A VACANT shop in Wellington could be converted into a home.

A planning application for the premises at 25 South Street has won prior approval from the former Somerset West and Taunton Council, which was disbanded at the end of March.

It is among the last planning decisions made by the council before the county's four district and one county council were abandoned and replaced by a unitary authority from Saturday (April 1).

Here are the latest decisions.

BISHOPS LYDEARD.

Change of use from shop to 1 No. dwelling with various alterations at 5 West Street, Bishops Lydeard. Withdrawn.

CHIPSTABLE.

Erection of a two-storey extension to the rear of Washers Farm, Waterhouse Road, Raddington. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 29/03/2023.

CREECH ST MICHAEL.

Demolition of entrance, utility and garage/store and erection of a two storey extension to the side of 103 West View, Creech St Michael. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 29/03/2023.

HATCH BEAUCHAMP.

Application to crown-reduce one oak tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (Hatch Beauchamp No.1) Tree Preservation Order 1986 at 29 Home Orchard, Hatch Beauchamp (TD355). Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 27/03/2023.

KINGSTON ST MARY.

Erection of a tree house at Millfield House, Kingston Road, Kingston St Mary (amended scheme to 20/20/0029). Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 30/03/2023.

MILVERTON.

Erection of a first floor extension to the side of 50 Creedwell Orchard, Milverton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 27/03/2023.

NORTH CURRY.

Application for a Non-Material Amendment to application 24/21/0022 to reposition the rear wall of the two storey extension 900mm further back with the omission of the first floor window at the rear of Millclose, Langport Road, Wrantage. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 30/03/2023.

OAKE.

Demolition of stables and erection of a general purpose agricultural building for the storage of machinery and fodder at Oake View Bungalow, Oake. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 29/03/2023.

Notification to carry out management works to one lime tree within Hillfarrance Conservation Area at Hillfarrance House, Rectory Approach, Hillfarrance. Decision of No Objection - Trees was made on 27/03/2023.

PITMINSTER.

Demolition of garage/store outbuilding and erection of a two storey link extension with orangery and external spa, demolition of stable block and erection of repositioned stable building with bat roost at Leigh Hill Cottage, Paradise Lane, Pitminster. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 29/03/2023.

Demolition of lean-to and outbuilding and erection of a single storey extension to the side, porch to the front, construction of a first floor and erection of a detached double garage at Troake Bungalow, Blagdon Hill Road, Trull (resubmission of 30/22/0032). Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 28/03/2023.

Prior approval for proposed change of use from agricultural building to 1 No. dwelling house (Class C3) and associated building operations at Harpers Farm, Budleigh Road, Trull. Decision of Prior Approval Refusal was made on 29/03/2023.

STOKE ST MARY.

Erection of a single storey extension to the side of Foxwell Cottage, Greenway Lane, Henlade. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 30/03/2023.

TAUNTON.

Conversion of former offices, with various internal and external alterations, into 6 No. residential flats at Chiltern House, 15 Silver Street, Taunton. Withdrawn.

Construction of bike store and internal alterations to flats at 27 Clifton Terrace, Taunton(in accordance with amended plans received on 9 March 2023). Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 28/03/2023.

Conversion of dwelling into 2 No. flats at 24 Upper High Street, Taunton. Decision of Refusal was made on 28/03/2023.

Display of 2 No. non-illuminated fascia signs at 178 Cheddon Road, Taunton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 28/03/2023.

Erection of a single extension for annexe at 109 Stoke Road, Taunton (resubmission of 38/22/0230). Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 28/03/2023.

Erection of outbuilding to be used as a garden room and storage at 109 Stoke Road, Taunton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 28/03/2023.

Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of 13 Fremantle Road, Taunton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 28/03/2023.

Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of New Haven, Private Road, Staplegrove, Taunton. Decision of Prior Approval Approved (No Conditions) was made on 29/03/2023.

Change of use from Class E to hot food takeaway with signage and flue at 11 Bridge Street, Taunton. Decision of Approval was made on 29/03/2023.

Application for a Non-Material Amendment to application 38/22/0220 to extend the width of the roof of the garden building by 1m at 96 Greenway Road, Taunton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 29/03/2023.

TRULL.

Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval 42/14/0069 for the appearance, layout and scale for the erection of a bat house and associated works at Orchard Grove Urban Extension at Comeytrowe. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 31/03/2023.

Variation of Condition No.02 (approved plans) of application 42/22/0029 at Amberd Granary, Amberd Lane, Trull. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 28/03/2023.

Variation of Condition No.02 (approved plans) of application 42/22/0030LB at Amberd Granary, Amberd Lane, Trull. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 28/03/2023.

Application to fell one maple tree and to carry out management works to two oak trees and one sweet chestnut included in Taunton Deane Borough (Trull No.3) Tree Preservation Order 1995 at Canonsgrove Halls of Residence, Honiton Road, Taunton (TD643). Decision of Split Decision was made on 27/03/2023.

WELLINGTON.

Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a change of use and conversion from commercial, business and service use (Class E) into 1 No. dwelling (Class C3) at 25 South Street, Wellington. Decision of Prior Approval Approved (Conditional) was made on 29/03/2023.

Application for prior notification for the erection of an agricultural storage building at Chelston House Farm, Chelston, Wellington. Decision of Planning Permission Required Not AGN was made on 28/03/2023.

Application for a Non-Material Amendment to application 43/22/0002 to amend the design of the Class E unit and reduce the number of steps in the roof ridgeline of the units on land at Westpark, Chelston. Decision of Approval was made on 30/03/2023.

WELLINGTON WITHOUT.

Erection of detached double garage with store/workshop, stables and greenhouse at Old Barn Court, Wrangway Road, Wrangway, Wellington. Decision of Refusal was made on 28/03/2023.

WEST BUCKLAND.

Demolition of bungalow and erection of 1 No. dwelling and garage at Catsbear Farm, Ruggin Road, West Buckland (revised design - reduced scale / change to finish materials). Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 30/03/2023.

Removal of Condition No. 13 (limitation of sales) of application 46/21/0005 on land off Castle Road, Chelston Business Park, Wellington. Withdrawn.

WIVELISCOMBE.

Notification to carry out management works to one apple tree and one evergreen tree within Wiveliscombe Conservation Area at Sharpe Cottage, 3 West Road, Wiveliscombe. Decision of No Objection - Trees was made on 29/03/2023.

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