Plans for six shepherd's huts to be used for glamping in Mark have been given the go-ahead by Sedgemoor District Council.

A planning application for the change of use of agricultural land to tourism for the siting of up to six shepherd's huts at Moor View, Yarrow Road, Mark, had been submitted by Mr and Mrs Hann.

Mark Parish Council supported the proposals, saying the site is in open countryside and unlikely to cause disturbance to any residential property, with Sedgemoor agreeing and approving the plans.

The planning application said: "The proposal is for a modest glamping site of up to six shepherd's huts, which are a popular form of holiday retreat that provides a caravanning experience in a traditional rural form, without needing to bring one's own caravan.

"Such concerns have been very successful across the country and indeed globally, as can be seen from the high cost of such units.

"The proposal will increase the tourist accommodation in the area with high quality units that means that the proposal accords with Sedgemoor policy.

"There will be little, if any, impact on the countryside as a result of this proposal, as the whole point of such glamping experiences is that the holiday-maker is surrounded by the natural beauty of the countryside.

"The additional footfall brought to the area by such accommodation can only benefit the local economy especially in the current economic climate."

One planning application in the Cheddar area has been submitted to Sedgemoor District Council this week:

Erection of a wooden log cabin to be used for holiday accommodation on land at Newland Farm, Cross Moor Drove, Axbridge, has been applied for by Mr M King.

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

Erection of a general purpose agricultural building and formation of gateway access on land to the south of Stubbingham Drove, Middle Moor Lane, Cheddar, by Mr M King has been withdrawn.

Erection of a first floor extension, two storey front (north) extension, front (north) porch, rear (south) extension, construction of swimming pool, and conversion of existing detached garage into an annexe at Melingay, Tweentown, Cheddar, by Mr and Mrs Waugh has been approved.

Erection of two single storey side (west and east) extensions, with the installation of dormer windows on the side (east) and the repositioning of 22 existing solar panels at 45 Beech Road, Shipham,has been approved.

Erection of a stable building, storage rooms and hay barn on land east of Notting Hill Way, Lower Weare, by Mr T Barnes has been refused.

Erection of a general purpose agricultural building on land to the south of Ashton Drove, Ashton, by Mr B Hole has been approved.

Formation of new access track and entrance improvements on land at Stoughton Cross, Wedmore, by Mr Seymour has been approved.

Application for Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 50/18/00023 (approval of the details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the erection of 55 dwellings - 24 affordable - garages, car parking, internal access roads, footpaths and circulation areas, public open space and associated infrastructure and engineering works - reserved matters of 50/14/00071) to allow for a change from a small brick infill panel, to a render infill panel at land south of The Lerburne, Wedmore, by Acorn Property Group has been approved.