NEARLY 30 planning applications have been submitted to Somerset Council for the Sedgemoor area over the last week. 

Proposals include a bid to convert a dwelling into an eight-bedroom HMO (home in multiple occupation) at 52 North Street in Bridgwater. 

The property currently has five bedrooms and a detached garage along with “external amenity space to the front and rear”.

If converted, the applicant says the property would provide a housing option for individuals working at nearby large-scale projects such as Hinkley Point C and the Gravity smart campus who do not require a traditional family home. 

“Bridgwater has seen significant growth with large scale commercial developments increasing the employment opportunities in the locale,” they said. 

“This has increased public demand for housing, particularly smaller scale accommodation within walking distance of public transport links. 

“The proposed change will help support and meet this demand as the building will change from a single residential dwelling to an eight-bedroom HMO residence.”

An application has also been submitted to build three detached homes on land currently used as a garden and paddock in Puriton. 

Sedgemoor planning round-up

The following planning applications were received by Somerset Council between August 10 and August 16. 

For more details and to comment on applications, visit www.somerset.gov.uk/planning-buildings-and-land.

Badgworth

03/23/00009: Change of use of agricultural land to caravan site, including the demolition of 4no. buildings and formation of 16 caravan pitches. Land at Biddisham Lane, Biddisham, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26. 

03/23/00010: Repollard Populus nigra (Black Poplar) (T1) (TPO Ref T1) to 17m centre and 15m lateral (approx 2m above previous points) to reduce strain on major limbs, now exposed to increased wind loading. Court House, The Court House Lane, Tarnock, Axbridge, BS26 2SB. 

Bridgwater

08/23/00297: Erection of two storey side (east) extension on site of existing detached garage (to be demolished) at 23 Deacon Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QJ.

08/23/00301: Erection of a semi-detached dwelling at 49 Stafford Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5PH.

08/23/00307: Change of use of dwelling to form an eight-bedroom HMO (Home in Multiple Occupation) at 52 North Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3PN.

08/23/00311: Erection of a single storey extension to side (west) and front (north) elevations (revised scheme) at  4 Grange Drive, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7LL.

08/23/00312: Erection of first floor extension to the front (North) elevation and Juliet balcony to the rear (south) elevation at 151 Durleigh Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7JF. 

Bridgwater Without

09/23/00010: Erection of 3no. non- illuminated free standing hoarding advertisement signs. Land at Bridgwater Express Park Roundabout, A38, Bridgwater.

Burnham & Highbridge

11/23/00083: Proposed rendering to all external walls of bungalow at 28 Rectory Drive, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2DT.

11/23/00098: Fell two Monterey Cypress (T1 & T2) (TPO Ref T1 & T2) at 38 Rectory Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2BZ. 

Burnham Without

12/23/00024: Erection of four non- illuminated free standing facia advertisement signs at Love Lane roundabout, Burnham-on-Sea.

12/23/00026: Installation of solar panels to the rear (south) garage roof at Cedar Way, Mark Road, Walrow, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4RA. 

12/23/00027: Erection of replacement garage and stable block on site of existing (to be demolished) at Cherry May Farm, Puddys Lane, Watchfield, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4LA.

Cannington

13/23/00018: Replacement of two windows and repairs to a further two windows on the north elevation at Cannington Court, Church Street, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2HA. 

13/23/00019: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed extension of an agricultural building at Marsh Farm, Marsh Lane, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2HJ. 

Chapel Allerton

15/23/00007: Outline application with all matters reserved, for the erection of an agricultural workers dwelling (revised scheme) at Katherines Farm, Stone Allerton Drove, Stone Allerton, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2NR. 

15/23/00008: Erection of two storey side (SE) and single storey rear (NW) extensions, conversion of loft to form additional living accommodation with the formation of dormer windows to the front (SW) and rear (NW) elevations. Moor View Farm, Ashton Drove, Ashton, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4QD. 

Cheddar

17/23/00051: Replacement of doors, windows, rainwater goods, soffits, barge boards, fascias and ventilation to match at The Homestead, Union Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3NB. 

Lyng

32/23/00005: Erection of an agricultural workers dwelling with associated garage (revised scheme) on land at Long Ground Farm, Main Road, West Lyng, Taunton, Somerset, TA3.

Mark

33/23/00026: Erection of front (south) canopy, side (west) infill extension to adjoin existing garage, conversion of garage to form home gym. Replacement of front (south) bay windows and porch with two storey gables. Orchard Batch, Blackford Road, Mark, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4NR.

North Petherton

37/23/00071: Erection of detached storage building/garage at Dancing Hill Farm, Dancing Hill, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6NE. 

Puriton

42/23/00006: Outline planning application with some matters reserved for the erection of up to three detached dwellings at Primrose Cottage, Woolavington Road, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8BQ.

Weare

49/23/00012: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed formation of a farm access track on land to the north east of Ashton Windmill, Weare Road, Washbrook, Axbridge. 

49/23/00013: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of an agricultural building on land to the north east of Ashton Windmill, Weare Road, Washbrook, Axbridge.

Wedmore

50/23/00079: Formation of 16 ground mounted solar panels to serve Stoughton Cross House at Stoughton Cross, Wedmore, BS28 4QP.

50/23/00081: Erection of two storey rear (south) extension on site of existing (to be demolished), including alterations to first floor link dormer and replacement of all windows and side (west) lean- to roof. Old Wood Farm, Sand, Wedmore, BS28 4XQ.

50/23/00082: Retrospective application for the erection of single storey detached home office at Bear House Farm, Stoughton Cross, Wedmore, BS28 4PU. 

50/23/00086: Remove overhanging limb of Copper Beech (T1) from the neighbouring garden on the eastern side, reshape symmetrically and reduce height by 2m at Georgian Cottage, Pilcorn Street, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4AN.