PROPOSALS to convert offices off Taunton town centre into three homes and to build a two-story extension have been refused.

Somerset Council's planner rejected a planning application for the scheme in Billet Street.

Here's a rundown of the latest decisions made by the council's planners.

ASHBRITTLE.

Application for a Non-Material Amendment to application 01/08/0002 for the relocation of entrance door from north elevation to west elevation, amendments to formation of window panel on north and south elevation and changes to the internal layout of Parlour Barn, Burrow Farm, Ashbrittle. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 15/12/2023.

Notification to fell 2 sycamore trees, one beech, one holly and 2 laurels (and one further dead tree) within Ashbrittle Conservation Area on land to the north of Miltons Cottage and Annexe, Ashbrittle Road, Ashbrittle. Decision of No Objection - Trees was made on 29/12/2023.

BISHOP'S HULL.

Application to carry out management works to one oak tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (Bishops Hull No.1) Tree Preservation Order 1997 at 16 Waterfield Close, Bishops Hull, Taunton (TD700). Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 03/01/2024.

BISHOPS LYDEARD.

Application to carry out management works to one horse chestnut tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (Bishops Lydeard No.2) Tree Preservation Order 1997 at 46 Lethbridge Park, Bishops Lydeard (TD705). Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 22/12/2023.

CHIPSTABLE.

Erection of 2 No. polytunnels with compost area for residential gardening use at The Old Barn, Bouchers Farm, Chipstable. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 02/01/2024.

CHURCHSTANTON.

Erection of single storey extensions to rear to include the creation of ancillary accommodation at Blackberry Farm, Church Road, Churchstanton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 21/12/2023.

Siting of 2 No. caravans for holiday let use with erection of shelters, a geodome and sauna on land at Magpies Barn, Buttles Lane, Churchinford. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 21/12/2023.

COMBE FLOREY.

Replacement of retaining wall and associated works to the rear of Osmans Cottage, Old Forge and Greedy's Forge, Williton Road, Combe Florey. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 05/01/2024.

COTHELSTONE.

Conversion of small room in external wall to be used for a winter bat roost with small slit stone window to be blocked up and external door to be fitted at Cothelstone Manor, Cothelstone Road, Bishops Lydeard. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 21/12/2023.

HALSE.

Notification to fell one cypress tree within Halse Conservation Area at Manor Mill Farm, Halse Road, Halse. Decision of No Objection - Trees was made on 18/12/2023.

KINGSTON ST MARY.

Conversion and extension of single storey wing into two storey annexe for ancillary accommodation at Lower Marsh Farm, Kingston Road, Kingston St Mary. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 20/12/2023.

MILVERTON.

Reinstatement of access points on ground and first floors to enable accommodation of Ivy Cottage to become part of dwelling of The Olde Quaker House and reinstatement of chimney on the southern gable end at Ivy Cottage, North Street, Milverton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 03/01/2024.

Application for a Non-Material Amendment to application 23/22/0023 for the inclusion of a centralised spine party wall and alteration to roof pitches at 3 Wood Terrace, Milverton. Decision of Refusal was made on 20/12/2023.

Application for a Non-Material Amendment to application 23/22/0029 for the inclusion of a centralised spine party wall and alteration to roof pitches at Cranmer Cottage, Wood Street, Milverton. Decision of Refusal was made on 20/12/2023.

NORTH CURRY.

Demolition of buildings and erection of 1 No. dwelling with associated works and change of use of land to residential at Moredon Farm, North Curry. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 15/12/2023.

External alterations for works to convert the building to a flexible use (Class C1 guesthouse purposes) approved under 24/22/0022CR at Orchard Farm, Higher Knapp Lane, North Curry. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 21/12/2023.

Widening of access with laying of hardstanding, siting of shipping container as welfare unit and installation of 15 No. solar photovoltaic panels with shed for battery storage at One Tree Farm, Knapp Lane, Knapp (retention of part works already undertaken). Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 20/12/2023.

OAKE.

Demolition of agricultural buildings and erection of 1 No. dwelling and 1 No. car barn with associated works at Barn Owl Farm, Oake Road, Oake, as agreed with agent in their email of 14 November 2023. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 15/12/2023.

Erection of an agricultural building to cover open feed yard at Blagroves Farm, Blagroves Road, Oake (retention of works already undertaken). Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 22/12/2023.

PITMINSTER.

Erection of 1 No. detached bungalow with detached double garage and alteration to access arrangement on land adjacent to Matthews Farm, Blagdon Hill Road, Blagdon Hill (amended scheme to 30/21/0022) (retention of part works already undertaken). Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 15/12/2023.

RUISHTON.

Conversion of loft into habitable accommodation at 18a Newlands Grove, Ruishton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 20/12/2023.

STAPLE FITZPAINE.

Notification to fell one sycamore and to carry out management works (crown-lift) to one sycamore within Staple Fitzpaine Conservation Area at William Portman Flats, Staple Fitzpaine Road, Staple Fitzpaine. Decision of No Objection - Trees was made on 03/01/2024.

Application for prior notification for the erection of an agricultural manure store at Staple Farm, New Road, Staple Fitzpaine. Decision of Planning Permission Required Not AGN was made on 20/12/2023.

STOKE ST GREGORY.

Erection of 1 No. dwelling with driveway and associated works on land off Woodhill, Stoke St Gregory. Decision of Refusal was made on 20/12/2023.

Demolition of single storey lean to extension to the rear and garage with erection of a two storey extension to the side and rear and single storey extension to the rear of 3 Willey Road, Stoke St Gregory. Withdrawn.

TAUNTON.

Variation of Condition No. 02 (approved plans) of application 38/19/0003 on land at Fairwater Yard, Unit 1 Higher Palmeston Road, Taunton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 21/12/2023.

Erection of a single storey extension to the front of 1 Cambridge Terrace, Taunton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 02/01/2024.

Change of use from offices into 3 No. dwellings with alterations and erection of a two storey extension and dormer to the rear of 22 Billet Street, Taunton. Decision of Refusal was made on 20/12/2023.

Display of 1 No. non-illuminated fascia sign at 13 Fore Street, Taunton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 20/12/2023.

Removal of canopy and erection of enclosed porch to the front of 104 Churchill way, Taunton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 20/12/2023.

Alterations to entrance lobby at the front of 66 South Street, Taunton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 20/12/2023.

Erection of a single storey extension to the side, entrance porch to the front and replacement of conservatory with the erection of a two storey and single storey extension to the rear of 1 Amor Place, Taunton. Withdrawn.

Notification to carry out management works to one birch tree within Staplegrove Road Conservation Area at 15 Elm Grove, Taunton. Decision of No Objection - Trees was made on 18/12/2023.

Application to carry out management works to one beech tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (Taunton) Tree Preservation Order 1974 at Compass Court, Compass Rise, Taunton (TD51). Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 29/12/2023.

Variation of Condition No. 02 (approved plans) of application 38/22/0287 for a rear projection to the single storey extension with changes to the internal layout at 10 Moorland Close, Taunton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 29/12/2023.

Erection of a single storey extension to the rear with construction of pitch roof over front porch and garage at 5 Cresswell Avenue, Taunton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 20/12/2023.

Erection of a replacement storage building at Hatfield, The Avenue, Taunton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 05/01/2024.

THORNFALCON.

Construction of alternative vehicular access and downgrading of former access to pedestrian only with associated hedgerow and engineering works on orchard land to the north of Manor Farm, Thorn Lane, Thornfalcon. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 20/12/2023.

TRULL.

Application to carry out management works to two Robinia trees included in Taunton Deane Borough (Trull No.4) Tree Preservation Order 1998 at Gable Lodge, Honiton Road, Trull (TD822). Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 20/12/2023.

WELLINGTON.

Demolition of agricultural barn and erection of 4 No. dwellings with associated works at Henley Farm, Payton, Wellington as amended by agents email of 15 Feb 2022 and drawing numbers 8220-11-B-H4 Elevations (Rev B), 8220-14-0 Visibility splays, 8220-09-B-H3 Elevations (Rev B), 8220-07-B-H2 Elevations (Rev B), 8220-05-B-H1 Elevations (Rev B) and 8220-02-C Proposed Site Plan (Rev C). Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 20/12/2023.

Conversion of double garage into self contained annexe at 6 Cox Road, Wellington. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 21/12/2023.

Removal of Condition No. 07 of application 43/92/0097 to enable occupation of individual who is under the age of 55 at 4 Orchard Court, Scotts Lane, Wellington. Withdrawn.

Erection of a two storey extension to the side and a single storey extension to the rear of 53 Follett Close, Wellington. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 21/12/2023.

Erection of single storey extensions to the front and rear with conversion of garage into ancillary accommodation at 13 The Gables, Wellington. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 22/12/2023.

Application to carry out management works to one oak tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (Wellington No.1) Tree Preservation Order 2011 at 50 Nash Drive, Wellington (TD1087). Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 03/01/2024.

Application to carry out management works (crown-reduction) to one lime tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (Wellington No.3) Tree Preservation Order 1997 at Corams Lane, Wellington (TD760). Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 03/01/2024.

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WELLINGTON WITHOUT.

Erection of detached double garage with store/workshop, stables and greenhouse at Old Barn Court, Wrangway Road, Wrangway, Wellington (resubmission of 44/22/0011). Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 18/12/2023.

Application for prior notification for the erection of an extension to an agricultural storage building at Wrangcombe Cottage, Wrangcombe Lane, Wellington. Decision of No Objection was made on 22/12/2023.

WEST BUCKLAND.

Variation of Condition No's 02 (approved plans) and No. 03 (time limit) for the time limit of the road widening scheme to be extended to 31 Dec 2024 at Blackdown Garden Centre, West Buckland. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 27/12/2023.

WEST MONKTON.

Formation of dropped kerb and pavement crossing for off road parking at 1 Thornash Close, Monkton Heathfield (resubmission of 48/22/0080). Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 20/12/2023.

Application for Prior Approval for proposed change of use from agricultural building to 1 No. dwelling house (Class C3) and associated building operations at Quantock Farm, Quantock Lane, West Monkton. Decision of Prior Approval Refusal was made on 20/12/2023.

WIVELISCOMBE.

Alterations to existing vehicular access, Higher Rodden Farm, Maundown Road, Wiveliscombe. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 02/01/2024.