IT'S been a busy week for Somerset Council's planning department this week, with over 30 applications for the former Sedgemoor area.

Many of these are seeking permission for home extensions, and works for trees, however some are rather unique, including plans for a large back-garden swimming pool.

Other highlights include upgrading electricity lines, a variation to original plans for a new holiday park with nine holiday cottages, and two nine-metre-tall poles to be installed by BT.

Take a look at our roundup of all the applications below.

Sedgemoor planning round-up

The following planning applications were received by Somerset Council between August 9 and August 16.

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

01/24/00018: Application for Permission in Principle for the erection of a residential development of up to three houses. Land to the North of Station Road, Ashcott, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7.

08/24/00135: Crown reduce height/spread of 1No. Cherry (T1) located within rear courtyard by up to 2m by removal of secondary growth only (to approx. 30cm out from previous reduction points). 11-13 Castle Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3DD.

11/24/00044: Erection of a timber gazebo. 51 Jaycroft Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1LE.

11/24/00057: Proposed rendering of original house. 16 Poplar Estate, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3AN.

12/24/00006: Notice of intent to install a 9M light wooden pole. Ref: WFPHK15H. Electronic telecommunications apparatus, outside Monkton Industrial Estate, Mark Road, Walrow, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9.

13/24/00016: Proposed installation of an air source heat pump and associated works. Cannington Court, Church Street, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2HA.

13/24/00017: Proposed installation of an air source heat pump and associated works. Cannington Court, Church Street, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2HA.

17/24/00035: Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 17/21/00011 (Erection of a first floor extension, two storey front (North) extension, front (North) porch, rear (South) extension, construction of swimming pool, and conversion of existing detached garage into an annex.) to amend the approved plans list in Schedule A. Melingay, Tweentown, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3HY.

22/24/00009: Erection of an agricultural building. Brookhayes Farm, Bell Lane, Cossington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8LR.

22/24/00010: Erection of an agricultural building. Brookhayes Farm, Bell Lane, Cossington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8LR.

24/24/00009: Erection of an agricultural building. Riversmeet Farm, White House Lane, Loxton, Axbridge, BS26 2UU.

24/24/00010: Erection of an agricultural building. Riversmeet Farm, White House Lane, Loxton, Axbridge, BS26 2UU.

25/24/00008: Erection of a single storey rear West extension and detached garage. 2 Cornmoor Crescent, East Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3NY.

25/24/00009: The upgrade of 2x spans of existing 11,000 volt conductors. Ref 4980746. Land adjacent to Withy Pill Rhyne along Withy Road, East Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9.

26/24/00004: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to 3 No. Dwellinghouses (Class C3), and associated building operations. Moorcroft, Holywell Road, Edington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9LB.

29/24/00006: Erection of an agricultural building. Oakenford Farm, Oakenford Lane, Goathurst, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2AE.

31/24/00012: Creation of new vehicular access and parking area, erection of a two storey extension to West elevation on site of existing garage (to be demolished), erection of single storey extension to North elevation, erection of a first floor extension to South elevation, raising of roof height, installation of roof lights to North elevation and solar PV panels to South elevation. Lynwood, Eastertown, Lympsham, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 0HL.

32/24/00002: Erection of a single storey wraparound extension to the North and West elevations on site of existing (to be demolished) and detached garage. 4 Main Road, East Lyng, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5AS.

32/24/00004: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: 1 No dwellinghouse on terrace buildings in use as dwellinghouses. Penarron, New Road, West Lyng, Taunton, TA3 5AP.

33/24/00010: Variation of Conditions 2 & 3 of Planning Permission 33/18/00028 (Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 33/17/00004 (Provision of new farm-stay tourist development consisting of the erection of 9 holiday cottages, associated landscaping, parking, access & ancillary agricultural buildings) to revise layouts of plots 2, 5, 8 & 9 to provide 3 bedrooms instead of 2.) to amend the approved plans listed in schedule A and to remove 'farm stay' elements. Rookery Retreat, Northwick Road, Mark, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4PG.

33/24/00012: Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 33/23/00017 (Erection of two storey extensions to the West elevation with 2no. dormers on the South elevation of the existing garage and raising of roof height to form annexe) to amend the approved plans listed in schedule A. Portland House, The Causeway, Mark, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4QF.

44/24/00008: Erection of a single storey extension to the South elevation, internal reconfiguration including alterations to fenestrations, insertion of solar panels to roof, and demolition of the extension to the North West elevation. Brightside, Lippiatt Lane, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1QZ.

50/24/00053: Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed conversion of existing garage (convert existing garage and bedroom into a new larger kitchen/dining living space with boot room and a new utility space). Ling Mell, Eastfield Road, Blackford, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4NH.

51/24/00011: Erection of a two storey extension to the rear North elevation. 138 Wembdon Hill, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7QB.

52/24/00007: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed temporary recreational campsite in Flood Zone 2 & 3. Ivy Cottage, 1 Main Road, West Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3QS.

05/24/00005: Erection of a single storey extension to the NW elevation, partly on site of existing garage (to be demolished) and additional parking. 3 Julians Acres, Berrow, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2LZ.

24/24/00011: Erection of an agricultural building. Riversmeet Farm, White House Lane, Loxton, Axbridge, BS26 2UU.

31/24/00015: Erection of a single storey detached garage. Broad Leys, Rectory Way, Lympsham, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 0EW.

37/24/00074: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of a single storey extension, extending 4.0m from the rear South elevation. 32 Crosswell Close, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6SG.

48/24/00001: Erection of a single storey rear South extension, removal of flat roof above existing extension, and formation of a pitched roof. 53 Knutscroft Lane, Thurloxton, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8RJ.