A planning application has been submitted to Mendip District Council for 95 homes to be built on fields in Chilcompton.

The outline planning application for the building of up to 95 dwellings with public open space, landscaping and sustainable urban drainage system on land at Hoecroft, Chilcompton, has been submitted by Gladman Developments Ltd.

The land where the new homes are proposed comprises two fields that are situated between the B3356 Naish's Cross and Rock Road to the north and east, and Stockhill Road to the west.

Of the 95 homes, 30 per cent will be classed as affordable housing, and 40 per cent of the application area will be formal and informal open space.

The site access will comprise a new junction off the B3356, and a new pavement would be created along this road.

In the application's planning statement, Gladman say: "This proposal would be deliverable in the short term and increase the supply and choice of housing within Chilcompton.

"It would contribute towards economic growth and have wider social benefits to the local community, meeting a range of housing requirements, including affordable housing.

"As with any greenfield site, the development will introduce changes to the area and some urbanising effects.

"Care has been taken to ensure that the perceived impact on Chilcompton is minimised and acceptable, through careful design and siting, the provision of extensive open space and green infrastructure to minimise intrusion of the built form into the countryside and to appropriately reduce any harm to identified heritage assets."

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

Replacement of existing timber sash window with UPVC style at 24 Town Street, Shepton Mallet, is wanted by the YMCA.

Change of use from agricultural to residential garden at Old School House, Church Street, Coleford, has been applied for by Dr Rosy Daniel.

Application for outline planning permission with all matters reserved for erection of a four storey, three-bedroom dwellinghouse at River Valley House, Pike Hill, Shepton Mallet, has been made by Mr Kevin Young.

Line slurry lagoon with clay and concrete at Chewton Field Farm, Ston Easton Lane, Ston Easton, is wanted by Mr Duncan Green.

Erection of outbuilding at Orchard House Post Box to Orchards, Alhampton, has been applied for by Mrs Helen Allen.

Internal alterations to create en-suite and walk in wardrobe at Little Oakhill, Brewery Lane, Oakhill, are wanted by Mr Neal Hendey.

Works to trees in a conservation area: - T1 - (bay shrub) trim, T2 - (Leylandii) - reduce height to 4m at Eastleigh, Forum Lane, Shepton Mallet, have been applied for by Mrs Sandra Perkins.

Works to trees in a conservation area: - T1 - Norway maple - crown reduction 1.5m, T2 - oak - crown reduction 1.5m, T3 - ash - fell at 28 The Old Maltings, Oakhill, are wanted by Mr Tristan Herridge.

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

Erection of a one bed almshouse on ground floor and first floor meeting room at 23 Peter Street, Shepton Mallet, by Mr Jeff Curtis has been withdrawn.

Erection of livestock building on land east of Rubbery Farm, Rubbery Lane, Lydford-on-Fosse, by Mr M Attwell has been approved.

Application to vary condition 2 (list of approved drawings) of planning approval 2017/0315/FUL (erection of three dwellings with associated creation of vehicular access) to amend external design on land at Bowlish Lane, Shepton Mallet, by Stokes Morgan Planning Ltd has been approved.

Change of use of land to provide additional car parking (includes operational development) at Massey Wilcox Transport Ltd, Broadway, Chilcompton, has been approved.

Application to vary condition 2 (drawings) of planning approval 2019/1687/FUL on a plot to the south of Sunnyside, Westcombe Road, Stoney Stratton, by Mr T Olunloyo has been refused.

Side and rear extensions to existing dwelling, and installation of cladding to dwelling at Le Brace, Emborough Pond Lane, Emborough, by Mr David Kimber have been approved.

Single storey side and rear extension with part two storey extension to the rear at 5 Coombe Cottages, Croscombe, by Mr and Mrs Harris has been approved.

Erection of a single storey rear and side extension (re-submission) at Carenza, Stockhill Close, Chilcompton, by Mr Fred Laceyford has been approved.

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

Works to a tree covered by a Preservation Order T2 - M1115 oak - dead wood and reduce height by up to 7m (max diameter pruning cuts 250mm), reduce lateral growth by up to 5m (pruning cuts of 80-100mm) at Holmcroft Court, Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, by Mr Adrian Parrott have been approved.

Application for a non-material amendment to permission 2020/2065/HSE for the change of fenestration to the front elevation at The Little Manor, Nevilles Batch, Binegar, by Mr and Mrs T Gregory has been approved.