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- Traffic generation and road safety.
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- The impact upon the character and appearance of the area or street including the appropriateness of design, materials, landscaping, etc.
- Other environmental issues, such as noise.
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List Last Updated: 29/10/2026
Application no: 55/26/00004
Parish Council: Burtle
Registered Date: 29/08/2026
Decision Date: 28/10/2026
Type: Listed Building Consent – alterations
Applicant: Mrs J Duval
Location: Burtle Farm, Robins Lane, Burtle, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8NT
Proposal: Retrospective application for internal alterations.
Decision: Granted Permission
Decision Level: Delegated
Case Officer: Charles Morgan
Application no: 17/26/00040
Parish Council: Cheddar
Registered Date: 16/10/2026
Type: Full Planning Permission
Applicant: Mr M Truscott
Location: Trelawney, Tweentown, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3JB
Proposal: Erection of a single-storey rear extension.
Case Officer: Jordan Morris
Application no: 14/26/00015
Parish Council: Catcott
Registered Date: 15/10/2026
Type: Notice of Proposed Agricultural Devt.
Applicant: Mr Stokes
Location: Land to the West of, Scotts Lane, Catcott, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7
Proposal: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed access track
Case Officer: Tabitha Tweedie
Application no: 06/26/00006
Parish Council: Brean
Registered Date: 15/10/2026
Type: Full Planning Permission
Applicant: Brean Leisure Park Ltd
Location: Unity Beach, Coast Road, Berrow, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8
Proposal: Change of use from golf course to caravan site for the provision of 30 caravans with access to parking, decking, and ancillary structures, new internal access route and associated landscaping, infrastructure, and other works
Case Officer: Shanta Parsons
This is a major application
Application no: 07/26/00017
Parish Council: Brent Knoll
Registered Date: 23/10/2026
Type: Works to Trees
Applicant: Mrs F Detain
Location: 30 Brent Street, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4DT
Proposal: Crown thin 1No. Silver Birch (T1) (TPO Ref T1) by approx. 30% and crown reduce by approx. 2m all round leaving the tree approx. final height of 6m and final spread of 4m.
Case Officer: Robin Offer
Application no: 08/25/00103
Parish Council: Bridgwater
Registered Date: 09/07/2025
Decision Date: 23/10/2026
Type: Full Planning Permission
Applicant: Mr P Newman
Location: Land at, Appledore Drive, Bridgwater, Somerset
Proposal: Erection of mixed use commercial/residential building comprising use class E(a) – Retail (other than hot food) on the ground floor and use class C3- Residential on the first and second floors including alterations to access and parking provisions.
Decision: Granted Permission
Decision Level: Delegated
Case Officer: Shanta Parsons
Application no: 08/26/00064
Parish Council: Bridgwater
Registered Date: 24/08/2026
Decision Date: 23/10/2026
Type: Full Planning Permission
Applicant: Bridgwater Cricket Club
Location: BRIDGWATER CRICKET CLUB, THE PARKS SPORTS GROUND, Durleigh Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7HR
Proposal: Erection of cricket ball stop netting, 15m high x 68m wide, to the South side of the cricket ground.
Decision: Granted Permission
Decision Level: Delegated
Case Officer: Liam Evans
Application no: 08/26/00077
Parish Council: Bridgwater
Registered Date: 10/09/2026
Decision Date: 22/10/2026
Type: Full Planning Permission
Applicant: Ms B Watts & Mr B Cresswell
Location: 41 Tudor Way, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6UE
Proposal: Erection of two storey side extension on East elevation, erection of single storey rear extension on North elevation (on site of existing conservatory to be demolished) and construction of detached double garage in existing garden (South) with demolition of existing detached single garage
Decision: Granted Permission
Decision Level: Delegated
Case Officer: Tabitha Tweedie
Application no: 08/26/00079
Parish Council: Bridgwater
Registered Date: 11/09/2026
Decision Date: 26/10/2026
Type: Full Planning Permission
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Jones
Location: 22 Juniper Close, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4ER
Proposal: Two storey side extension (SE). Porch to front elevation (NE). Remove existing rear conservatory (SW)
Decision: Granted Permission
Decision Level: Delegated
Case Officer: Tabitha Tweedie
Application no: 08/26/00084
Parish Council: Bridgwater
Registered Date: 27/10/2026
Type: Works to Trees in Conservation Area
Applicant: Mrs L Bennett
Location: 3 Valetta Place, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3HR
Proposal: Reduce Plum on northern side to achieve approx.1m clearance from utility cables (T1). Remove 1No. self-seeded Sycamore (T2).
Case Officer: Robin Offer
Application no: 08/26/00089
Parish Council: Bridgwater
Registered Date: 20/10/2026
Type: Full Planning Permission
Applicant: Mr S Childs
Location: 3 Penarth Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7ED
Proposal: Loft conversion with dormer to the rear elevation.
Case Officer: Tabitha Tweedie
Application no: 08/26/00092
Parish Council: Bridgwater
Registered Date: 14/09/2026
Decision Date: 29/10/2026
Type: Cert. of Lawfulness for Proposed Use/Dev
Applicant: Mr James
Location: 24 Witches Walk, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6JY
Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed Conversion C3 to C4 5 bed HMO.
Decision: Granted Permission
Decision Level: Delegated
Case Officer: Tabitha Tweedie
Application no: 08/26/00105
Parish Council: Bridgwater
Registered Date: 22/10/2026
Type: Works to Trees in Conservation Area
Applicant: Mr R Taylor
Location: 20 Northfield, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7EZ
Proposal: Reduce height of 1No. Walnut (T1) by approx. 50% to 30 feet and spread by approx. 6 feet all around.
Case Officer: Robin Offer
Application no: 08/26/00106
Parish Council: Bridgwater
Registered Date: 23/10/2026
Type: Works to Trees in Conservation Area
Applicant: Somerset Council
Location: Land to the West of, Capes Close, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6
Proposal: Crown lift 1No. Sequoiadendron (T1) to 4m and remove deadwood
Case Officer: Robin Offer
Application no: 11/26/00068
Parish Council: Burnham & Highbridge
Registered Date: 11/09/2026
Decision Date: 22/10/2026
Type: Full Planning Permission
Applicant: Himalaya homes Ltd
Location: 75 High Street, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1PE
Proposal: Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 11/25/00015 (Change of use of first floor from restaurant/managers accommodation to holiday let and 4no. bed house in multiple occupation (HMO).) to amend the approved plans listed in schedule A to include a dedicated rear access to first floor holiday flats.
Decision: Withdrawn (after registration)
Case Officer: Liam Evans
Application no: 11/26/00075
Parish Council: Burnham & Highbridge
Registered Date: 07/10/2026
Type: Reserved matters
Applicant: Country Court Care
Location: 19 Oxford Street, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1LG
Proposal: Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 11/23/00124 (Erection of 70 bed. care home on site of existing (to be demolished) including parking provision and associated works). Existing approved site plan, floor plans, and elevations to be substituted with updates which include increased floor to floor heights and adjusted fenestration.
Case Officer: Shanta Parsons
This is a major application
Application no: 11/26/00082
Parish Council: Burnham & Highbridge
Registered Date: 20/10/2026
Type: Full Planning Permission
Applicant: H & S Sampson
Location: 65A Conway Crescent, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2UW
Proposal: New dormer window to match existing on rear elevation
Case Officer: Tabitha Tweedie
Application no: 11/26/00083
Parish Council: Burnham & Highbridge
Registered Date: 20/10/2026
Type: Listed Building Consent – alterations
Applicant: Ms Stock
Location: 47 The Esplanade, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2AQ
Proposal: Repairs to slate roof, replacement flat roof covering to attic dormer windows & repair work to rendered chimneys
Case Officer: Tabitha Tweedie
Application no: 11/26/00090
Parish Council: Burnham & Highbridge
Registered Date: 26/10/2026
Type: Works to Trees
Applicant: Haven
Location: BURNHAM HOLIDAY VILLAGE, Marine Drive, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1LA
Proposal: Crown reduction of 38No. Hybrid Black Poplars (TE01?TE38) (TPO Ref A1). Reduce crowns to a finished height of approximately 18?20m, from a current height of approximately 22?25m. Reduce crowns to a finished spread of approximately 8?10m (4?5m radial), with the greater reduction applied to over-extended limbs on the road and caravan sides. On previously reduced or pollarded trees, reduce back to or just above the previous reduction points, removing heavy regrowth. Reason: The works are proposed to reduce sail area and end weight, and therefore the risk of failure.
Case Officer: Robin Offer
Application no: 13/26/00017
Parish Council: Cannington
Registered Date: 31/08/2026
Decision Date: 28/10/2026
Type: Full Planning Permission
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Taylor
Location: ANDORRA, Withiel Drive, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2LY
Proposal: Single Storey Rear Extension. Construction of Garaging. Internal Reconfiguration of House.
Decision: Granted Permission
Decision Level: Delegated
Case Officer: Charles Morgan
Application no: 15/26/00011
Parish Council: Chapel Allerton
Registered Date: 16/10/2026
Type: Prior Approval Agricultural to Dwelling
Applicant: The Gainsborough Group
Location: Ashton Farm, Ashton, Wedmore, BS28 4QE
Proposal: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to 7No. Dwellinghouses (Class C3), and associated building operations.
Case Officer: Jordan Morris
Application no: 03/26/00012
Parish Council: Badgworth
Registered Date: 21/10/2026
Type: Notice of Proposed Agricultural Devt.
Applicant: Mr Coombes
Location: Robins Yard Farm, Slade Lane, Tarnock, Axbridge, BS26 2SH
Proposal: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed reinforced concrete yard.
Case Officer: Charles Morgan
Application no: 17/26/00048
Parish Council: Cheddar
Registered Date: 25/08/2026
Decision Date: 26/10/2026
Type: Full Planning Permission
Applicant: Mr R Davies
Location: 39 Hill Lea Gardens, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3JH
Proposal: Erection of single storey rear (North) including dormer and side (West) extensions.
Decision: Refuse Planning Permission
Decision Level: Delegated
Case Officer: Charles Morgan
Application no: 17/26/00051
Parish Council: Cheddar
Registered Date: 21/10/2026
Type: Full Planning Permission
Applicant: Shal Housing
Location: 38 Wideatts Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3AT
Proposal: Construction of a gravel drive to the front of the property
Case Officer: Tabitha Tweedie
Application no: 24/26/00016
Parish Council: East Brent
Registered Date: 17/09/2026
Decision Date: 26/10/2026
Type: Full Planning Permission
Applicant: Mrs J Warren
Location: Orchard Barn, Brent Road, East Brent, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4JD
Proposal: Addition of garden room (timber and composite construction) within the curtilage of the property.
Decision: Granted Permission
Decision Level: Delegated
Case Officer: Tabitha Tweedie
Application no: 27/26/00003
Parish Council: Enmore
Registered Date: 12/10/2026
Type: Full Planning Permission
Applicant: Mr N J Popham
Location: Land To The South Of, Pightley Lane, Enmore, Bridgwater
Proposal: Proposed new livestock building utilising existing access
Case Officer: Liam Evans
Application no: 31/26/00014
Parish Council: Lympsham
Registered Date: 07/10/2026
Type: Full Planning Permission
Applicant: Mr M Ross
Location: 17 Sedgemoor Close, Lympsham, Weston-super-mare, BS24 0AF
Proposal: Erection of single storey side extension with balcony over and replacement open porch.
Case Officer: Liam Evans
Application no: 37/26/00048
Parish Council: North Petherton
Registered Date: 29/07/2026
Decision Date: 27/10/2026
Type: Full Planning Permission
Applicant: NNB Generation Company (HPC) Limited
Location: DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE, Huntworth Business Park, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA6 6TS
Proposal: Variation of conditions 2 and 3 of planning permission 37/25/00102 (Change of Use of land from Use Class B8 (Storage and Distribution) and E(g)(i) (Offices) to a Mixed Use B2 (General Industrial), B8 (Storage and Distribution) and E(g)(i) (Offices), and erection of 7No. temporary structures comprising 3No. structures for storage, 1No. structure for fabrication/welding, 1No. structure to house radiography equipment, and 2No. welfare cabins until 31st December 2030 (part retrospective)) to amend the plans approved.
Decision: Granted Permission
Decision Level: Delegated
Case Officer: Prutha Ram
This is a major application
Application no: 38/26/00005
Parish Council: Othery
Registered Date: 27/08/2026
Decision Date: 26/10/2026
Type: Full Planning Permission
Applicant: Mr M Hembrow
Location: Olivers House, Fore Street, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0QH
Proposal: Conversion of residential outbuilding into a separate one bedroom dwelling.
Decision: Refuse Planning Permission
Decision Level: Delegated
Case Officer: Charles Morgan
Application no: 41/26/00013
Parish Council: Pawlett
Registered Date: 16/10/2026
Type: Full Planning Permission
Applicant: Mr A & Mrs A Warner
Location: Hillside, Gaunts Road, Pawlett, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4SS
Proposal: Proposed first floor extension over existing single storey side extension
Case Officer: Tabitha Tweedie
Application no: 42/26/00002
Parish Council: Puriton
Registered Date: 10/08/2026
Decision Date: 23/10/2026
Type: Full Planning Permission
Applicant: Mr D Fry
Location: 3 BATCH PADDOCKS, Batch Road, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8GF
Proposal: Retrospective change of use of land to an adjoining existing Gypsy and Traveller site to provide one additional pitch comprising of 1No. mobile home, 1No. touring caravan, 1No. stable block, amenity space and associated parking.
Decision: Refuse Planning Permission
Decision Level: Delegated
Case Officer: Dean Titchener
Application no: 45/26/00017
Parish Council: Spaxton
Registered Date: 21/09/2026
Decision Date: 27/10/2026
Type: Full Planning Permission
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Carver
Location: Land to the North East of, Splatt Lane, Spaxton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5
Proposal: Construction of Agricultural Livestock Building
Decision: Granted Permission
Decision Level: Delegated
Case Officer: Tabitha Tweedie
Application no: 49/26/00016
Parish Council: Weare
Registered Date: 14/10/2026
Type: Prior Approval Agricultural to Dwelling
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Rolfe
Location: Orchardleigh Farm, Notting Hill Way, Stone Allerton, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2NG
Proposal: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Agricultural Building to 3No. Dwellinghouses (Class C3), and associated building operations.
Case Officer: Charles Morgan
Application no: 50/26/00057
Parish Council: Wedmore
Registered Date: 02/10/2026
Type: Full Planning Permission
Applicant: Mr D Rousell
Location: The Poplars, Wells Road, Latcham, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4SA
Proposal: Full Planning for the erection of a new machinery store.
Case Officer: Jordan Morris
Application no: 50/26/00061
Parish Council: Wedmore
Registered Date: 24/08/2026
Decision Date: 26/10/2026
Type: Full Planning Permission
Applicant: AD&M
Location: Yew Tree Farm, Wells Road, Theale, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4SN
Proposal: Erection of a single storey double garage to the rear of the property within the existing parking courtyard
Decision: Granted Permission
Decision Level: Delegated
Case Officer: Charles Morgan
Application no: 50/26/00079
Parish Council: Wedmore
Registered Date: 19/10/2026
Type: Prior Approval Agricultural to Dwelling
Applicant: Whittle
Location: Batch Farm, Daggs Lane, Bagley, Wedmore, BS28 4TA
Proposal: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to 9 No. Dwellinghouses (Class C3), and associated building operations.
Case Officer: Charles Morgan
Application no: 50/26/00080
Parish Council: Wedmore
Registered Date: 28/10/2026
Type: Works to Trees in Conservation Area
Applicant: Mrs S Davey
Location: Mulberry House, Sand Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4BZ
Proposal: Remove remnants of failed bracing system where possible to 1No. Beech (T1) and install a suitable non-invasive flexible restraint system between the stems forming the weak main union. Remove all dead branches throughout the crown considered likely to fall and cause harm/damage. Crown reduce / tip pruning by approx. 1-1.5m leaving the tree approx. final height of 23m and approx. final spread of 5m.
Case Officer: Robin Offer
Application no: 50/26/00081
Parish Council: Wedmore
Registered Date: 28/10/2026
Type: Works to Trees in Conservation Area
Applicant: Drinkwater Tree Services ltd
Location: Laurel Bank, Sand Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4BZ
Proposal: Fell 1No. Magnolia (T1). Remove 1No. Cherry (T2) as in decline. Remove small group of dead elms (T3).
Case Officer: Robin Offer
Application no: 53/26/00015
Parish Council: Westonzoyland
Registered Date: 27/10/2026
Type: Full Planning Permission
Applicant: Miss C Philpott
Location: Riverside Cottage, Andersea Road, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0LU
Proposal: Erection of single storey extension, first floor extension, porch & carport
Case Officer: Jordan Morris
Application no: 17/26/00045
Parish Council: Cheddar
Registered Date: 20/10/2026
Type: Full Planning Permission
Applicant: DOW PROPERTIES LTD
Location: Cheltenham And Gloucester Building Society, Union Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3NA
Proposal: Conversion & extension to existing building to create 4No. dwellings.
Case Officer: Charles Morgan
Application no: 54/26/00009
Parish Council: Woolavington
Registered Date: 09/09/2026
Decision Date: 26/10/2026
Type: Works to Trees
Applicant: Mr/Ms Wood
Location: 10 Church Street, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8DP
Proposal: Prune 1No. Yew (T1) (TPO Ref T1) by up to 2m leaving the tree approx. final spread dimensions of 9-10m in order to bring the tree within the property boundaries on the road and neighbouring property aspects and leave neatly rounded. Crown raise 2No. Holm Oaks (G1) (TPO Ref G1) to 2.5m from ground level, remove dead wood and prune back aspect approaching neighbouring properties to ensure approx. 2.5m clearance from the properties leaving the trees approx. final spread dimensions of 16.5m.
Decision: Granted Permission
Decision Level: Delegated
Case Officer: Robin Offer