From poolside makeovers to sustainable upgrades, planning applications across Street, Glastonbury, Wells, and Shepton Mallet are making headlines this week. Among the highlights, Hill House in Street has applied for a major refurbishment, including a new pool house extension, while plans in Glastonbury propose replacing a garage with a new home on The Roman Way. Here's the latest on what's in the pipeline across Somerset.

Shepton Mallet

• A fresh UPVC window is lined up for 27 Society Road. (Ref: 2024/1875/HSE)
• A twist on past plans for three homes on Bowlish Lane: swapping stonework for render and tweaking drawings. (Ref: 2024/1849/VRC)

Street

• Hill House on Slugg Hill is in for a big facelift. There's a new pool house on the cards, with the current pool set for relocation. (Ref: 2024/1919/HSE)
• At 42 Hempitts Road, a second-storey extension over the garage and a rear extension are proposed, adding space to the family setup. (Ref: 2024/1886/HSE)
• Another planning tweak on Bowlish Lane, Shepton Mallet, with a focus on window adjustments. (Ref: 2024/1848/VRC)

Glastonbury

• Plans are in to replace a domestic garage with a brand-new dwelling at The Roman Way. Expect vehicle parking in the works, too. (Ref: 2024/1923/FUL)

Wells

• Alfred Street could see a major revamp with two-storey and single-storey extensions in the pipeline. (Ref: 2024/1911/HSE)
• A rear lean-to on Wookey Hole Road is set for a refurb. (Ref: 2024/1900/HSE)
• Lidl's store on Strawberry Way South moves closer to reality with green lights on acoustic fences, lighting plans, and noise management. Plus, bike and motorbike parking details are firmed up. (Ref: 2024/1882/APP)
• Over in Wookey, The Old Coach House is set for a sustainable switch with a new heat pump installation. (Ref: 2024/1379/HSE)