PLANS for a solar farm that would power 7,000 homes have been approved by Somerset Council.

Novus Renewable Services Ltd plans to install ground mounted solar panels on farmland at Preston Bowyer, near Milverton.

Other planning decisions made by the council include the following.

BATHEALTON.

Application for Prior Approval for proposed change of use from agricultural building to 1 No. dwelling house (Class C3) and associated building operations at Blackberry Barn, Bathealton. Decision of Prior Approval Approved (Conditional) was made on 26/01/2024.

CHIPSTABLE.

Application for a Non-Material Amendment to application 09/22/0009 to change the roofing material from profiled steel to natural slate with charcoal coloured ridge tiles at Little Wilscombe Farm, Raddington. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 31/01/2024.

FITZHEAD.

Erection of detached garage and erection of first floor extension to the front, storm porch to the side and single storey extension to the rear of Burrow Hill Farm Cottage, Wiveliscombe Road, Fitzhead. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 29/01/2024.

HATCH BEAUCHAMP.

Erection of a two storey extension to the side of dwelling and creation of vehicular access at Palmers Green Cottage, Stewley Road, Hatch Beauchamp. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 26/01/2024.

MILVERTON.

Installation and operation of solar farm with associated works, equipment and infrastructure on land at Preston Farm, Preston Bowyer, Milverton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 26/01/2024.

NORTON FITZWARREN.

Change of use of land with formation of parking for 3 No. cars and formation of bases to install 2 No. shepherds huts with landscaping to include the planting of trees and hedges for screening purposes at Wick House, Wiveliscombe Road, Norton Fitzwarren. Decision of Finally Disposed Of was made on 02/02/2024.

OTTERFORD.

Erection of single storey extensions to the side and rear with conversion of garage into ancillary accommodation at Clifford Cottage, Rull Farm, Whatley Road, Otterford. Decision of Refusal was made on 26/01/2024.

STAWLEY.

Erection of a single storey extension to the side of Newhouse Farm, Kittisford Road, Stawley. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 31/01/2024.

TAUNTON.

Change of use from a car showroom to the retail sale, fitting and storage of vehicle exhausts, tyre, brakes and batteries with servicing, repairs and sale of vehicles with associated accessories, services and MOT testing centre at 31-39 Priory Bridge Road Taunton, Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 26/01/2024.

Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of 36 Killams Green, Taunton. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 30/01/2024.

THORNFALCON.

Prior approval for proposed change of use from agricultural building into 1 No. dwelling house (Class C3) and associated building operations at New House Farm, Thorn Lane, Thornfalcon. Decision of Prior Approval Approved (Conditional) was made on 26/01/2024.

TOLLAND.

Erection of steel portal frame building for storage at Dobles Farm, Tolland Road, Tolland. Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 30/01/2024.

WEST BUCKLAND.

Application to carry out management works to 10 oak trees, 8 beech trees, one willow and a group of young beech trees (within hedgerow G4) included in Taunton Deane Borough (West Buckland No.2) Tree Preservation Order 2022 on land to the west of Meadows, Chelston Heathfield, Wellington Road, West Buckland (SWT69). Decision of Conditional Approval was made on 26/01/2024.

Prior approval for proposed change of use from agricultural building to dwelling house (Class C3) and associated building operations to the barn at Huntspath Farm, Blackmoor, Wellington. Decision of Prior Approval Approved (Conditional) was made on 31/01/2024.

WIVELISCOMBE.

Change of use and conversion of skittle alley into 2 No. ensuite bedrooms at The Bear Inn, 10 North Street, Wiveliscombe. Decision of Refusal was made on 02/02/2024.

Notification to fell one rowan tree and to carry out management works to one birch tree within Wiveliscombe Conservation Area at 24a North Street, Wiveliscombe. Decision of No Objection - Trees was made on 29/01/2024.

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