FIVE timber guest lodges could be brought to a village near Burnham-on-Sea if plans for a new glamping site are approved by the district council.
A planning application has been submitted to build the lodges at Redwood Farm, which is located just off Withy Road in East Huntspill.
The proposed glamping site would occupy around 3,810 square metres of land, which would mainly be left as green space.
The application says the site will provide contemporary, luxury accommodation to visitors within a discreet countryside setting.
It says: “The five glamping units will be well spaced across the site to give each visitor a good amount of privacy, for social distancing and to control the carry of sound.
“The site will be easily accessible throughout the country, thus being suitable for weekend trips and short breaks.
“The application site is well located to allow occupiers to enjoy the surrounding tourism assets.
“The concept of luxury glamping is now gaining popularity throughout the UK, with standards and guests’ expectations on the rise.
“It is intended by the site operator that this site will be one of the best available in the area.
“At the moment, there are a number of caravan and campsites in the surrounding area demonstrating that there is a high demand for holiday accommodation.
“The units would be rented out on a per-nightly basis. Patrons would likely be couples, families, or friends. Party groups will not be permitted by the operator.”
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If permission is granted, the application says the operator would provide at least one full-time job and one part-time job, and increase footfall for local businesses.
The application includes associated parking/turning facilities, a refuse and recycling unit, a bicycle store and a timber service hut.
The proposed parking and turning area will accommodate up to seven cars and contain an electric charging point. Cycling will be encouraged as a way for guests to explore the area and nearby facilities, including shops and pubs.
The plans (reference number 25/22/00044) were registered on Sedgemoor District Council's planning portal on February 6. Comments are welcomed until March 3.
Round-up: Plans submitted to Sedgemoor District Council
The following planning applications were received by Sedgemoor District Council between February 9 and 15, 2022.
For more details and to comment on applications, visit www.sedgemoor.gov.uk/planning.
Axbridge
02/23/00003: Fell 2No. Beech (G1). Crown reduce height/spread of Cherry (T2) by up to 1.5m. Compass House, Road Between Cross Lane And Axbridge Bypass, Townsend, Axbridge.
Bawdrip
04/23/00002: Installation of solar panels to the south roof elevation at Knowle Hill Farm, Crancombe Lane, Bawdrip.
Berrow
05/23/00003: Installation of a Servi-Locker Prescription collection machine to the existing pharmacy window at Berrow Health Campus, Brent Road, Burnham-on-Sea.
05/23/00004: Installation of a Servi-Locker Prescription collection machine to the existing pharmacy window. Vinyl wrap to the front of the machine with pharmacy name, logo and operation instructions, non illuminated. Berrow Health, Campus, Brent Road, Burnham-on-Sea.
Brent Knoll
07/23/00005: Crown reduce height/spread of White Maple (T1) (TPO Ref T3) by 1.5m at 2 Manor Ride, Brent Knoll, Highbridge.
Bridgwater
08/22/00213: Change of use and conversion of upper floors office space to form 3no. residential flats, installation of new windows to the side (east) elevation, alterations to main staircase and rear (south) external fire escape. 11A Cornhill, Bridgwater.
08/22/00214: Change of use and conversion of upper floors office space to form 3no. residential flats, installation of new windows to the side (east) elevation, alterations to main staircase and rear (south) external fire escape. 11A Cornhill, Bridgwater.
08/23/00174: Installation of 1no. internally illuminated 48-sheet D-Poster advertising display at 21 Old Taunton Road, Bridgwater.
Burnham & Highbridge
11/22/00140: Fell 16No. Monterey Cypress (G2, G4 & G5), 1No. Western Red Cedar (T8) and 1No. Laburnum (T7). Reduce height of Magnolia (T1) by 1.5m and spread by 0.5m. Crown lift 4No. Hollies up to a max of 2.5m above ground level (G8). Reduce height of Eucalyptus (T10) by 2-3m and spread by 1-1.5m. The Old Vicarage, Victoria Street, Burnham-on-Sea.
11/23/00014: Erection of single storey extension to the south elevation at 107 Love Lane, Burnham-on-Sea.
11/23/00016: Demolition of porches to the East and West elevations and detached garage, with the erection of single storey side (West) and rear (South) extension at 28 Rectory Drive, Burnham-on-Sea.
12/23/00002: Erection and installation of 4 x 2T Liquefied Petroleum Gas Tanks and Compound at Edithmead Leisure And Park Homes, Bristol Road, Edithmead.
Cheddar
17/22/00079: Change of use from agricultural to private hire dog walking, with the erection of stock fencing, hedgerows and associated works at Land South of, Nyland Drove, Nyland, Cheddar.
17/23/00009: Application to Modify Planning Obligation (Section 106 Agreement) dated 21st August 2020 between Sedgemoor District Council and Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, relating to Planning Permission 17/18/00034 to vary matters relating to the affordable housing provision. Land at Steart Farm, Wedmore Road, Cheddar.
East Huntspill
25/22/00042: Addition of 2no. roof windows, 1no. window on first floor with French door windows to the outbuilding (retrospective) at Apple Tree Cottage, Withy Road, East Huntspill, Highbridge.
25/22/00044: Erection of 5no. timber guest lodges, with assoicated parking provisions, bicycle, service, refuse and recycling units. Also with the formation of new access off Withy Road, including footpaths and landscaping. Redwood Farm, Withy Road, East Huntspill, Highbridge.
Lympsham
31/23/00003: Erection of two storey and single storey extension to the SW elevation on site of existing (to be demolished) with replacement of porch to the South elevation.
Stonebow Cottage, Eastertown, Lympsham, Weston-super-Mare.x
31/23/00004: Erection of two detached garages at Lympsham Manor Farm, Rectory Way, Lympsham, Weston-super-Mare.
North Petherton
37/23/00015: Approval of reserved matters, for the demolition of an existing garaged and the erection of 5no. dwellings at Lovens Farm, Petherton Road, North Newton, Bridgwater.
37/23/00016: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 2no. dwellinghouses and associated operational development. Lower Clavelshay Farm, Clavelshay Road, North Petherton, Bridgwater.
37/23/00017: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 3no. dwellinghouses and associated operational development. Lower Clavelshay Farm, Clavelshay Road, North Petherton, Bridgwater.
37/23/00019: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Agricultural Building to 1no. Dwellinghouse (Class C3). Little Bankland Farm, Banklands Lane, North Newton, Bridgwater.
Spaxton
45/22/00037: Erection of replacement residential dwelling and the conversion of existing barn to form 1no. residential dwelling, with associated landscaping and demolition of Barn 3 to provide parking. Sunnyhill Farm, Pigs Hill Lane, Spaxton, Bridgwater.
Thurloxton
48/23/00001: Demolition of conservatory and the erection of single storey extension to the South & East elevations at Rhodes House, Boez Lane, Thurloxton, Taunton.
Weare
49/22/00013: Erection of an agricultural storage building on site of existing (to be demolished) at Toadshole, Brinscombe Lane, Weare.
Wedmore
50/23/00007: Erection of single storey extension and replacement porch to the west elevation at King Alfred Mews, Church Street, Wedmore.
50/23/00008: Erection of single storey extension to the north elevation at
Toad Barn, Hillside Farm, Clewer Road, Clewer, Wedmore.
50/23/00009: Erection of garden store at The Cedars, Lane From The Old Byre To Long Hill, Crickham, Wedmore.
50/23/00010: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural buildings to 2no. dwellinghouses and associated operational development at Elm Tree Farm, Westham, Wedmore.
50/23/00011: Application to determine if prior approval is required for the erection of 2 no. agricultural barns/storage buildings. Land to the south west of Snipefield Farmhouse, Snipefield Lane, Blackford, Wedmore.
Westonzoyland
53/23/00001: Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission ref: 53/04/00008 (Change of use of land from orchard to equestrian use and erection of stables) to change referenced address from No. 27 Fore Street to 10 Load Lane, Westonzoyland, Somerset, TA7 0LW. Land to the south west of 27 Fore Street, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater.
To see more public notices, visit publicnoticeportal.uk/bridgwatermercury.
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