The Crown Inn at Axbridge will be turned into a house after planning permission was granted by Sedgemoor District Council.

The planning application for alterations, change of use and conversion of public house to form a dwelling, demolition of rear skittle alley to form a larger rear garden, and erection of a single-storey extension to the rear (north) elevation at the Crown Inn, St Mary's Street, Axbridge, was submitted by Linda Bishop.

The pub was on the market between May 2016 and January 2019 but a buyer could not be found either for the leasehold or freehold.

In granting approval, Sedgemoor planners stated that a loss of a public house was regrettable, but the application met the policy guidelines to allow for a change of use.

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

Part retrospective application for the erection of an open shed with hardstanding for washing/packing vegetables, the siting of a polytunnel, siting of a caravan and extension of existing track, siting of a shipping container for a temporary period of up to five years on land to the south of Webbington Road, Compton Bishop, has been made by Mr Fox.

Erection of a detached double garage and bike/wood store at Pear Tree Farm, Heath House, Wedmore, has been applied for by Mr Hunt.

Dismantle an area of existing poly tunnels and to replace with a glass house at Wyndham House, Eastville Lane, Draycott, is wanted by Mssrs G, H and J Warren.

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

Retention of first-floor flat to be occupied by caretaker/security guard for the business park at Unit A, Winchester Farm, Draycott Road, Cheddar, by Mr Hann has been refused.

Change of use of land to site two holiday lodges at Southcroft Farm, Bridgwater Road, Cross, by Mr and Mrs Brinson has been withdrawn.

Proposed change of use of a building from agriculture to use for the keeping of hounds at Appleacre, lane from The Old Byre to Long Hill, Crickham, by Mr Nicholls has been refused.

Application for non-material amendment to planning permission 50/19/00128 (variation of Condition 2 Approved Plans of planning permission 50/18/00057 Erection of 16 dwellings, with access, landscaping, parking, public open space and associated works to allow for amendments to house types, layout, boundary treatments and changes to materials on plots 2, 4 and 14 and selected garages) to allow for amendments to site layout, house type design, changes to plot detail, including amendments to boundary detail and changes to materials at Westholme Farm, West End, Wedmore, by Strongvox Homes has been approved.