Planning applications in BA5
We hold 1,847 planning applications for the BA5 postcode area, 191 of them submitted in the past year. 90% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 60 days. The area is covered by Mendip, Somerset, Sedgemoor.
Councils covering BA5
Recent applications in BA5
Application for an existing lawful development certificate for the construction of the foundations for the approved front entrance porch extension
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Phosphate Credits Allocation Certificate) on planning consent 2025/1058/FUL
Internal and external alterations, erection of external store and erection of replacement garden room
Internal and external alterations, erection of external store and erection of replacement garden room.
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 ( Joinery Details - submission of details) on planning consent 2019/1956/FUL.
Demolition of agricultural building with Class Q approval and erection of new-build dwelling and carport and change of use of agricultural land to ancillary residential use.
SG3 -Mixed Species Shrubs - Remove close to ground level and treat stumps to inhibit regrowth & T5 - Pittsoporum - Remove close to ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth.
The conversion of The Old Chapel Bakery itno 3No. 1 Bed residential units (following previous application 2023/0096/FUL, change of use from commercial (E) to residential (C3) 2 new residential units)
T1 - Pittosporum, removal including stump and root
Partial demolision of lean to and erection of single story kitchen extention and porch.
Part reconstruction of eastern and western rear boundary walls including brickwork repairs, re-pointing and replacement of coping stones.
Non-material amendment to application 2026/0094/FUL to change window/door positions on south east elevation & change cladding material from timber to metal profile.
Certificate of lawfulness of proposed development of Erection of a rear dormer to facilitate a loft conversion; demolition of existing conservatory and formation of rear patio; replacement flat roof and installation of rooflight to rear extension; installation of timber French doors and replacement rear windows; blocking up of selected rear openings; and replacement rainwater goods
T1 - Silver Birch - Fell due to damage to property. Replacement planting of a suitable smaller tree proposed.
Change of Use from Class E (office) to Class C (residential).
Variation of condition 2 (Plans list) on consent 2016/1609/FUL (Erection of agricultural building for storage of fodder and machinery (not livestock).
Proposed demolition of existing single storey extension and erection of single storey extension to provide boot room, sun room, utility and shower room.
Proposed demolition of existing single storey extension and erection of single storey extension to provide boot room, sun room, utility and shower room.
Erection of first storey extension and two storey extension, first floor level reconfiguration and internal refurbishment
Approval of details reserved by condition 12 (External Lighting) on planning consent 2025/1939/VRC
T1 - Lawson Cypress - Fell due to poor health with replacement planting proposed.
Removal of non-original, modern cement-based render to expose and restore the underlying masonry. Repair and sympathetic replacement of existing front-facing timber sliding sash windows. Installation of external gas supply riser pipe on the front elevation.
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Method Statement Submission of Details), on listed building consent 2026/0360/LBC
G1 (M1079) - Multiple Western Red Cedar, 1 Ash, 1 Beech & 1 Yew - Crown lifting & pruning works to improve clearance. See application form for details.
Internal subdivision of an existing commercial building EG1, to create four self-contained office suites together with two shared WC facilities and associated circulation space
G1 - Common Lime - Repollard back to previous pollard points and remove epicormic growth.
T1-2 - Lime - Crown reduction by 4.2m - please see report for details
Approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Ducts, Pipes, Rainwater Goods etc) on consent 2021/0933/FUL. List of documents being submitted for approval: ??? F1821/Cover letter dated 22nd June 2026 ??? F1821/001C ??? Existing Ground Floor Plan, Elevations and Location Plan. @A1 ??? F1821/002B ??? Existing First and Second Floor Plans @A1 ??? F1821/003A - Existing Site Plan @A2 ??? F1821/101B ??? Proposed Ground Floor Plan, Elevations and Block Plan @A1 ??? F1821/102B ??? Proposed First Floor and Second Floor Plans and Window Details @A1 ??? F1821/103A ??? Proposed Site Plan @A2 ??? F1821/SRA/Rev.B ??? Schedule of Repairs and Alterations. ??? F1821/DPVRG/Rev.B ??? Ducts, Pipes, Vents and Rainwater Goods Statement. ??? F1821/SS/Rev.B ??? Services Statement.
Installing a set of french doors into an existing window opening and installing photovoltaics on the roof.
Approval of details reserved by conditions 7 (Ducts, Pipes, Rainwater Goods), 8 (Installation of services ) and 9 (Interior Treatments/Finishes) on listed building consent 2021/0934/LBC (Conversion of house to original state to create two dwellings. Works to include sealing of openings in party wall, replacement of kitchen and bathroom and refurbishment of windows and externals, installation of new gas central heating and creation of bathroom on first floor of dwelling number 2).
Variation of condition 2 (Plans List) on consent 2022/1917/FUL (Demolish existing dwelling and construct new 1No. dwelling) (Retrospective).
Installation of sprinkler system & additional fire safety mitigation to comply with Building Regulations Part B (Fire Safety) following the approval to convert the house to original state to create two dwellings (Ref: 2021/0933/FUL & 2021/0934/LBC).
Horse Chestnut (T1) - End weight reduction by 2-3 meters on 5 overextended limbs. Beech (T2) - Crown lift x3 lower limbs. Beech (T3) - Reduce/cut back from building reduce by 3 meters. Cedar (T4) - Reduce limbs overhanging house by 2-3 meters. Yew (T5) - Fell. (M318)
Preservation & infill works to form a plant/pool shower room with green roof & air source heat pumps within the existing ruins of the papermill
Preservation & infill works to form a plant/pool shower room with green roof & air source heat pumps within the existing ruins of the papermill
Reinstatement of covered veranda and minor external alterations to courtyard.
Reinstatement of covered veranda and minor external alterations to courtyard.
Change of use of land to extend the residential curtilage
Remove window and replace with new door & window
Remove window and replace with new door & window. Remove roof tiles, repair / replace roof felt and replace existing roof tiles.
Removal of condition 1 (Temporary Permission) and variation of condition 3 (Hours of Use), condition 4 (Consumption of Food/Drink-Front of the premises) and condition 5 (Consumption of Food/Drink-Side of the premises) on consent 2025/1106/VRC (Application to vary conditions 3, 4 & 5 (Use & Times) of planning approval 2012/1196 (Change of use of premises from A1 (retail) to A4 (public house)) to extend use times.
Application for a proposed lawful development certificate for the stationing of a shepherd hut to provide ancillary accommodation.
Proposed porch
Application for prior notification of agricultural development for a proposed building.
Demolish existing dining area & erect single storey rear extension
Maple (T1) - Fell. Cypress (T2) - Fell.
Application for a non-material amendment to permission 2025/2043/HSE to propose a single larger pitched glazed lantern.
Single storey rear/side extension.
Change of use of land formerly part of Browne's Garden Centre to residential (C3) curtilage and erection of new fence to define.
Installation of a central heating system, Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP), updated metal framed windows, new rain water goods and external pipe work/timber joinery, installation of flat roof lights.