PLANNING

Our Planning section provides a host of information both for members of the community looking to comment on planning applications in their area as well as potential applicants looking for up-to-date information on Somerset Council planning decisions and rules.

Additionally, this page acts as a repository of long-form comments made for past major applications and documents relevant to the planning process.

Our "Common Planning Queries" page includes a variety of guides and advice on planning issues such as important guidance and information on how to comment on applications under consideration by Somerset Council.

Our Planning Issues page will give you the latest planning news and updates.

The Somerset Council Plan-It Newsletter which provides important notification for consultations and updated rules regarding planning within our Parish is below.

Our Consultations page includes all existing consultations currently active by wider government bodies.

The Neighbourhood Plan will give you the latest information on plans agreed by Somerset Council for the local area regarding development allowances and commitments.

The Home England Factsheets will provide a host of valuable information, including:

• How new homes are planned
• New housing and healthcare facilities
• Affordable housing
• New homes in rural areas
• New homes: economic, social and environmental benefits
• The need for homes
• New homes and school places
• Homes and different land types - brownfield, greenfield and Green Belt
• The role of design and placemaking in new homes and communities
• New homes and transport infrastructure and services

Our "Planning Application" page acts as a repository of of prior comment sheets regarding large applications.

The Planning Reference Library offers a collection of external documents relevant to the planning process which may be of interest to residents.