A FORMER village post office looks set to be converted into a home.

A change of use planning permission has been granted for the Post Office and General Stores, in Bishops Lydeard.

The business has been closed since the death of the postmaster Neil Dunsford in November 2020.

READ MORE: Shock at sudden death of village postmaster.

Other planning decisions by Somerset Council are as follows.

 

BISHOPS LYDEARD.

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 Post Office and General Stores, 1 Taunton Road, Bishops Lydeard. Decision of Prior Approval Approved (Conditional) was made on 15/03/2024.

CHEDDON FITZPAINE.

Installation of photovoltaic cells on a portion of the roof at Rowford Barton, Lyngford Lane, Cheddon Fitzpaine. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 18/03/2024.

CHIPSTABLE.

Replacement of agricultural building for storage of fodder, livestock and machinery at Severidges Farm, Severidges Road, Bathealton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 15/03/2024.

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HALSE.

Change of use of holiday let into 1 No. residential dwelling with change of use of land to residential at Cornflower Cottage, Fitzhead Road, Halse Withdrawn Application.

HATCH BEAUCHAMP.

Applicartion for a Lawful Development Certificate for the existing lawful commencement of development in accordance with planning application 19/22/0007 at Palmers Green Cottage, Stewley Road, Hatch Beauchamp. Decision of Approval was made on 20/03/2024.

Demolition of greenhouse and erection of a single storey annexe at Rosslands, Hatch Green Lane, Hatch Beauchamp. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 20/03/2024.

OAKE.

Demolition of buildings and erection of 4 No. dwellings with associated works at Heathfield Nursery, Halse Road, Oake as amended. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 21/03/2024.

TAUNTON.

Replacement of roof at 15 Haines Hill, Taunton Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 21/03/2024.

Demolition of dwelling and erection of a replacement one bed single storey dwelling on land to the rear of 14 Wyndham Road, Taunton (resubmission of 38/23/0073). Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 21/03/2024.

Erection of a porch to the front and a single storey extension to the side and rear of 32 Essex Drive, Taunton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 19/03/2024.

Application to carry out management works to one lime tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (Taunton No.9) Tree Preservation Order 1989 at Aspen Court, Hope Corner Lane, Taunton (TD467). Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 15/03/2024.

Application for a Non-material amendment to amend clerical error on decision notice on Portland House, Deane Gate Avenue, Taunton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 20/03/2024.

WELLINGTON.

Replacement of skylight with 2 No. conservation style roof lights at 37A Fore Street, Wellington (retention of part works already undertaken). Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 22/03/2024.

Replacement of skylight with 2 No. conservation style roof lights at 37A Fore Street, Wellington (retention of part works already undertaken). Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 20/03/2024.

Display of 4 No. non-illuminated branding signs and 1 No. non-illuminated disabled sign on land at Westpark 26, Chelston. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 21/03/2024.

WEST MONKTON.

Replacement of conservatory with the erection of a single storey extension to the rear of Attwood, 63a Greenway, Monkton Heathfield. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 19/03/2024.

Notification to carry out management works, including felling and pruning, to a group of laurel, holly, Pittosporum and other vegetation (some of which requires no permission) within West Monkton Conservation Area at 1 Monkton Heights, The Street, West Monkton. Decision of No Objection - Trees was made on 15/03/2024.

WIVELISCOMBE.

Construction of extension to decked mezzanine area to the rear with internal alterations and insertion of window to the side of 19/21 Silver Street, Wiveliscombe. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 19/03/2024.

Application for prior notification for the erection of an agricultural building at Hillacre Farm, Hillacre Lane, Wiveliscombe. Decision of Prior Approval Approved (No Conditions) was made on 21/03/2024.