Plans for three homes to be built in Leigh-on-Mendip have been turned down by Mendip District Council.

An application for outline planning permission with some matters reserved for the building of three dwellings with details of access at Corner Cottage, Quarry Lane, Leigh-on-Mendip, had been submitted by Miss R Cole.

The proposal was to build the three new homes in a paddock attached to Corner Cottage, made up of two semi-detached three-bedroom properties, and one detached four-bedroom house, each with four parking spaces.

However, in refusing the application, the planning officer's report said: "The application has failed to adequately demonstrate the presence or otherwise of protected species (bats and reptiles) on the site and how they or their habitat will be protected or enhanced.

"Accordingly, there is a significant risk that the development would have a harmful impact on protected species and would result in the net loss of biodiversity.

"Inadequate information has been submitted to demonstrate that an acceptable surface water drainage solution can be achieved to prevent flood risk and ensure adequate pollution control of

watercourses."

Planning applications in the Shepton Mallet area that have been submitted to Mendip District Council this week include:

Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (hard & soft landscaping), 7 (access, parking & turning areas) & 8 (visibility splays) on planning consent 2019/0243/FUL at Quarry Gardens, Old Frome Road to Underhill, Gurney Slade, has been made by Mrs Gemma Treasure.

Part demolition of current kitchen/garden room and erection of two-storey side extension to include a conservatory at Pear Tree Cottage, Blackey Lane to Withy Lane, Neighbourne, has been applied for by Mrs Lucy Housley.

Erection of a single storey rear and side extension (Re-submission) at Carenza, Stockhill Close, Chilcompton, is wanted by Mr Fred Laceyford.

Conversion of outbuilding/garage to dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) has been applied for on land next to 857 Fosse Way, Pylle.

Works to trees in a Conservation Area T1, T3 and T6 - Field Maples - fell; T5 - Field Maple - Crown Reduction x 2m; T7 - Sycamore - Crown Reduction x 1m; Tree 7, is a sycamore which needs cutting back from the bottom and sides due its size as its just getting too big for the space its in at Cedar Lodge, Top Street, Pilton, are wanted by Mrs Suzannah House.

Works to tree in a conservation area - T1 (Ash) fell to ground level on land at Well Lane, Doulting, have been applied for by Mr Alan Butcher.

Application to vary condition 2 (plans list), remove conditions 3 (materials), 5 (surface water drainage) on planning permission 2020/1240/FUL to plans list GA-00, GA-01, GA-02, GA-03, GA-04, GA-05, GA-06. 3963-BBA-EH-XX-DR-A-12300 1, 3963-BBA-EH-XX-DR-A-12301 1 at White Oak Farm, Strap Lane, North Brewham, has been made by Jono and Zoe Ekin.

Application to vary condition 2 (drawings) of planning permission 2017/0600/FUL to revise proposed footprint, relocate entrance, alter parking layout, add atm to front wall and add brick to all elevations at Crossway Garage, Anchor Road, Coleford, has been made by Westcoast Convenience Ltd.

Works to trees in a Conservation Area T1-2 - Common Ash - Section fell to ground level, grind stump to approx 100mm below ground level; T4-T5 - Weeping Ash - Section fell to ground level, grind stump to approx 100mm below ground level at Collett Park, Park Road, Shepton Mallet, are wanted by Shepton Mallet Town Council.

Works to trees in a Conservation Area T1-T4 - Willow Trees - Pollarding up to 2m at Mulberry House, Back Lane, Darshill, Shepton Mallet, have been applied for by Ms Hilary Carter.

Erection of a three bedroom dwellinghouse, resubmission of 2019/2523/FUL is wanted at The Conifers, Little London, Oakhill.

Erection of a 4 bedroom dwellinghouse has been applied for at Pipers Pool, Wells Road, Chilcompton.

Planning applications in the Shepton Mallet area that have been decided by Mendip District Council this week include:

Erection of a dwellinghouse at Billingsley, Bath Road, Oakhill, has been refused.

Erection of a single detached residential dwelling, garage and associated development (updated information received) at Springwater Farm, Anchor Road, Coleford, by Mr A Foot has been refused.

Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 2 (Flood Warning Evacuation Plan) & 3 (Access) on planning consent 2020/0346/PAA at Brook House Farm, Leighton Lane, Evercreech, by Mr Heal has been approved.

Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (joinery details) - part relating to the window joinery on the farmhouse where the existing windows are to be replaced - on listed building consent 2019/0963/LBC at Greenscombe Farm, Creech Hill Road, Milton Clevedon, by Mr and Mrs Max Wigram has been approved.

Application for a non-material amendment to permission 2017/2056/FUL for the re-positioning of the windows and materials change to the Car Port at Sunnyholme, Charlton Road, Holcombe, by Mr J Bentley has been refused.

Conversion of storage building to home office involving introduction of rooflights, door and windows at Little West Barn Farm, Strap Lane, North Brewham, by Fiona Macintosh has been approved.

Erection of a dwellinghouse on land next to 22 The Old Maltings, Oakhill, by Mr Newton has been withdrawn.

Change of use of agricultural land to residential use in order and for the erection of new garage with associated access at Little Cottage, Bolters Lane, Sutton, Shepton Mallet, by Mr and Mrs Evans has been withdrawn.

Proposed Aquaponics and Hydroponics Centre, resubmission of scheme approved through 2019/2970/FUL in order to alter path of access track on land at Forum Lane, Shepton Mallet, by Mrs Ayton has been approved.

Demolition of existing single storey lean to/porch and construction of single storey extension to form bedroom and rear hallway at 38 Hawthorn Crescent, Shepton Mallet, by Mr and Mrs Race has been approved.

Erection of an agricultural building to cover existing yard at Redlake Farm, Slough Lane, North Wootton, by G Masters has been approved.

Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5 (Sample Panel: Walling Material) & 6 (Roofing Material) on planning consent 2019/2964/VRC at Thrupe House, Thrupe Lane, Masbury, by Mr Rupert Page has been approved.

Erection of a single storey side and rear extensions at Entrevaux, Enfield Road, Evercreech, by Mr A Wilson has been approved.

Erection of a single storey side and rear extension, and new holiday let/annexe at 1-2 Broadway Cottages, Broadway, Chilcompton, by Mr and Mrs S Hathway has been approved.

Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 (Foul Drainage) and condition 7 (Surface Water Drainage System) on planning consent 2019/0035/OTA at The Portway, Turners Court Lane, Binegar, by Mr D Harris and Ms S Jonas has been approved.

Application for a non-material amendment to permission 2019/1995/HSE for the two storey rear extension and a single storey side extension to provide an attached garage at Hamilton House, Wells Road, Chilcompton, by Mr and Mrs Gloudemans has been approved.