A DISUSED farm building near Bridgwater could be converted into homes under new plans submitted to Somerset Council.

Mr J Milverton has applied to convert an 'obsolete' barn on Lower Clavelshay Farm in North Petherton into two new dwellings.

In a planning statement submitted by Aspire Planning Solutions Ltd on behalf of Mr Milverton, it is stated there is 'minimal alteration' planned to change the use of the building.

The proposed dwellings would be separated by a boundary between the short side of the barn to enable independent use of each dwelling, with them being arranged in opposite direction to the other.

Access will remain via Clavelshay Road and the existing farm track which currently serves existing dwellings on the land, as well as the farm and restaurant.

The west dwelling would feature two bedrooms and benefit from a living area which is planned to face a garden area.

The planned east dwelling would be 'slightly larger', featuring three bedrooms, and 'a small addition; to the south elevation to create a stepped access to the lounge area.

In the planning statement, Aspire Planning Solutions Ltd explained the applicant's rationale for the buildings.

"The rationale behind converting these buildings is to make optimum viable use of buildings that have become obsolete for modern farming practices," they wrote.

"The current arrangement does not make best use of these historic and characterful structure.

"The long-term future and retention of these buildings will be secured through the conversion to two dwellings."

For more information on the application, search the reference number 37/23/00099 on Somerset Council's online planning portal.

Public consultation is now open and comments can be made until Thursday, March 14 - a decision could be made from the following day.

Sedgemoor planning round-up

The following planning applications were received by Somerset Council between February 16 and February 23.

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

Application Number: 09/24/00005 Parish/Town Council: Bridgwater Without Type: Telecommunications Determination Location: Horsey Level Solar Farm, Horsey Levels, Puriton Hill, Bawdrip, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 Proposal: Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed installation of a wood telegraph pole, yagi antenna, switch gear equipment cabin and ancillary development thereto.

Application Number: 11/24/00014 Parish/Town Council: Burnham & Highbridge Type: Cert. of Lawfulness for Proposed Use/Dev Location: 10 Westmere Crescent, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2EA Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed erection of a single storey extension to the rear (South) elevation. Decision Level: Delegated

Application Number: 55/24/00001 Parish/Town Council: Burtle Type: Full Planning Permission Location: CHERRY TREE BARN, Robins Lane, Burtle, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8NT Proposal: Change of use of agricultural land to domestic curtilage.

Application Number: 14/24/00001 Parish/Town Council: Catcott Type: Cert. of Lawfulness for Proposed Use/Dev Location: Little Leaze, Little Leaze Lane, Catcott, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9HJ Proposal: Erection of ancillary outbuilding to be used for studio & home office.

Application Number: 17/23/00093 Parish/Town Council: Cheddar Type: Full Planning Permission Location: The Barleys, Ashwood, Shipham Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3DD Proposal: Erection of 1No. dwelling and associated works on site of 3No. existing dwellings (to be demolished).

Application Number: 25/23/00019 Parish/Town Council: East Huntspill Type: Full Planning Permission Location: Cripps Farm, Merry Lane, East Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3PS Proposal: Extension of existing caravan park (25/21/00028) to include 24no. new caravan pitches with hardcore bases, alterations to existing internal road layout, and erection of a toilet block (revised scheme). This is a major application

Application Number: 25/23/00020 Parish/Town Council: East Huntspill Type: Full Planning Permission Location: Redwood Farm, Withy Road, East Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3NW Proposal: Change of use of agricultural land, erection of 5 No. timber glamping pods, creation of fishing pond and bird watching shed, with vehicle and cycle parking and associated amenities, and formation of vehicular access.

Application Number: 26/24/00001 Parish/Town Council: Edington Type: Full Planning Permission Location: Torgyle, Holywell Road, Edington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9JH Proposal: Erection of garage/workshop with additional access to the West elevation on site of existing (to be demolished). Erection of enclosed porch to the West elevation on site of existing (to be demolished), and installation of a porthole window to the West elevation in place of existing.

Application Number: 34/24/00002 Parish/Town Council: Middlezoy Type: Full Planning Permission Location: Weighbridge Farm, Holloway Road, Middlezoy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 Proposal: Proposed erection of a holiday let (part retrospective).

Application Number: 34/24/00003 Parish/Town Council: Middlezoy Type: Full Planning Permission Location: Land To The North Of, Olivers Road, Middlezoy, Bridgwater Proposal: Variation of Condition 5 of Planning Permission Application No. 34/23/00007 (Proposed formation of a temporary material stockpile for reservoir embankment construction, erection of fencing and gates, siting of welfare unit, alterations to existing access with parking and turning area.) to amend previously submitted documentation, to allow for a change to the proposed access route. This is a major application

Application Number: 37/23/00132 Parish/Town Council: North Petherton Type: Full Planning Permission Location: Units 1 And 2 Huntworth Gate, Huntworth Business Park, Huntworth, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6TS Proposal: Alterations to fenestrations, external works and boundary treatments, and part demolition of structure.

Application Number: 37/24/00008 Parish/Town Council: North Petherton Type: Outline Planning Permission Location: Land at, Polden View, Maunsel Road, North Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 Proposal: Outline application for the erection of 2no. self build dwellings and access.

Application Number: 38/24/00002 Parish/Town Council: Othery Type: Cert. of Lawfulness for Proposed Use/Dev Location: The Bungalow, North Lane Farm, North Lane, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0QG Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed use of residential dwelling as a residential care home for children.

Application Number: 49/24/00001 Parish/Town Council: Weare Type: Full Planning Permission Location: Mid Weare Farm, Notting Hill Way, Weare, Axbridge, Somerset Proposal: Application for the siting of a caravan for use as a temporary agricultural workers dwelling.

Application Number: 50/23/00099 Parish/Town Council: Wedmore Type: Full Planning Permission Location: Land at Hawkers Farm, Yeo Moor Drove, Theale, Wedmore Proposal: Variation of Condition 14 of Planning Permission 50/14/00069 (Installation of solar farm with associated infrastructure and fencing) to amend approved landscaping details. This is a major application

Application Number: 50/23/00100 Parish/Town Council: Wedmore Type: Full Planning Permission Location: Land at Hawkers Farm, Yeo Moor Drove, Theale, Wedmore Proposal: Variation of Condition 14 of Planning Permission 50/14/00095 (Installation of solar farm with associated infrastructure and fencing) to amend approved landscaping details. This is a major application

Application Number: 50/24/00003 Parish/Town Council: Wedmore Type: Full Planning Permission Location: Walls Barn, West End, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4BN Proposal: Construction of a new oak-framed entrance step and landing with Blue Lias slabs. Demounting the door's central cover strip and refixing it to the southern leaf to allow the northern leaf to be used as the principal entrance. Introduction of an iron letter plate with new slot cut into door plank.

Application Number: 50/24/00004 Parish/Town Council: Wedmore Type: Listed Building Consent - alterations Location: Walls Barn, West End, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4BN Proposal: Construction of a new oak-framed entrance step and landing with Blue Lias slabs. Demounting the door's central cover strip and refixing it to the southern leaf to allow the northern leaf to be used as the principal entrance. Introduction of an iron letter plate with new slot cut into door plank.

Application Number: 50/24/00006 Parish/Town Council: Wedmore Type: Modification/discharge of Planning Oblig Location: Holly Tree Barn, Guildhall Lane, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4AH Proposal: Application to discharge Planning Obligation (Section 106 Agreement) dated 03/03/1995 relating to Planning Permission 50/88/00042 - 50/90/00050.

Application Number: 50/24/00007 Parish/Town Council: Wedmore Type: Householder Prior Approval Location: Hill Crest, Mudgley Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4DH Proposal: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of a single storey extension, extending 4.20m from the rear South elevation.

 

Application Number: 50/24/00008 Parish/Town Council: Wedmore Type: Outline Planning Permission Location: Barn At, Westham, Wedmore, BS28 Proposal: Outline application for 1 self-build dwelling through conversion and extension of an existing agricultural building along with the erection of double garage, change of use of land to residential and associated works.

Application Number: 51/24/00001 Parish/Town Council: Wembdon Type: Full Planning Permission Location: 31 Meadow Park, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7QE Proposal: Erection of a first floor rear extension to the (NE) elevation with Juliet balcony to the (SE) elevation, and changes to fenestration arrangements.

Application Number: 31/24/00002 Parish/Town Council: Lympsham Type: Full Planning Permission Location: The Barn, South Road, Lympsham, Weston-super-mare, Somerset, BS24 0DY Proposal: Erection of pole barn.

Application Number: 37/23/00099 Parish/Town Council: North Petherton Type: Full Planning Permission Location: Lower Clavelshay Farm, Clavelshay Road, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA6 6PJ Proposal: Conversion of agricultural building to 2no. dwellings.

Application Number: 50/24/00005 Parish/Town Council: Wedmore Type: Cert. of Lawfulness for Existing Use Location: Holly Tree Barn, Guildhall Lane, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4AH Proposal: Certificate of lawfulness for the existing - lawful not to comply with condition 3 (Provision of parking space) of planning permission 50/94/00050.

Application Number: 50/24/00010 Parish/Town Council: Wedmore Type: Full Planning Permission Location: Lower Farm, Sand, Wedmore, BS28 4XF Proposal: Erection of garage/workshop with PV panels to the South elevation roof and glazed link to outbuilding.