Nether Stowey former salon could become Hinkley accomodation

A FORMER salon premises which has not been used for almost five years could become the site of accomodation for Hinkley Point C workers.

The Courtyard Shop - an ancillary building attached to 28 Castle Street in Nether Stowey - has been vacant since last being used as a salon in 2019.

Now, Mr G Hodgson has applied to make alterations to the listed building, and turn it into ancillary/holiday accomodation.

The proposed renovations are said to only affect the building's interior, which the applicant hopes will be converted to a new one-bedroom flat.

"The Courtyard Shop will be converted to a one-bedroom holiday accommodation, which would be in keeping with the nature of the main house, which was run as a bed and breakfast in the past," the applicant wrote.

"The holiday accommodation would add to the nature of the village and allow more tourists to stay in Nether Stowey and support the local economy.

"With two shops, two pubs and a butchers in the village, the holiday let would be well sustained by the local facilities."

In the 'low season', it is proposed that the property would be used to house workers from the nearby Hinkley Point C power station.

The applicant wrote: "During the low season the property may be used to host colleagues from the power station.

"However, the main aim will be to maximise the offering to holiday makers."

The planning application states that there has been 'no negative reactions' to the proposals, which were put to neighbours of the building before being submitted to Somerset Council.

Renovation plans for the site include a new electricity supply, loft insulation, electric heating and hot water, a new floor, secondary glazing to the existing windows, as well as a wet room, and kitchen/dining area.

More information on the plans can be found by searching reference 36/23/00023 on Somerset Council's online planning portal.

Comments on the plans are welcomed until Tuesday, July 9, and a decision could be made from the following day.

Sedgemoor planning round-up

The following planning applications were received by Somerset Council between June 7 and June 13.

For more details, and to comment on applications, visit www.somerset.gov.uk/planning-buildings-and-land.

02/24/00011: Remove outer branches of 1No. Cordyline (T1) to leave 2No. main trunks. Crown reduce height/spread of 1No. Magnolia (T2) and 1No. Holly (T6) by 2m all round. Crown reduce height/spread of 1No. Pine (T3) by 2.5m all round. Crown reduce height/spread of 1No. Yew (T4) and 1No. Bay (T5) by 1.5m all round. Crown raise 1No. Yew (T7) by 3.5m above ground level to provide clearance over hedges and car park. Crown raise 1No. Cherry (T8) and 1No. Ash (T9) by 3.5m above ground level to provide clearance over path and lawn. St. Johns Court, Houlgate Way, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2AY

08/24/00084: Removal of 6no. existing antennas and ancillary apparatus, and the installation of 6no. new antennas, ancillary apparatus and associated support structures. All other associated ancillary apparatus and development thereto. Telephone Exchange, George Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3NA

09/24/00010: The provision of new windows at first floor level to the South East, North East and South West elevations. The Exchange, Express Park, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4RR

11/24/00041: Conversion of outbuilding and change of use to commercial premises. 38 North Avenue, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3EW

17/24/00025: Erection of single storey East extension on site of existing garage and store (to be demolished). Removal of existing pitched roof and replacement with flat roof. Alterations to fenestrations on South elevation, and internal alterations. Hobbswell House, Kent Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3LG

17/24/00026: Erection of single storey East extension on site of existing garage and store (to be demolished). Removal of existing pitched roof and replacement with flat roof. Alterations to fenestrations on South elevation, and internal alterations. Hobbswell House, Kent Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3LG

17/24/00028: Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed; Remove part existing roof. Build new flat roof dormer to rear elevation roof slope. Convert roof space into living accommodation & en suite. Install new stair flight. Fit rooflights to front elevation roof slope. 5 Kemm Close, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3XS

17/24/00029: Installation of a replacement floodlighting system consisting of 16no LED floodlights fitted to 8No. new 15m columns. Cheddar Association Football Club, Draycott Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3RL

18/24/00006: Installation of a driveway to the front of property. 7 Higher Road, Chedzoy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8QU

22/24/00005: Fell 1No. Ash (T1) (TPO Ref A1) and 3No. Ash (Group 2) (TPO Ref A1) located within 1m of disused railway structure. Trees on Land Adjacent to, Bell Lane, Cossington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7

31/24/00010: Erection of a single storey (NW) front extension. 6 The Crescent, Lympsham, Weston-super-mare, Somerset, BS24 0BH

33/23/00034: Approval of the details of Access, Appearance, Landscaping, Layout, Scale and also including biodiversity enhancements and external lighting for 33/22/00010 (Outline application with all matters reserved for the erection of agricultural workers dwelling and garage). Moorhouse Farm, Southwick Road, Mark, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4LJ

36/23/00017: Change of use of shop to ancillary accommodation/holiday let including internal renovations. The Courtyard Shop, Castle Street, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1LW

36/23/00023: Change of use of shop to ancillary accommodation/holiday let including internal renovations. The Courtyard Shop, Castle Street, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1LW

37/23/00128: Retrospective application for the siting of 2 Portakabin buildings, being used as office space for admin staff for a period of 260 weeks. Mill Street Surgery, Mill Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LX

37/24/00051: Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed erection of an extension to an agricultural building. Land To The North Of, Clavelshay Road, North Petherton, Bridgwater

49/24/00011: Erection of a single storey rear link extension between the main dwelling and ancillary annexe. The Old Vicarage, Coombe Lane, Weare, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2LE

50/23/00121: Conversion of barn, stables & outbuildings into 1No. dwelling. Stable Cottage, Wells Road, Panborough, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1PN