25 Roundabout , widening of Toneway and the construction of a new roundabout to the south western corner of the Gateway Park and Ride site including linking sections of road from J25 to A358/Ruishton Lane Junction.

    M5 J25 to A358/Ruishton Lane Junction.

    Received Not published
  9. Application Approved1/33/02/047

    RENEWAL OF PLANNING PERMISSION FOR SITING OF TEMPORARY BUILDING

    Mark First School, The Causeway, Mark, HIGHBRIDGE, Somerset, TA9 4QA

    Received Not published
  10. Application Approved4/08/18/0004/Cond11

    Discharge of Condition 11: requires a bat roost survey of the retained oak tree to be carried out prior to commencement.

    Land off Nerrols Drive Taunton TA2 8QE

    Received Not published
  11. Application Approved109279/009/LB

    PARTIAL REMOVAL OF EXISTING BOUNDARY WALL TO FACILITATE AN EXTENSION TO THE WEST OF THE SCHOOL BUILDING, COMPRISING SCHOOL HALL AND OTHER ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATION

    Beckington C of E First School, Church Street, Beckington, Frome, Somerset, BA11 6TG

    Received Not published
  12. Temporary Permission Expired4/25/08/010

    DEPOSIT OF SOILS ON LAND ADJACENT TO A358

    Taunton Navy Sports Ground, Cross Keys, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, Somerset

    Received Not published
  13. Application ApprovedM.25/1/76/cond.30

    Details to satisfy condition 30 - blast monitoring scheme

    Moons Hill Quarry, Mendip Road, Stoke St Michael, Bath, BA3 5JU

    Received Not published
  14. Application Approved2015/1831/CNT

    Special Educational needs adaptations to listed school building and attached rear extension

    St Pauls Church of England Junior School, Paul Street, SHEPTON MALLET, Somerset, BA4 5LA

    Received Not published
  15. Application Approved1/49/08/020COND.4

    Erection of a 3-bay Elliott - cond.4 (Drainage Scheme)

    Weare C of E First School, Sparrow Hill, Weare, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2JS

    Received Not published
  16. Application Approved06/02687/R3C

    CONSTRUCTION OF A TARMAC PLAYCOURT

    North Cadbury C of E Primary School, Cary Road, North Cadbury, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7DE

    Received Not published
  17. Application WithdrawnSCC/3972/2022

    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.

    Somerton Road Roundabout B3151/170 Ilchester

    Received Not published
  18. Application Approved1/08/15/054/Cond9

    Discharge of Condition 9: Construction Method Statement Before the commencement of the development hereby permitted, a Construction Method Statement, describing works, including temporary works, to be undertaken, and a pollution prevention scheme to be implemented during the construction phase, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the County Planning Authority. The Construction Method Statement shall provide for: (a) Site security; (b) Fuel oil storage, bunding, delivery and use; (c) How both minor and major spillages will be dealt with; (d) Containment of silt/soil contaminated run off; (e) Disposal of contaminated drainage, including water pumped from excavations; (f) Discharge of silty or discoloured water from excavations should be irrigated over grassland or a settlement lagoon be provided to remove solids; (g) Construction vehicles not crossing or working directly in a water course. Temporary bridges to be constructed for vehicles to cross and excavations done from the bank. Any work in or near a water course to be done in a dry area e.g. river water to be diverted away from the working area using coffer dams; (h) Site induction for workforce highlighting pollution prevention and awareness; (i) The submission, approval and implementation of details to ensure a permanent, appropriate level of EA access to controlled waters in the vicinity of the development and maintenance regime of the scheme; (j) A scheme for the provision and operation of vehicle cleaning measures at the site exit onto the public highway; (k) Details of the construction period and the sequence of development; The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved Construction Method Statement. Reason: To protect controlled waters, the biodiversity and residential amenities of the area. This is required pre-commencement to ensure the development is constructed efficiently and yet with acceptable environmental impacts.

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

    Received Not published
  19. Application Approved08/03346/R3C/cond.7

    REPLACEMENT OF ARTIFICIAL TURF PITCH WITH A NEW RUBBER CRUMB SURFACE, TOGETHER WITH FENCING (UP TO 5m IN HEIGHT), STORE, ACCESS STEPS, MAINTENANCE ACCESS AND 8 NEW 15m HIGH LIGHTING COLUMNS - DETAILS TO SATISFY CONDITION 7 (STOPPING UP OF EXISTING ACCESS)

    Buckler's Mead School, 1, St Johns Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4NH

    Received Not published
  20. Application Approved4/46/13/0039

    Installation of a Gas Flare at Existing Gas Management Compound on the former

    Poole Landfill Site, Poole, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9HH

    Received Not published
  21. Application Approved4/38/14/0284/cond.2

    Erection of a Single Storey Modular Building and Associated External Works to provide a Central Production Kitchen - details to satisfy condition 2 (Surface Water Drainage)

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

    Received Not published
  22. Application ApprovedSCC/3785/2021

    Retention of existing modular building.

    Merriott First School Church Street Merriott TA16 5PT

    Received Not published
  23. Application Approved1/08/09/344/cond.34

    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 19 (NOISE)

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

    Received Not published
  24. Temporary Permission Expired2011/1630

    Variation of Condition 1 of Planning Permission 2010/1081 to Extend the Time Period until 2014 to Complete the Approved Restoration of Peat Site P.118 (pt)

    Land at P.118 (pt) south of Wilderness Drove, Walton Heath, Sharpham, Street, Somerset

    Received Not published

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