A new reception building could be built at the Bishop's Palace.

A planning application has been received by Mendip District Council, proposing that the mobile ticket trailer and kiosk in the forecourt of the Palace is replaced with a small reception building in the same position.

If it goes ahead, the new building would house 2-4 reception desks, space for visitors to queue under cover, space for staff and visitors to site to discuss membership and a small retail space.

Other applications validated

33 Brimscombe Meadow, Chilcompton

Erection of single-storey side extension. 

48 Welsford Avenue, Wells

Erection of a single storey side extension.

Manor Farm, Hay Street, Ston Easton

Application for prior notification of agricultural development for a proposed building.

Land At 354595 155050 West Harptree Road, Priddy

Application for outline planning permission with all matters reserved for the erection of an agriculturally tied workers dwelling on the site adjacent to the farm buildings.

Land At 356679 146176 Bath Road, Wells

Conversion and change of use including a small extension of agricultural building into a 2 bedroom dwellinghouse. 

The Bishops Palace, Market Place, Wells 

Erection of a visitor reception building into the forecourt at the Bishop's Palace.

56 High Street Wells

Change of Use Class E (Retail) to Nail Salon (Sui Generis).

 Applications decided

The Stabling, Somerleaze House, Wells Road, Wookey

Non-material amendment to permission 2022/0675/HSE (Convert existing double garage as annexe accommodation) for the use of stone rather than render on the external facade of the approved annexe.

Decision: Approval

Land At 353491 146562 Wookey Hole Road, Wells

Approval of details reserved by condition 11B (Implementation of Approved Remediation Scheme) on planning consent 2017/0022/FUL (An application for 203 Residential dwellings and associated public open space, landscaping and infrastructure (amended plans and details, including revised layout, storeys height and landscaping).

Decision: Approval

4 Broadway Close, Chilcompton

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

Decision: Approval

95 Knight Road, Wells

Single storey dual pitched rear extension with new crated soakaway.

Decision: Development is Lawful

Wick Farm, Burcott Lane, Coxley Wick 

Construction of below ground slurry store (38m x 15m).

Decision: Approval