A planning application for a self-build home in Wedmore has been given the green light by Sedgemoor District Council.

The application for outline planning permission, with some matters reserved, for the building of a self-build dwelling at The Hill, Mill Lane, Wedmore, was submitted by Mr and Mrs Jonas.

The application site forms a parcel of land to the most south westerly corner of an agricultural field to the east of an existing public right of way on the north side of Mill Lane.

There are ten properties to the west of the application site and three opposite. To the south and east of the application site is the remainder of the agricultural field before a further three properties, one of which is owned by the applicant.

Wedmore Parish Council objected to the plan saying that it would be an unsustainable development in the countryside, but the district council disagreed and approved the home.

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

Erection of a triple garage and store at Stone Wood, Bradley Cross Lane, Bradley Cross, Cheddar, has been applied for by Mr Beer.

Proposed single storey side (east) and rear (south) extension on site of existing garage, study and conservatory to be demolished, with the addition of a new front (north) porch at Harvest Gate, Old Coach Road, Cross, is wanted by Mr and Mrs Parry.

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

Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 17/18/00008 (erection of first floor extension to south elevation, construction of vehicle entry to rear of property and additional parking) to amend the approved plans to allow for the use of both the front and rear access for entry and exit at Wassells, Upper New Road, Cheddar, by Mr Mason has been approved.

Erection of a single storey rear extension at 3 Annaly Road, Cheddar, by Mr and Mrs Jennings has been approved.

Erection of a detached garage at Roundstone, Barrows Road, Cheddar, by Mr and Mrs Cobley has been approved.

Erection of a single storey side extension at 15 Glovers Field, Shipham, by Mr W Davidson has been approved.

Works to Trees in Conservation Area D1 damson, A1 apple tree and G2 green gauge tree - fell and replace with three apple trees and a green gauge tree at Sparrow Hill Cottage, Sparrow Hill Way, Weare, by Mr Fox have been approved.

Erection of detached double garage and associated works at 4 Smiths Close, Wells Road, Rodney Stoke, by Mr V Brown has been approved.