Plans have been submitted to Sedgemoor District Council for the creation of a riding arena and stable block on land near Wedmore.

A planning application for the change of use of agricultural land to equestrian use with the building of a timber stable block and 40m by 20m manège on land to the west of Mill Stones, Heath House, near Wedmore, has been submitted by Ms N Durston.

The applicant has extended their property by purchasing more than six acres of agricultural

pastureland situated to the west of Mill Stones.

They have four horses for their own personal and recreational use, currently housed on a livery yard.

The applicant wishes to site the horses closer to their property in order to have full access and be able to monitor them from the view of the residential property.

As the land offers no sufficient housing facilities for horses, it is proposed to build an L-shaped timber stable.

To reduce the amount of poaching on the surrounding land, it is proposed to construct the manège situated within close proximity to the stable block to exercise the horses all-year round.

Other planning applications in the Cheddar area that have been submitted to Sedgemoor District Council this week include:

Retrospective application for the erection of two non-illuminated signs at land off Upper New Road, Cheddar, has been made by Taylor Wimpey.

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed formation of a concrete yard at Knoll View Farm, Vole Road, Mark, has been made by Mr C Durston.

Erection of single-story rear (north) extension and proposed first-floor and rear (north) dormer extension with roof alterations at Cherith, Mudgley Road, Wedmore, has been applied for by Mr and Mrs Williams.

Planning applications in the Cheddar area that have been decided this week by Sedgemoor District Council include:

Formation of 20m by 40m outdoor riding arena and erection of wooden fencing on land at Biddisham Lane, Biddisham, by Mrs J Pound has been approved.

Conversion of existing integral garage into additional living accommodation and alterations to existing driveway at The Levels, Biddisham Lane, Biddisham, by Mr S Williams has been approved.

Erection of single-storey side (north east) and front porch (south east) extension at 2 Openshaw Gardens, Cheddar, by Mr and Mrs Perch has been approved.

Application to determine if prior approval is required for the erection of single-storey extension extending 4.65m from the rear (west) elevation on site of existing conservatory (to be demolished) at Baptist Cottage, Notting Hill Way, Stone Allerton, by Mr and Mrs Gale has been approved.

Erection of two-storey side (north), single-storey rear (west) and first-floor rear (west) extension at New House Farm, Cheddar Road, Cocklake, by Mr and Mrs Vincent has been approved.

Erection of a single-storey extension to the side (south east) elevation at Elmbank, Crib House Lane, Crickham, by Mr and Mrs Meadowcroft has been approved.

Works to Trees in Conservation Area: Reduce height and spread of silver birch by 2m at Bartons, Guildhall Lane, Wedmore, by Mrs Spencer have been approved.