Green fields near the centre of Shepton Mallet could become a housing development, if plans are given the go-ahead by Mendip District Council.

The application by Pegasus Planning Group is seeking permission to build 22 homes on land south west of 12 Westway Lane. The 0.77 hectare site is currently used for horse grazing.

Planning applications validated this week:

The Old Rope House, Bath Road, Downside, Shepton Mallet

Erection of single storey extension to front of dwelling. Erection of garden shed and summer house within front garden and replacement of garage door with heritage bifolding doors.

Orchard Cottage, Weir Lane, Pilton

G1 - Group of Western Red Cedar - Reduce in height by approximately 30%

2 Honeymead, Croscombe

Erection of rear single storey extension.

Red House Farm, Stoodley Lane, North Wootton

Approval of details reserved by conditions 4 on listed building consent 2020/2567/LBC.

1 Western Court, Shepton Mallet

T1 - (Western Red Cedar) crown reduction by approx 5m and prune by up to 2m, T2 - (Western Red Cedar) crown reduction by approx 5m and prune by up to 2m, T3 - (Wellingtonia) prune by up to 2m.

Red Tiles, Broad Street, Stoney Stratton 

Removal of condition 2 (Holiday Accommodation) of permission 107965/000 (Conversion of barn to holiday accommodation).

The Old Workshop, Zion Hill, Oakhill

M321-T1 Lawson's cypress - Fell

White House, Leigh Street, Leigh On Mendip

Conversion and extension of existing garage to form 1 bed annexe.

The Lodge, Little Pennard Lane, East Pennard

Demolition of outbuildings to be replaced by erection of single outbuilding, erection of a gate to existing access and associated works.

Applications decided this week:

Greenscombe Farm, Creech Hill Road, Milton Clevedon, Bruton

Application for a non-material amendment to permission 2021/1454/VRC for the clarification of drawing numbers.

Decision: Approval

Fairview Ball Lane To Piers Road, Waterlip, Shepton Mallet

Variation of condition 1 (Plans List), 2 (Materials) and 5 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) of permission 2018/1779/REM (Application for approval of reserved matters (access/appearance/layout/scale), following outline approval 2016/3066/OTA, in relation to the erection of a single dwelling).

Decision: Approval

Rose Farm, Charlton Road, Holcombe

Approval of details reserved on condition 6 - (Surface Water Drainage System) on planning consent 2021/2920/FUL (Change of use from agricultural to equestrian, the erection of a manege and replacement stables).

Decision: Approved

Distribution Centre, Mendip Avenue, Shepton Mallet

Variation/Removal of condition 2 (plans compliance list) of permission 2021/2845/FUL (Proposed loading canopy and erection of security fencing to the perimeter of service yard).

Decision: Approval

Quaish Farm, Quaish Lane, North Wootton

Demolition of existing barn and erection of new agricultural building.

Decision: Approval

Brick Cottages, Chilcompton Road, Chilcompton

Renovation and rear and side extensions to two existing semi-detached cottages.

Decision: Approval

Parsonage House, Back Lane, Croscombe

T1 (Beech) - 2.5m canopy reduction and crown raise to 4.5m.

Decision: TCA Approval

Cannards Grave Farmhouse, Whitstone Hill To Fosse Way, Shepton Mallet

Approval of details reserved by condition 6 (Hard & Soft Landscaping) and condition 7 (Drainage - Infiltration Testing) on planning consent 2019/1324/FUL.

Decision: Approval

Sycamore Place, Mendip Road, Stoke St Michael

Replacement of existing outhouse with ancillary accommodation.

Decision: Approval

New Close Cottage, Bristol Road, Ston Easton

Demolish existing building replaced with single storey annexe.

Decision: Approval

Lyndon Cottage, Oxford Street, Evercreech

Replace summerhouse with erection of a timber workshop/garage.

Decision: Approval

Well House, Well Lane, Doulting

Demolition of redundant existing structures and erection of new outbuilding ancillary to dwelling.

Decision: Approval

Priory View, 9A Draycott Road, Shepton Mallet

T1 - Poplar- fell. G1 - Sycamore , self seeded group- reduce to 3.6m, remove 1 x tree leaning to neighbour. G2 - Orchard trees - prune.

Decision: TCA Approval

Evercreech Waste Transfer Station, Evercreech Junction Industrial Area, Evercreech

Erection of a two-storey modular building.

Decision: Approval

Land At 356249 139298, Stockbridge Lane To Steanbow, West Pennard

Application to vary condition 3 (holiday accommodation) of planning approval 2012/1683 to remove the requirement for the property to be occupied only for purposes of holiday accommodation and to not be let to the same person(s) for more than 28 days in any calendar year.

Decision: Approval

Karim, Station Road, Wanstrow

Application to remove condition 3 of planning approval 2020/1212/VRC to convert from ancillary to main dwelling to a separate dwelling.

Decision: Refusal

Sunrays, Newtown Lane, West Pennard

Erection of single storey rear and side extension and rear patio/decking area and new cladding and roof finishes to existing dwelling.

Decision: Approval

1 Manor Close, Kilmersdon

Loft conversion with rooflights.

Decision: Approval

Puzzle Tree Cottage, Benter Lane, Oakhill 

Conversion and extension of redundant building to dwelling (to include localised diversion of Public Footpath SM19/3).

Decision: Refusal

Erection of dwelling and associated works following the demolition of existing buildings.

Decision: Approval