Plans to build nine homes off the A371 on the edge of Draycott have been turned down by Sedgemoor planners.

The outline planning application by Mr Pope with some matters reserved for the building of nine dwellings off Short Lane, opposite Draycott Memorial Hall, has been refused.

In refusing the application, the Sedgemoor District Council planners said: "The proposed residential development, for which no exceptional justification has been put forward, would constitute unjustified residential development in the countryside.

"It has not been demonstrated that the development of this site within the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty would conserve and enhance the natural beauty and exceptional character and quality of the landscape.

"In the absence of a justifiable and acceptable scheme there are no identified benefits that could weigh against the loss of this grade 2, best and most versatile, agricultural land."

Planning applications received in the Cheddar area this week include:

Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 03/14/00015 (Erection of building to form 3 garages and store) to create an additional dormer, reduce number of rooflights, installation of additional windows and alterations to doors at Bow Farm, Bristol Road, Badgworth, has been applied for by Mr Clements.

Retention of first floor flat to be occupied by caretaker/security guard for the business park at

first floor flat at Unit A, Winchester Farm, Draycott Road, Cheddar, is wanted by Mr Hann.

Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 17/19/00005 (Erection of 134 dwellings with access, public open space and associated infrastructure) to remove garages from a number of plots and to replace the Shirley House Type with the Langley House Type at land north of, Holwell Lane, Cheddar, has been applied for by Bloor Homes.

Conversion of barn to annex at Rackley Barn, Rackley Lane, Compton Bishop, is wanted by Mr and Mrs Blake.

Listing Building Consent for the replacement of existing single glazed windows to rear (SE) and side (SW and NE) elevations with Slimlite double glazed units in a more traditional glazing pattern at Poolbridge Farm, Poolbridge Road, Blackford, has been applied for by Mr Cardale.

Erection of a part single storey, part two-storey extension to side (NE) elevation, on site of existing (to be demolished) at Holly Cottage, Snake Lane, Bagley, is wanted by Mr Joyce.

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

Application to vary the S106 agreement dated 29 June 2018 between Sedgemoor District Council and Carla Jayne Clarke, Matthew James Lertoria Clarke, Craig Norton and Jane Maskell to amend the mortgage release and the release for those that have staircased to 100 per cent equity at Mendip View, Cheddar Road, Axbridge, by Stonewater Ltd has been approved.

Formation of agricultural access at land to the west of, Dunkery Road, Stone Allerton, by Ms S Gale has been approved.

Creation of a vehicular access at Manor Farm, New Road, Chapel Allerton, by Mr Duckett has been approved.

Erection of a single storey extension to side (SE) elevation at Cheddarcoombe, Cheddarcoombe Lane, Star, by Mr and Mrs Shewring has been approved.

Application to determine if prior approval is required for the erection of a single storey extension extending 3.6m from the rear (east) elevation at 1 The Terrace, Folly Lane, Shipham, by Mr and Mrs Garrod has been approved.

Erection of two storey side (north west) extension on site of existing (to be demolished) at Sparrow Hill Cottage, Sparrow Hill Way, Weare, by Mr and Mrs Fox has been approved.

Certificate of Lawfulness for the use of an existing kennel building for the keeping of up to 20 adult hounds pursuant to appeal decision reference: APP/V3310/A/96/262796 at Appleacre, Lane from The Old Byre to Long Hill, Crickham, by Mr Nicholls has been approved.

Extension to existing run-out area at West Stoughton Farm, Stoughton Road, West Stoughton, by Mr Bewley has been approved.

Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 50/19/00093 (Erection of single storey extension to existing cafe) to amend the approved plans to allow for alterations to the wall adjacent to the unit entrance, window design and oak frame posts at Units 1 And 2, The Borough Mall, Wedmore, by Borough Mall Co Ltd has been approved.

Application for the Prior Approval of the proposed change of use of an agricultural building to a dwelling, and for associated operational development at Maldon Farm, Cocklake, by Mrs D E Hooper has been withdrawn.