PLANS to convert a wedding venue with a B&B at a historic estate into a holiday let have been given conditional approval.

Somerset Council planners agreed to the proposal at Cothelstone Manor, near Bishops Lydeard.

There are also plans for an indoor swimming pool.

It is part of proposals to make much needed improvements to Cothelstone Manor, critical structural repairs to the Grade I listed Gatehouse and bringing a redundant courtyard back into use.

Other planning decisions made by Somerset Council include.

BISHOPS LYDEARD.

Application to fell one ash tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (Bishops Lydeard No.1) Tree Preservation Order 1997 at Cedar Falls Health Farm, Bishops Lydeard (TD704). Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 16/01/2024.

BURROWBRIDGE.

Replacement of outbuilding at New Corner House, Bullplace Bridge Road, Stathe. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 16/01/2024.

CHEDDON FITZPAINE.

Notification to fell one Cedar of Lebanon (and one dead sweet chestnut) and to carry out management works (crown-lift lowest branches) to one Holm Oak tree within Hestercombe Conservation Area at Hestercombe Gardens, Cheddon Fitzpaine. Decision of No Objection - Trees was made on 18/01/2024.

CHURCHSTANTON.

Erection of a 2 No. bedroomed lodge/park home for a temporary period of three years to accommodate essential staff at Hummingbird Care Home, Royston Road, Churchinford. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 12/01/2024.

COTHELSTONE.

Change of use from Wedding Venue with overnight bed and breakfast to a holiday let at Cothelstone Manor, Cothelstone. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 15/01/2024.

CREECH ST MICHAEL.

Replacement and enlargement of dormer windows at 4 The Glebe, Vicarage Lane, Creech St Michael. Decision of Refusal was made on 12/01/2024.

Erection of oak framed outbuilding for use as home office, gym, storage and carer accommodation at Salters Bungalow, Charlton Road, Creech St Michael. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 18/01/2024.

LYDEARD ST LAWRENCE.

Various internal alterations to Coursley Farm, Coursley Lane, Lydeard St Lawrence. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 16/01/2024.

MILVERTON.

Erection of a single storey extension to the side of Lynbrook, Rosebank Road, Milverton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 12/01/2024.

OAKE.

Variation of Condition No. 02 (approved plans) of application 27/22/0012 for external and internal changes at Oake View Farm, Oake Road, Oake. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 17/01/2024.

STAWLEY.

Conversion of agricultural barn into 1 No. dwelling with erection of single storey extensions at South Barn, Elworthy Farm, Greenham, Wellington. Withdrawn.

Application for Lawful Development Certificate for the existing change of use of dwelling (C3) into a childrens residential care home (C2) at Brookbank, Kittisford Road, Stawley. Withdrawn.

TAUNTON.

APPLICATION TO FELL ONE HORNBEAM TREE AND ONE MAPLE TREE INCLUDED IN TAUNTON DEANE BOROUGH (TAUNTON NO.1) TREE PRESERVATION ORDER 1999 ADJACENT TO 42 PRIORY PARK, TAUNTON (TD827). Decision of Returned Invalid Application was made on 17/01/2024.

Change of use from B8 storage and distribution to Class E(d) for indoor sport, recreation and fitness facilities with display of 3 No. non illuminated fascia signs and I No. non illuminated advertisement sign at Unit 4, The Venture Eleven, Priorswood Industrial Estate, Taunton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 18/01/2024.

Enclosure of canopy to form enlarged reception area at Rydon House, Cheddon Road, Taunton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 16/01/2024.

Installation of electrification works including GRP substations and chargers with demolition of buildings at First and Avon, Hamilton Road, Taunton. Withdrawn.

Replacement and repairs to roof coverings at 45-46 Fore Street, Taunton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 12/01/2024.

Erection of detached garage at The Maples, 63A Normandy Drive, Taunton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 16/01/2024.

Application to carry out management works to one sycamore tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (Taunton No.1) Tree Preservation Order 1999 at 98 Trull Road, overhanging 9 Culmhead Close, Taunton (TD835) (as amended 9th January). Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 12/01/2024.

Application for a Non-Material Amendment to application 38/23/0037 for changes to slate roof to artificial slates at 178 Cheddon Road, Taunton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 16/01/2024.

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TRULL.

Conversion of loft into additional accommodation with insertion of dormer windows, erection of single storey extension to the rear and alterations to garage at Wedgewood, Spearcey Lane, Staplehay. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 12/01/2024.

Erection of a single storey extension to the side and rear and porch to the front of 7 Park Close, Staplehay. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 17/01/2024.

Prior approval for proposed change of use of an agricultural building to a flexible commercial use as a shop to sell farm produce with 2 No. parking spaces at Chilliswood Farm,Chilliswood Farm, Trull. Withdrawn.

WEST BUCKLAND.

Display of 4 No. non-illuminated advertisement/sponsorship signs on Chelston Roundabout, Wellington, A38/205. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 15/01/2024.

WIVELISCOMBE.

Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of 37 Northgate, Wiveliscombe. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 16/01/2024.