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Recent Planning Applications
Link to Sedgemoor District Council Planning Portal
Information About Planning Applications
The Role of the Parish Council in Planning Applications
Using the Government Planning Portal


Recent Planning Applications Received

Below are planning applications received at Sedgemoor District Council and notified to Puriton Parish Council for comment.

You can view all the details of an application by clicking the application number.  This will take you direct to the application documents on the Sedgemoor District Council online planning portal.

Decision: Refused Permission

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Decision: Granted Permission

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Application Number 42/09/00026
Application for Full Planning Permission dated 17/12/09
57 Puriton Park, Puriton, Bridgwater, TA7 8BJ
Erection of conservatory to SW elevation
Applicant: Mr F Davis

Decision: Granted Permission

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Application Number 42/09/00025
Application for Full Planning Permission dated 24/12/2009
31 Newlyn Crescent, Puriton, Bridgwater, TA7 8BS
Erection of single storey extension to East elevation and installation of replacement roof to existing porch to North elevation
Applicant: Mr J Worgan

Decision: Granted Permission

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Application Number 42/09/00024
Application for Full Planning Permission dated 6/11/2009
Land at, Downend Crescent, Puriton, Bridgwater
Erection of four dwellings with integral garages and formation of access
Applicant: Betterbond Ltd.

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Application Number 42/09/00023
Application for Full Planning Permission dated 3/11/2009
Hillside Farm, Woolavington Road, Puriton, Bridgwater, TA7 8AA
Change of use from agriculture to haulage business, including retention of yard, office and toilet buildings, parking of lorries and staff vehicles, storage of portacabins and containers, access and the continued use of workshop and fuel tank for related purposes and retention of lighting
Applicant: Mr K Gooding

Decision: Granted Permission

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Application Number 42/09/00022
Application for Full Planning Permission dated 29/10/2009
Orchard View,Middle Street,Puriton,Somerset,TA7 8BA
Erection of conservatory to rear extension
Applicant: Mrs Heal

Decision: Granted Permission

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Application Number 42/09/00021
Application for Full Planning Permission dated 13/10/2009
Crooked Cottage, Downend Road, Puriton, Bridgwater, TA6 4TJ
Installation of replacement roof to rear existing single storey extension and ancillary building
Applicant: Mr P Hollings

Decision: Granted Permission

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Application Number 42/09/00020
Application for Full Planning Permission dated 9/10/2009
9 Newlyn Crescent, Puriton, Bridgwater, TA7 8BS
Erection of part two storey, part single storey rear extension, partly on site of conservatory (to be demolished)
Applicant: Mr L Roberts

Decision: Granted Permission (but see also application number 42/10/00001)

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Application Number 42/09/00019
Application for Full Planning Permission dated 8/10/2009
Hillside Farm, Woolavington Road, Puriton, Bridgwater, TA7 8AA
Erection of agricultural building to replace storm damaged building.
Applicant: Mr K Gooding

Decision: Refused Permission

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Application Number 42/09/00015
Application for Full Planning Permission dated 22/09/09
Hillside Farm, Woolavington Road, Puriton, Bridgwater, TA7 8AA
Erection of two storey extension with porch/lobby/balcony (alternative scheme)
Applicant: Mr Gooding

Decision: Granted Permission

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Application Number 42/09/00018
Application for Full Planning Permission dated 15/09/09
5a Rye, Puriton, Bridgwater, TA7 8DA
Retention of garden shed
Applicant: Mr G Coombes

Decision: Granted Permission

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Application Number 42/09/00017
Application for Full Planning Permission dated 7/9/09
95 Rowlands Rise, Puriton, Bridgwater, TA7 8BU
Erection of part two storey, part single storey extension partly on site of garage (to be demolished), single storey front extension, erection of deteched garage and formation of access.
Applicant: Mrs T Otley

Decision: Granted Permission

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Application Number 42/09/00016
Application for Full Planning Permission dated 24/08/09
Orchard View, Middle Street, Puriton, Bridgwater, TA7 8AU
Conversion of garage to living accommodation and erection of single storey rear extension
Applicant: Mrs N Heal

Decision: Refused Permission

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Application Number 42/09/00014
Application for Full Planning Permission dated 14/08/09
Drove Playing Fields, Church Field Lane, Batch Road, Puriton, Bridgwater
Installation of replacement window and replacement of window with door in West elevation
Applicant: Puriton Playing Fields Trust

Decision: Granted Permission

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Application Number 42/09/00013
Application for Full Planning Permission dated 19/08/09
The Oaks, Downend Road, Puriton, Bridgwater, TA6 4TW
Erection of single storey extension to NW elevation to form indoor swimming pool
Applicant: Mr N Edwards

Decision: Granted Permission

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Application Number 42/09/00012
Application for Full Planning Permission dated 13/07/09
Land at, Downend Crescent, Puriton, Bridgwater
Erection of three detached dwellings and a coach house development of four dwellings, two triple garage blocks, parking spaces and formation of access.
Applicant : Bettabond Ltd

Decision - Withdrawn (After registration)

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Application Number 42/09/00011
Application for Full Planning Permission dated 25/06/09
10 Court Grove, Puriton, Bridgwater, TA7 8DB
Erection of single storey extension to side and rear
Applicant: Mr S Parnell

Decision - Granted Permission

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Application Number 42/09/00010
Application for Full Planning Permission dated 5/06/09
95 Rowlands Rise, Puriton, Bridgwater, TA7 8BU
Erection of part two storey, part single storey side extension, partly on site of garage (to be demolished), single storey front extension, erection of detached garage and formation of access
Applicant: Mrs T Otley

Decision - Refused Permission

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Application Number 42/09/00009
Application for Full Planning Permission dated 22/05/09
9 Culverhay Close, Puriton, Bridgwater, TA7 8BG
Erection of two storey extension to rear (South)
Applicant: Mr and Mrs J Durston

Decision - Granted Permission

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Application Number 42/09/00008
Application for Full Planning permission dated 21/05/09
12 Puriton Park, Puriton, Bridgwater, TA7 8BH
Erection of single storey front and rear extension, two storey side extension, partly on site of garage (to be demolished) and detached garage (amended scheme)
Applicant: Mr R Milburn

Decision - Granted Permission

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Application Number 42/09/00007 dated 6/05/09
Application for Full Planning Permission
Land to the West of 71 Rowlands Rise, Puriton, Bridgwater
Erection of dwelling
Applicant: Mr and Mrs Fuller

Decision - Granted Permission

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Application Number 42/09/00005 dated 31/03/09
Application for Full Planning Permission
On land at The Oaks, Downend Road, Puriton, Bridgwater
Erection of two bungalows, garages and formation of access
Applicant: Mr N Edwards

Decision - Granted Permission

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Application Numbers 09/08/00017 and 09/09/00004
These relate to the development of the British Cellophane site between Bath Road, the M5 and Bristol Road and include the plans for the Morrisons distribution warehouse.

Although these last two applications do not come before the Parish Council (since they are not within the parish), they will nevertheless have an impact on, and will therefore be of interest to, residents in the parish.

You can view planning applications online at the Sedgemoor District Council web site by clicking on

Sedgemoor Planning Applications  then just follow the online instructions.

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Applications for Planning Permission

Planning permission can only be granted by the planning department of Sedgemoor District Council and all planning applications must be submitted to them.

Applications will sometimes be dealt with by the planning committee but can be dealt with by a planning officer under delegated powers.  An application, and any objections thereto, will be considered only in respect of planning regulations.  If you want to know if you need planning permission for an alteration or extension or for an outbuilding etc., you can find it in an excellent interactive guide on the government's planning portal at www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/hhg/houseguide.html.  When you get to the page click either "Skip Intro" or "Launch the Guide".

However, if the planning committee or planning officer feel that there are other issues to be taken into account such as building, water or highways regulations, these may referred to the relevant department or authority.  As a result of this, even if an application is given permission, it may be subject to conditions laid down under these other regulations.

Persons who may be affected by a development have the right to object but only on grounds of planning regulations, although they may raise issues covered by building, water, highway or other regulations so that the relevant departments or authorities can be made aware.  Objections to planning applications need to be made in writing to the relevant planning officer by the advertised deadline.

Members of the public can view planning applications at the offices of Sedgemoor District Council in in King's Square, Bridgwater.  Planning applications can also be viewed online at the District Council's planning portal which can be reached by using the link at the top of this page.

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Role of the Parish Council in Planning Applications

All applications for planning permission are notified to the Parish Council and will be dealt with at a meeting of the council's planning committee.  Prior to this meeting a parish councillor will have inspected the planning application documents, visited the site of the proposed development and, where posible, spoken with nearby affected residents to identify any problems or issues arising.

Residents of the parish are allowed to attend a planning meeting and address the committee prior to its commencement, but once the meeting has started they may not speak or otherwise take part.

The planning committee meeting will take into account the report from the councillor concerned and will note any objections raised by residents.  The committee will then vote on whether to recommend that permission be granted or refused.  This recommendation will be based on whether or not it is felt that the proposed development complies with current planning regulations and associated policies.  If recommending approval, the Parish Council may also suggest conditions that should be attached concerning, for example, issues involving building or highway regulations etc.  The council may also recommend that the application be dealt with by full planning committee rather than by a planning officer under delegated powers.

It must be noted that the Parish Council does NOT have the power to grant or refuse planning permission.

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Government Planning Portal

If you are planning changes to your property and are not sure whether or not you need planning permission, you can find out by using the interactive guide on planning regulations on the government planning portal.  To use this just click here.

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