A detached garage at a house in Cheddar can now be converted into living accommodation after planning permission was given by Sedgemoor District Council.

The application for the conversion of a detached garage/store outbuilding to ancillary accommodation with disabled access at Bradley House, Bradley Cross Lane, Bradley Cross, Cheddar, was made by Mr Schofield.

The plan is to turn the garage into a one-bedroom home, and support was given by Cheddar Parish Council as long as the new home was occupied by a relative of the main home, and was annexed as a subsidiary to the main house.

Planning applications in the Cheddar area that have been submitted this week include:

Works to Trees in Conservation Area T1 - Dead tree species unknown, fell, T2 and T3 - Elder, fell, T4 - Holly, fell, T5 - Reduce height of Ash by 2m and reballance crown over garden at 17 West Street, Axbridge, are wanted by Mrs Prick.

Erection of a self build dwelling at land to the east of Moorland Farm, West Well Lane, Theale, has been applied for by Mr Landers.

Planning applications in the Cheddar area which have been decided this week include:

Conversion of garage into living accommodation at Holman House, Combe Batch, Wedmore, by Mr Cousins has been approved.

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of a single storey extension, extending 7m from the rear south east elevation at Withy Holt, Heath House, Wedmore, by Ms J Benewith has been approved.

Erection of timber framed garden shed in garden at Little Ireland House, Little Ireland Road, Wedmore, by Mr and Mrs Stewart has been withdrawn.