A farm in Baltonsborough has been told by Mendip District Council that it can construct a new silage area.

A planning application for prior notification of agricultural development, for excavation works and construction of a silage clamp area for the storage of winter forage for the dairy herd at Briars Farm, Back Lane, Baltonsborough, was submitted by George Winstone.

The application said that the farm's existing storage needs updating and is inadequate, with the council agreeing that it could proceed with the works as it would not require prior planning approval.

One planning application in the Glastonbury area has been submitted to Mendip District Council this week:

Proposed works to trees in a conservation area at Glastonbury Health And Dental Clinic, 1 Wells Road, Glastonbury, have been applied for by Mrs Tracey Holle.

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

Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 6 (External Joinery), 7 (Cladding), 10 (Landscaping), 11 (Storage of Refuse and recycling) and 12 (Boundary Treatment) on planning consent 2016/2958/FUL at The Queen's Head, 84 High Street, Glastonbury, by David Foley has been withdrawn.

Proposed works to tree/s in a Conservation Area: T1 (horse chestnut) - crown reduction at Butleigh Primary School, High Street, Butleigh, by Miss Helen Caines have been approved.

Proposed works to tree/s in a Conservation Area: T1 (plum/cherry) - fell at 2 - 4 High Street, Glastonbury, by Mike Jones have been approved.