Plans to convert a priest's office in Cheddar into an architect's studio have been given the green light by Sedgemoor District Council.

The planning application for the proposed change of use of a dwelling and priest's office to ground floor architect's studio and first floor self-contained two-bedroom flat, and the building of a single-storey extension to the rear (north) elevation at The Presbytery, Tweentown, Cheddar, was submitted by Robinson Clark Ltd.

The building is located next to the Queen of Apostles Church and has previously been used as a priest's office and dwelling, with residential accommodation over both floors.

The ground floor can now be used as an architect's studio at the front with its own kitchen. The first floor and rear of the ground floor will house a self-contained flat comprising two bedrooms, living room, and kitchen/diner.

Demolition of an existing rear lean-to will enable a new single-storey rear extension to be added to provide for the kitchen for the flat.

Cheddar Parish Council supported the application, and Sedgemoor District Council agreed, saying the proposal was considered an appropriate use of the building.

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

Erection of stables with tack room and hay store at Dunnett Cottage, Rackley Lane, Compton Bishop, has been applied for by Mr and Mrs Mason.

Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 50/19/00009 (Erection of a first floor extension above existing lean to) to amend the approved plans to allow for the first floor extension to be increased by 0.9m internally at Brickyard Farm, Combe Lane, Wedmore, is wanted by Mr and Mrs Dickie.

Works to Trees in Conservation Area: Walnut tree (T1) – fell at King Alfred Mews, Church Street, Wedmore, have been applied for by King Alfred Developments.

Works to Trees in Conservation Area: One silver birch – fell at Stonesteps, Church Street, Wedmore, are wanted by Mrs Starley.

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

Works to Trees in Conservation Area: Indian bean tree (T1) - crown reduce by 3m and reduce back to previous reduction points at Court House Apartments, West Street, Axbridge, by Holdshare Management have been approved.

Part conversion of existing barn into annexe accommodation at Kingsway Farm, Kingsway, Tarnock, by Mr and Mrs Keedwell has been approved.

Works to Trees in Conservation Area: Reduce crown of tulip tree (T1) by 30 per cent to previous pruning points at 6 The Croft, Cheddar, by Mrs M Davis have been approved.

Continued use of land as a caravan park with 52 touring pitches and 52 static pitches, club house and manager's accommodation for 12-month all year round use at Caravan Park, Coombes Cider Farm Park, The Causeway, Mark, by West Country Park Homes has been withdrawn.

Erection of a two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension, demolition of existing garage at Pilgrim Cottage, Weare Road, Chapel Allerton, by Mr and Mrs Higginbottom has been approved.

Outline application with all matters reserved, for the erection of a single dwelling and formation of access within subdivison of garden at Box Tree Cottage, Sparrow Hill Way, Weare, by Mr P Cressy has been withdrawn.

Application for Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 50/19/00107 (Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 50/18/00015, erection of 11 age-restricted dwellings, a manager's office, formation of new access and associated infrastructure, to amend the approved plans for plot number nine only) to amend the approved plans to allow for enlargement of single storey sun room to rear of plot number 10 at land to the north and east of Holdenhurst, Cheddar Road, Wedmore, by Mr and Mrs Rippon has been approved.

Erection of a single-storey extension to side elevation and associated landscaping at Batch Farm, Rughill, Cocklake, by Mr Richards has been approved.

Formation of a utility room and alterations to the annexe at Rustic Porch, Pilcorn Street, Wedmore, by Mr and Mrs Kirk has been approved.

Erection of rear extension at Chy Lan Gwedh, Wells Road, Rodney Stoke, by Mr and Mrs Newman has been refused.

Approval of details reserved by conditions 11 (flood evacuation plan - occupation), 12 (surface and foul water drainage - occupation), 13 (archaeological written scheme of investigation) on planning consent 2017/1634/OTS at Pump House Farm, Whitesomes Drove, Rodney Stoke, by Mr and Mrs Lukins has been given.