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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.

1,847
applications held
191
in the past year
90%
approved
60 days
median decision

Councils covering BA5

Mendip (1,831)Somerset (11)Sedgemoor (3)Peak District (1)West Somerset (1)

Recent applications in BA5

Pending
Small
Certificate of Use Existing
21 Aug 20262026/1611/CLE
The Old Coach House Walcombe Lane Wells Somerset BA5 3AGMendip

Application for an existing lawful development certificate for the construction of the foundations for the approved front entrance porch extension

Pending
Small
Approval of Details - Cond
3 Aug 20262026/1470/APP
70 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AJMendip

Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Phosphate Credits Allocation Certificate) on planning consent 2025/1058/FUL

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
31 Jul 20262026/1456/LBC
Gemini House Long Street Croscombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA5 3QHMendip

Internal and external alterations, erection of external store and erection of replacement garden room

Pending
Small
Householder Application
31 Jul 20262026/1455/HSE
Gemini House Long Street Croscombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA5 3QHMendip

Internal and external alterations, erection of external store and erection of replacement garden room.

Refused
Small
Approval of Details - Cond
31 Jul 20262026/1462/APP
7A Portway Wells Somerset BA5 2BAMendip

Approval of details reserved by condition 3 ( Joinery Details - submission of details) on planning consent 2019/1956/FUL.

Pending
Small
Full Application
30 Jul 20262026/1450/FUL
Launcherley Farm New Road Launcherley Wells Somerset BA5 1QJMendip

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.

Pending
Small
Works/Felling Trees in a CA
29 Jul 20262026/1440/TCA
St Thomas Vicarage 94 St Thomas Street Wells Somerset BA5 2UZMendip

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.

Pending
Small
Full Application
28 Jul 20262026/1435/FUL
The Old Chapel Bakery Union Street Wells Somerset BA5 2PUMendip

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)

Pending
Small
Works/Felling Trees in a CA
27 Jul 20262026/1422/TCA
18 Market Street Wells Somerset BA5 2DSMendip

T1 - Pittosporum, removal including stump and root

Pending
Small
Householder Application
23 Jul 20262026/1416/HSE
Home Farm Veal Lane East Horrington Wells Somerset BA5 3EAMendip

Partial demolision of lean to and erection of single story kitchen extention and porch.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
23 Jul 20262026/1406/LBC
Natwest Bank 7 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2ADMendip

Part reconstruction of eastern and western rear boundary walls including brickwork repairs, re-pointing and replacement of coping stones.

Pending
Small
Non-Material Amendments
23 Jul 20262026/1398/NMA
Brownes Garden Centre Woodford Road Woodford Wells Somerset BA5 1QQMendip

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.

Pending
Small
Certificate of Proposed Use/Development
22 Jul 20262026/1382/CLP
14 Tor Street Wells Somerset BA5 2USMendip

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

Pending
Small
Works/Felling Trees in a CA
21 Jul 20262026/1370/TCA
The Palace The Square Westbury Sub Mendip Wells Somerset BA5 1HJMendip

T1 - Silver Birch - Fell due to damage to property. Replacement planting of a suitable smaller tree proposed.

Pending
Small
Full Application
21 Jul 20262026/1384/FUL
23 Union Street Wells Somerset BA5 2PUMendip

Change of Use from Class E (office) to Class C (residential).

Pending
Small
Variation or Removal of Conditions
20 Jul 20262026/1363/VRC
Higher Eastwater Farm East Water Lane Priddy Wells Somerset BA5 3AXMendip

Variation of condition 2 (Plans list) on consent 2016/1609/FUL (Erection of agricultural building for storage of fodder and machinery (not livestock).

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
14 Jul 20262026/1340/LBC
Myrtle Farm Milton Lane Wookey Hole Wells Somerset BA5 1DGMendip

Proposed demolition of existing single storey extension and erection of single storey extension to provide boot room, sun room, utility and shower room.

Pending
Small
Householder Application
14 Jul 20262026/1339/HSE
Myrtle Farm Milton Lane Wookey Hole Wells Somerset BA5 1DGMendip

Proposed demolition of existing single storey extension and erection of single storey extension to provide boot room, sun room, utility and shower room.

Permitted
Small
Householder Application
10 Jul 20262026/1318/HSE
29 Wells Road Wookey Hole Wells Somerset BA5 1DNMendip

Erection of first storey extension and two storey extension, first floor level reconfiguration and internal refurbishment

Pending
Small
Approval of Details - Cond
9 Jul 20262026/1306/APP
Valley Orchard Easton Hill Easton Wells Somerset BA5 1ATMendip

Approval of details reserved by condition 12 (External Lighting) on planning consent 2025/1939/VRC

Pending
Small
Works/Felling Trees in a CA
3 Jul 20262026/1262/TCA
Lodge Hill House Station Road Westbury Sub Mendip Wells Somerset BA5 1EYMendip

T1 - Lawson Cypress - Fell due to poor health with replacement planting proposed.

Pending
Small
Householder Application
3 Jul 20262026/1254/HSE
14 Tor Street Wells Somerset BA5 2USMendip

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.

Pending
Small
Approval of Details - Cond
3 Jul 20262026/1258/APP
Middle Farm Riverside Dinder Wells Somerset BA5 3PLMendip

Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Method Statement Submission of Details), on listed building consent 2026/0360/LBC

Pending
Small
Works/Felling of TPO Trees
2 Jul 20262026/1250/TPO
Wells Recreation Ground Silver Street Wells Somerset BA5 1UNMendip

G1 (M1079) - Multiple Western Red Cedar, 1 Ash, 1 Beech & 1 Yew - Crown lifting & pruning works to improve clearance. See application form for details.

Pending
Small
Certificate of Proposed Use/Development
2 Jul 20262026/1260/CLP
The Old Weighbridge Underwood Business Park Wookey Hole Road Wells Somerset BA5 1AFMendip

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

Pending
Small
Works/Felling Trees in a CA
1 Jul 20262026/1251/TCA
Church Of St Cuthbert St Cuthbert Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AWMendip

G1 - Common Lime - Repollard back to previous pollard points and remove epicormic growth.

Pending
Small
Works/Felling Trees in a CA
30 Jun 20262026/1234/TCA
East Vicarage St Thomas Street Wells Somerset BA5 2UZMendip

T1-2 - Lime - Crown reduction by 4.2m - please see report for details

Pending
Small
Approval of Details - Cond
26 Jun 20262026/1215/APP
1 - 2 Somerset Cottages South Street Wells Somerset BA5 1SNMendip

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.

Pending
Small
Householder Application
26 Jun 20262026/1221/HSE
Kings Hay Back Lane Westbury Sub Mendip Wells Somerset BA5 1HZMendip

Installing a set of french doors into an existing window opening and installing photovoltaics on the roof.

Pending
Small
Approval of Details - Cond
25 Jun 20262026/1212/APP
1 - 2 Somerset Cottages South Street Wells Somerset BA5 1SNMendip

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).

Permitted
Small
Variation or Removal of Conditions
25 Jun 20262026/1202/VRC
Springfield Haybridge Hill Haybridge Wells Somerset BA5 1AJMendip

Variation of condition 2 (Plans List) on consent 2022/1917/FUL (Demolish existing dwelling and construct new 1No. dwelling) (Retrospective).

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
25 Jun 20262026/1213/LBC
1 - 2 Somerset Cottages South Street Wells Somerset BA5 1SNMendip

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).

Pending
Small
Works/Felling of TPO Trees
24 Jun 20262026/1187/TPO
The Beeches Moffats Drive South Horrington Village Wells Somerset BA5 3DQMendip

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)

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
24 Jun 20262026/1191/LBC
Old Mill House Bishops Park Way To Constitution Hill Dulcote Wells Somerset BA5 3NUMendip

Preservation & infill works to form a plant/pool shower room with green roof & air source heat pumps within the existing ruins of the papermill

Pending
Small
Householder Application
24 Jun 20262026/1190/HSE
Old Mill House Bishops Park Way To Constitution Hill Dulcote Wells Somerset BA5 3NUMendip

Preservation & infill works to form a plant/pool shower room with green roof & air source heat pumps within the existing ruins of the papermill

Pending
Small
Full Application
23 Jun 20262026/1180/FUL
69 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AGMendip

Reinstatement of covered veranda and minor external alterations to courtyard.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
23 Jun 20262026/1181/LBC
69 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AGMendip

Reinstatement of covered veranda and minor external alterations to courtyard.

Pending
Small
Full Application
17 Jun 20262026/1135/FUL
Furlong House Ford Lane Henton Wells Somerset BA5 1PDMendip

Change of use of land to extend the residential curtilage

Pending
Small
Householder Application
12 Jun 20262026/1110/HSE
East Cottage Long Street Croscombe Wells Somerset BA5 3QHMendip

Remove window and replace with new door & window

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
12 Jun 20262026/1111/LBC
East Cottage Long Street Croscombe Wells Somerset BA5 3QHMendip

Remove window and replace with new door & window. Remove roof tiles, repair / replace roof felt and replace existing roof tiles.

Pending
Small
Variation or Removal of Conditions
11 Jun 20262026/1101/VRC
18 Priory Road Wells Somerset BA5 1SYMendip

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.

Pending
Small
Certificate of Proposed Use/Development
11 Jun 20262026/1103/CLP
Folleybridge House Duncart Lane Croscombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA5 3QRMendip

Application for a proposed lawful development certificate for the stationing of a shepherd hut to provide ancillary accommodation.

Pending
Small
Householder Application
9 Jun 20262026/1084/HSE
19 Balch Road Wells Somerset BA5 2BYMendip

Proposed porch

Pending
Small
Agricultural Notification Proposed Build
5 Jun 20262026/1065/AGB
Land At 322315 151489 Priddy Wells Somerset BA5 3BQMendip

Application for prior notification of agricultural development for a proposed building.

Pending
Small
Householder Application
4 Jun 20262026/1054/HSE
Swallow Barn Old Frome Road East Horrington Wells Somerset BA5 3EAMendip

Demolish existing dining area & erect single storey rear extension

Pending
Small
Works/Felling Trees in a CA
4 Jun 20262026/1059/TCA
2 Nettle Combe View South Horrington Village Wells Somerset BA5 3QFMendip

Maple (T1) - Fell. Cypress (T2) - Fell.

Pending
Small
Non-Material Amendments
3 Jun 20262026/1042/NMA
65 Wand Road Wells Somerset BA5 1RNMendip

Application for a non-material amendment to permission 2025/2043/HSE to propose a single larger pitched glazed lantern.

Pending
Small
Householder Application
2 Jun 20262026/1029/HSE
31 Millers Gardens Wells Somerset BA5 2TWMendip

Single storey rear/side extension.

Pending
Small
Full Application
27 May 20262026/1004/FUL
Brownes Garden Centre Woodford Road Woodford Wells Somerset BA5 1QQMendip

Change of use of land formerly part of Browne's Garden Centre to residential (C3) curtilage and erection of new fence to define.

Pending
Small
Householder Application
18 May 20262026/1012/HSE
Wick Cottage Mill Lane Coxley Wells Somerset BA5 1QUMendip

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.