PLANS submitted to Somerset Council could see existing buildings on an industrial estate torn down and replaced with a new canteen and storage area.

Bakkavor Desserts, a 'global leader in the fresh prepared food industry', has applied to put its plans into action at 2 Bolton Close, in Highbridge.

The design and access statement details the full extent of the plans, which include removing/relocating existing temporary office buildings, and demolishing the current Canteen and Amenities facility along with its associated external canopies.

There are also plans to relocate two storage containers and a chemical storage unit, along with making 'minor amendments' to the existing HGV pedestrian access gates in the vicinity of the existing Canteen and Amenities facility.

The existing building which the applicant hopes to demolish consists of five 'Portakabin' type buildings which have now reached the end of their lives - work has already had to be done to support a sagging roof.

The applicant wrote that a larger building is needed due to the existing building becoming a staff shop as well as a traditional canteen.

"Whilst the number of employed staff has not increased since the original Canteen and Amenities building was first erected, it’s use has grown from being simply a canteen to now providing a staff shop supplying a wide range of items, as well as areas for staff to relax when they are on breaks," they wrote.

"This has consequently reduced the amount of space available in the Canteen for use by staff resulting in the need for split breaks.

"For many of the staff, the shop is their only opportunity during the working day to purchase both food as well as other items, such as sanitary items.

"Additionally, for many of the staff, the current facility is their only opportunity of getting a hot meal during their working shift."

It is proposed that the new building would be constructed from the same colour and materials as the existing buildings on the site, 'to ensure that it matches their visual appearance'.

For more information on the application, search reference number 11/24/00009 on Somerset Council's online planning portal.

Public consultation is open, and comments on the application are welcomed until Thursday, April 4 - approval could be given from the following day.

Sedgemoor planning round-up

The following planning applications were received by Somerset Council between March 8 and March 15.

For more details, and to comment on applications, visit www.somerset.gov.uk/planning-buildings-and-land.

Application Number: 11/24/00019

Parish/Town Council: Burnham & Highbridge

Type: Full Planning Permission

Location: 25 Rectory Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2BZ

Proposal: Erection of a detached garage to North of property.

Application Number: 15/24/00002

Parish/Town Council: Chapel Allerton

Type: Prior Approval Agricultural to Dwelling

Location: Brook House Farm, New Road, Chapel Allerton, Axbridge, BS26 2PA

Proposal: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to 1 No. Dwellinghouses (Class C3), and associated building operations.

Application Number: 17/24/00007

Parish/Town Council: Cheddar

Type: Notice of Proposed Agricultural Devt.

Location: Greendale Farm, Draycott Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3RU

Proposal: Application to determine if prior approval is required for the erection of an agricultural building being 27.43m in length x 9.14m in width for the storage of machinery & fodder.

Application Number: 17/24/00009

Parish/Town Council: Cheddar

Type: Full Planning Permission

Location: 8 Little Orchard, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3LS

Proposal: Erection of a two storey rear extension to North elevation on site of existing conservatory (to be demolished).

Application Number: 18/24/00004

Parish/Town Council: Chedzoy

Type: Full Planning Permission

Location: Fowlers Plot Farm, Fowlers Plot Road, Chedzoy, Bridgwater, TA7 8RQ

Proposal: Erection of roof over existing silage clamp.

Application Number: 18/24/00005

Parish/Town Council: Chedzoy

Type: Full Planning Permission

Location: Fowlers Plot Farm, Fowlers Plot Road, Chedzoy, Bridgwater, TA7 8RQ

Proposal: Erection of roof to existing silage clamp.

Application Number: 28/24/00002

Parish/Town Council: Fiddington

Type: Cert. of Lawfulness for Existing Use

Location: Hazelridge, Whitnell Lane, Fiddington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1JE

Proposal: Occupation of 'Hazelridge' in non-compliance with agricultural occupancy condition.

Application Number: 30/24/00001

Parish/Town Council: Greinton

Type: Notice of Proposed Agricultural Devt.

Location: Land to the East of Southview, Taunton Road, Greinton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7

Proposal: Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed erection of an agricultural building.

Application Number: 37/23/00129

Parish/Town Council: North Petherton

Type: Full Planning Permission

Location: Maidenhead Moorings, Banklands, North Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0DQ

Proposal: Erection of changing room and extension to East elevation of kitchen.

Application Number: 37/24/00021

Parish/Town Council: North Petherton

Type: Outline Planning Permission

Location: 54 Old Road, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6TQ

Proposal: Outline application for the erection of 1no. self build dwelling and access.

Application Number: 37/24/00024

Parish/Town Council: North Petherton

Type: Full Planning Permission

Location: 112 Baymead Lane, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6RN

Proposal: Erection of a single storey side extension to South elevation.

Application Number: 37/24/00025

Parish/Town Council: North Petherton

Type: Full Planning Permission

Location: 3 Dyers Green, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LZ

Proposal: Erection of two storey wrap around extension to the North and East elevations and porch to the West elevation on site of existing single storey extension and porch (to be demolished).

Application Number: 38/24/00005

Parish/Town Council: Othery

Type: Reserved matters

Location: Land to the West of, Townsend, Othery, Bridgwater

Proposal: Approval of the details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale, for (38/22/00011) Outline planning permission, with some matters reserved, for 2 self-build dwellings.

Application Number: 42/24/00004

Parish/Town Council: Puriton

Type: Full Planning Permission

Location: 69 Rowlands Rise, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8BU

Proposal: Erection of a single storey extension to the South, East, and North elevations and a detached garage.

Application Number: 44/24/00003

Parish/Town Council: Shipham

Type: Full Planning Permission

Location: 3 Beech Close, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1SD

Proposal: Proposed replacement terrace and new porch along with other minor alterations.

Application Number: 45/24/00003

Parish/Town Council: Spaxton

Type: Listed Building Consent - alterations

Location: The Cottage, Pightley Road, Spaxton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1AQ

Proposal: Installation of replacement hardwood window with proposed double glazing.

Application Number: 50/24/00012

Parish/Town Council: Wedmore

Type: Full Planning Permission

Location: Hillside, Billings Hill, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4DA

Proposal: Erection of a rear and side balcony to the East and North elevations.

Application Number: 50/24/00013

Parish/Town Council: Wedmore

Type: Cert. of Lawfulness for Proposed Use/Dev

Location: Tor View, Newtown, Panborough, Wells, BA5 1PW

Proposal: Erection of 4m rear & side single-storey extension and erection of new garage outbuilding.

Application Number: 51/24/00003

Parish/Town Council: Wembdon

Type: Cert. of Lawfulness for Existing Use

Location: Moorhen Farm Equestrian Centre, Moorhen Farm, Waldrons Lane, Wembdon, Bridgwater, TA5 2BA

Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing: stabling / equestrian storage such as food and equipment in barns C,D,E,G,H,K, menage - area L and field shelter area Q on submitted plan. All fields labelled as 'Paddock' on submitted plan - are in equestrian use.

Application Number: 53/24/00001

Parish/Town Council: Westonzoyland

Type: Full Planning Permission

Location: Land at Lake Wall, School Road, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7

Proposal: Change

Application Number: 11/24/00009

Parish/Town Council: Burnham & Highbridge

Type: Full Planning Permission

Location: 2 Bolton Close, Highbridge, TA9 4JR

Proposal: Erection of canteen and storage buildings on site of existing (to be demolished), with link to existing building.

Application Number: 11/24/00018

Parish/Town Council: Burnham & Highbridge

Type: Full Planning Permission

Location: 9 Holm Close, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1NJ

Proposal: Erection of a single storey extension to the front SW elevation.

Application Number: 17/24/00011

Parish/Town Council: Cheddar

Type: Full Planning Permission

Location: Land at, Upper Draycott Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27

Proposal: Erection of an Agricultural Storage Building.

Application Number: 18/23/00011

Parish/Town Council: Chedzoy

Type: Full Planning Permission

Location: Banfield Barn, Higher Road, Chedzoy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8QT

Proposal: Installation of 26 solar panels externally along the northern boundary of the site and associated meters and distribution boxes.

Application Number: 18/23/00012

Parish/Town Council: Chedzoy

Type: Listed Building Consent - alterations

Location: Banfield Barn, Higher Road, Chedzoy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8QT

Proposal: Installation of 26 solar panels externally along the northern boundary of the site and associated meters and distribution boxes.

Application Number: 31/24/00006

Parish/Town Council: Lympsham

Type: Full Planning Permission

Location: Land to the South of Bleadon Bridge, East of Bridgwater Road, Lympsham, Weston-super-mare, Somerset, BS24

Proposal: Erection of Livestock Building and Formation of Track and Hardstanding

Application Number: 37/24/00018

Parish/Town Council: North Petherton

Type: Full Planning Permission

Location: Land East of Spanish Hill, North Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7

Proposal: Erection of an agricultural building and formation of track and hardstanding.

Application Number: 37/24/00022

Parish/Town Council: North Petherton

Type: Full Planning Permission

Location: Land forward of, 52 and 54, Old Road, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6

Proposal: Creation of vehicle access and off-road parking to include demolition of boundary wall.

Application Number: 49/24/00005

Parish/Town Council: Weare

Type: Cert. of Lawfulness for Existing Use

Location: The Old Vicarage, Coombe Lane, Weare, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2LE

Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use of the existing annex at The Old Vicarage.

Application Number: 53/24/00004

Parish/Town Council: Westonzoyland

Type: Cert. of Lawfulness for Proposed Use/Dev

Location: 27 Grays Avenue, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0HP

Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed construction of a single-storey rear extension. Extension to measure 3 meters in depth from the rear elevation of the existing house. Extension to incorporate a lean-to roof and uses materials similar to those used on the existing dwelling.

Application Number: 54/24/00004

Parish/Town Council: Woolavington

Type: Full Planning Permission

Location: Plot B, Newhouse Farm, Reeds Drive, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7

Proposal: Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission Application No. 54/23/00005 (Erection of a self-build dwelling and detached double garage/workshop with new access, including the change of use of agricultural land to residential use.) to vary approved plans listed in schedule A.