Below are listed the 12 appeals decided in the Somerset Council area in the past 30 days.
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The installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated BT payphones.
Decision Date: 5th August 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, The Esplanade, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Planning (W)Outcome: Dismissed
Change of use from two dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) to two small houses in multiple occupation (Use Class C4), including the erection of single-storey and dormer window extensions and the provision of refuse/recycling and bicycle storage to the rear of both properties.
Decision Date: 5th August 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Yeovil, BA21 5ATProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Allowed
Vehicle parking for Hinkley Point C workers.
Decision Date: 29th July 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Wick Lane, Stogursey, Bridgwater, TA5 1TLProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Change of use from C3 to C2 (Children's Home).
Decision Date: 27th July 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Little Ireland Road, Wedmore, BS28 4BJProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
The change of use of existing hard standing area to form an airport parking area for 15 spaces and 4 x spaces including provision of an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging point for existing dwelling.
Decision Date: 27th July 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Badgworth Lane, Weare, BS26 2QUProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Demolition of 5 garages and erection of 2 no. 1-bedroom dwellings (to include allotments for future occupiers).
Decision Date: 24th July 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Frome, BA11 2ALProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Change of use of land to dog walking area.
Decision Date: 24th July 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Cheddar, BS27 3PFProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Change of use from single traveller family plot to parking of vehicles in connection with Aquablast Drain Services.
Decision Date: 22nd July 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Bidgwater Road, Lympsham, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 0BNProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Allowed
Prior approval of proposed change of use of a building from commercial (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3).
Decision Date: 17th July 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Wells, BA5 2UXProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Creation of a field access (retrospective).
Decision Date: 14th August 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Land to East from Compton Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5QYProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Change of use of land to a traveller site including ancillary hardstanding.
Decision Date: 13th August 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Batch Road, Puriton, Bridgwater, TA7 8BYProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Front porch and rear single storey extension.
Decision Date: 11th August 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Wellington, Wellington, TA21 8RUProcedure: WrittenCase Type: HouseholderOutcome: Allowed