Mrs S Curran has applied for five self-build plots on land at the end of Viking Close, in the village of Wilstock.
The proposed site of the five homes is located right next to an existing nursery – Wilstock Gardens Childcare.
The applicant stated that the land is currently ‘vacant and covered in weeds’.
“Therefore, developing it into attractive houses would significantly enhance the neighbourhood,” Mrs Curran added.
“The reason for seeking outline planning permission is the pressing need for more self-build plots in this area.”
It is planned that the plot will be sold to those interested in self-building, as the land is deemed too small for agricultural use.
For more information on the plans, search reference number 37/24/00057 on Somerset Council’s online planning portal.
Comments on the plans are welcomed. and public consultation remains open until Friday, September 6 – a decision could be made from the following day.
Sedgemoor planning round-up
The following planning applications were received by Somerset Council between August 1 and August 9.
For more details, and to comment on applications, visit www.somerset.gov.uk/planning-buildings-and-land.
02/24/00012: Erection of first floor extension to South elevation. 22 Orchard Road, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2DB
07/24/00013: Fell 1No. Ash (T1) (TPO Ref T1). 3 The Willows, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EJ
08/24/00103: Erection of a two-storey side extension, onsite of existing garage (to be demolished). Erection of a single storey rear extension and front porch extension with internal alterations and external landscaping formation of drive and car parking. 31 Withygrove Close, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4UF
11/24/00045: Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use as a residential dwelling. The Old Pumping Station, Worston Lane, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1LZ
14/24/00005: Approval of reserved matters for the details of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale, for 14/21/00004 (Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 14/20/00003 (Outline planning permission, with all matters reserved, for the erection of 2no. dwellings) to amend the approved site plan). 6 Brook Lane, Catcott, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9HG
15/24/00011: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of an agricultural building. Land to the North of Binham Moor Drove, Stone Allerton, Near, Mark Road, Chapel Allerton, Axbridge, Somerset
17/24/00043: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of an agricultural building. Garston Farm, Birch Hill, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3JW
33/24/00009: Erection of a timber orangery to the rear (North) elevation and associated landscape works. Willow Croft, Little Moor Road, Mark, Highbridge, TA9 4NG
37/24/00057: Outline application with some matters reserved, for 5no. self-build plots. Land to the South East of, Viking Close, North Petherton, Bridgwater
50/24/00043: Erection of a single storey (NW) rear extension and alteration to existing. Old Rhine Farm, Blakeway, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4UB
50/24/00052: Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 50/20/00061 (Erection of a two storey extension to the side (South) elevation and the subdivision of existing dwelling to form two dwellings) to amend the approved plans listed in schedule A. Crossways Farm, Heath House, Wedmore, BS28 4UH
51/24/00012: Fell 1No. English Oak (T1) (TPO Ref T5). Crown reduce height of 3No. English Oak (G2) (TPO Ref T3, T4 & T6) by up to 2m and radial spread by 2m and remove hazardous/dead branches. Wembdon St George’s Church School, Brantwood Road, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7PS
