Plans to build a new shop at Pophams Saddlery in Mark have been given the go-ahead by Sedgemoor District Council.

The planning application for the demolition of the existing shop and the building of a new shop building and an access track at Pophams Saddlery, Harp Road, Mark, had been submitted on behalf of Mrs E Seabourne.

The existing shop is housed in a Nissen hut structure which is constructed from a concrete sheet material similar to the Asbestos sheets used in old domestic garage structures.

Currently the employees need to use the toilet situated in the owner's home adjacent to the shop, so the business proposed that a structure similar to the main barn storage area which was subject of a planning application in 2009, be constructed alongside that building.

Now approval has been granted, the existing shop premises will be decommissioned and, subject to necessity, demolished.

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

Erection of a horse walker at Chapel House, Bristol Road, Biddisham, has been applied for by Mrs Hall.

Erection of a first floor side extension, single storey rear extension and a boundary wall at 20 Comer Road, Cheddar, is wanted by Mr Thurairajah.

Works to trees in Conservation Area T1 and T2 lime trees – pollard at The Old Forge, Lower North Street, Cheddar, have been applied for by Ms Gadson.

Erection of a single storey extension to the side (south east) elevation, erection of a first floor extension and formation of doors and windows at Bradley Green, Bradley Cross, Cheddar, are wanted by Mr and Mrs Roach.

Demolition of existing agricultural buildings, erection of a dwelling, formation of parking area with re-aligned track and associated landscape works at Home Farm, Snake Lane, Theale, have been applied for by Mr Ham.

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

Approval of the details of appearance, landscaping and scale for the erection of a self-build dwelling at Holly Tree Cottage, Cheddar Road, Axbridge, by Tony Hogg Design Ltd has been granted.

Demolition of stone garden wall, formation of vehicular access from highway and three parking bays at 36 West Street, Axbridge, by Mr D Green have been approved.

Demolition of existing single storey rear additions and erection of a single storey extension to position of original wall and infill return, on first floor, build up existing wall to height of original eaves and match roof pitch and form (part retrospective) at Wayside Cottage, Church Street, Mark, by Mr Coulson have been approved.

Erection of first floor extension over existing kitchen/diner, erection of single storey extension to east elevation at The Cider House, lane from The Old Byre to Long Hill, Crickham, by Mr and Mrs Channon have been approved.

Construction of a new access to existing property at Lavender Cottage, Cheddar Road, Cocklake, by Mrs Buck has been approved.

Erection of a two storey extension to the side (south east) elevation and erection of a single storey extension to the rear (north east) elevation on site of existing outbuildings to be demolished at Perrow Cottage, Crib House Lane, Crickham, by Mr Ford have been approved.