Up to 300 homes could be built between Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Chilcompton and Midsomer Norton as an initial planning application has been submitted for the land.

The request for a Screening and Scoping Opinion for 250 to 300 dwellings, access, open space and associated infrastructure on land to the north of the White Post Inn, Fosse Way, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, has been made by Rosie Dinnen.

A screening opinion lets you find out whether a proposal needs an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) before making a planning application.

If an EIA is needed for a development, you can get advice on what needs to be included by asking for a Scoping Opinion.

Back in 2016, planning permission was refused on the site for a three-form entry primary school, up to 188 residential dwellings and associated public open space, landscaping and infrastructure.

If housing is now approved on the site, it would link up development from the new housing on the edge of Midsomer Norton and the White Post.

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

Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (external building finishes) on planning consent 2018/2842/FUL at Worthy Farm, Worthy Lane, Pilton, have been applied for by Mr Michael Eavis.

Works to tree in a Conservation Area T1 - Acacia - Reduction x 1.5m to 2m all over at Southwell, Shapway Lane, Evercreech, are wanted by Dr Lindsay.

Proposed works to TPO Tree - T14 - Sycamore (TPO Ref M1084) - Reduction by 30 per cent have been applied for at The Glen Bungalows, Shapway Lane, Evercreech.

Proposed new garage/store building with home office/storage above at The Old Coach House, 99 Ball Lane to Piers Road, Waterlip, is wanted by Mr A Stott.

Retrospective application for erection of a porch at 13 Westfield, Shepton Mallet, has been made by Mr N Watson.

Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 6 (Service and Delivery Strategy) on planning consent 2019/0461/FUL at Pilton Parish Hall, St Mary's Lane, Pilton, has been made by Mr Simon Finlay.

Proposed works to tree/s in a Conservation Area: T1 (Portuguese Laurel) - fell, T2 (Buddleia) - fell, T3 (Purple Plum) - reduce by 30 per cent (3m) at Bay Tree Cottage, Weston Town, Evercreech, have been applied for by Mr Andrew Statham.

Erection of a detached single storey dwelling with associated access and landscaping at The Mill House, Mill Lane, Alhampton, is wanted by Mr and Mrs Kerr.

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

Erection of a three bedroom dwellinghouse at The Conifers, Little London, Oakhill, has been approved.

Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a dwelling with associated works at White Oak Farm, Strap Lane, North Brewham, by Mr J Ekin has been refused.

Erection of two storey side extension at Manor Cottage, Compton Lane, West Compton, by Mr Peter Barrett has been approved.

Single storey extension to north and west elevations at Higher Downside House, Windsor Hill Lane, Downside, Shepton Mallet, by Mr Shaun Wolff has been approved.

Removal of existing garage and erection of a dwellinghouse at 5 Collett Avenue, Shepton Mallet, by Mr Valuto has been refused.

Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (joinery details), 4 (materials repointing), 5 (construction details lean-to and shed), 6 (materials lean-toand shed), 7 (materials pantiles for garden store), 8 (handrail), 9 (ducts, pipes and rainwater goods), 10 (floor boards of first floor) on planning consent 2019/2330/FUL at The Cottage, Ham Lane, Shepton Mallet, by Mr Christopher Costelloe has been approved.

Application for a proposed lawful development certificate for change of use as approved under permission 2019/2996/PAA at Yew Tree Farm, Hembridge Road, East Pennard, by Mr Nicholas Hiscox has been approved.

Erection of a two storey front extension, raising roof, loft conversion and insertion of dormer windows at Lyndon, High Street, Stoney Stratton, by Mr Emery has been approved.

Refurbishment and alterations to garage/store building at 1 Forum Terrace, Forum Lane, Shepton Mallet, by Mr D Veasey has been approved.

Erection of single storey rear extension, dormer and loft conversion at Culverwell Paddock, Top Street, Pilton, by Mr and Mrs Paul and Trudy Murray has been approved.

Single storey extension at Redlands, Stoke Hill, Stoke St Michael, by Mr and Mrs Sydenham has been approved.

Application to vary condition 2 (drawings) on application 2011/3068 at 1 Rock Cottages, Chapel Lane to Stockhill, Gurney Slade, by Mr Roger Burge has been approved.

Application for a non-material amendment to permission 2020/0225/HSE for the change of roof to a dual apex structure at 14 Nightingale Grove, Shepton Mallet, by Mr Philip Stevens has been approved.