Greggs in Wells could double in size. Currently located at 37 High Street, the bakery chain now wants to extend into the neighbouring empty premises at number 39 (formerly Carphone Warehouse.) Mendip District Council have received an application requesting permission to relocate the existing air conditioning units from the first floor to the ground floor, erect two. fascia signs and one projecting sign, re-paint the exterior and carry out internal refurbishment with the creation of two door openings, flooring, ceiling and wall coverings, electrics, lighting, plumbing-WC and HVAC.

Planning applications validated this week

Orchard Lodge, Station Road, Westbury Sub Mendip

Erection of single-storey rear extension and first floor side extension over existing garage.

3 Milton Terrace, Milton Lane, Wookey Hole

Proposed demolition of existing kitchen extension and construction of new single storey kitchen extension.

 40 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Wells

Erection of single storey extension to side and rear & internal alterations.

 Old School House, Church Street, Croscombe

Erection of entrance porch and mezzanine and refurbishment.

 4 Broadway Close, Chilcompton

Demolition of existing car port and creation of garage and office.

 Applications decided this week

 Land At 353491 146562 Wookey Hole Road, Wells

Approval of details reserved by condition 11b (implementation of approved remediation scheme - partial discharge) on planning consent 2017/0022/FUL.

Decision: Approval

The New House, Becket Place, Wells

T1 - Fell (Red Cherry Plum).

Decision: TCA Approval

 19 St Thomas Street, Wells

Approval of details reserved by Condition 5 - (Joinery Details - part discharge) on planning consent 2021/0845/HSE (demolition of existing porch and erection of timber frame porch).

Decision: Approval

1 Market Place, Wells

Replacement ATM and Signage.

Decision: Approval

55 St Thomas Street, Wells

Installation of dropped kerb and creation of new access to rear.

Decision: Development is Lawful

Land At 353582 146889 Wookey Hole Road, Wells

Outline planning application for up to 50 residential dwellings including means of access with all other matters reserved.

Decision: Refusal

Flat 3, 23 Chamberlain Street, Wells

Replace uPVC windows with timber sash windows.

Decision: Approval

 The Dutch Barn, Bristol Road, Hillgrove, Wells

Approval of details reserved by condition 4 - (Investigation for lead), 5 - (Remediation Scheme), 6 - (Verification Reporting), 7 - (Schedule of Conversion Works to Barn), 8 - (Low Emission Strategy) on planning consent 2020/1031/FUL (Conversion Of Barn To Dwelling).

Decision: Approval

28 Burcott Road, Wells

Erection of single storey rear extension on site of existing bathroom and store.

Decision: Approval

Wells Golf Club, Old Frome Road, Wells

Improvements to driving range/practice area by levelling and extending.

Decision: Approval

Plot 7, Cathedral Park, Wells

Installation of 1 internally illuminated totum signs and 29no fascia signs.

Decision: Approval

 Rookery Farm, Roemead Road, Green Ore

Change of use of an existing agricultural steel-framed barn and erection of a barn extension for storage of heritage buses.

Decision: Approval