SOMERSET LEVELLER: Public notices published in edition 183, October 1, 2025:

HIGHWAYS ACT 1980
The Somerset Council
L 22/8 in the Parish of Muchelney
Public Path Diversion Order, 2024
On 17 September 2025 Somerset Council certified the above order made under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980. The order came into full operation on that date.
The effect as certified is to divert the public footpath running from OS grid ref ST 42533 22955 (point B on order map H46-2024) in a generally south easterly and then easterly direction for approximately 178 metres along the bank of the river to the county road (point A on order map H46-2024) to a line running from OS grid ref ST 42533 22955 (point B on order map H46-2024) in a generally easterly direction for approximately 173 metres to OS grid ref ST 42707 22956 (point C on the order plan). The width is 2 metres. as shown on the order map H46-2024. A copy of the order and the order map may be seen free of charge by appointment (Tel: 01823 355 644) at Somerset Council, County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton, TA1 4DY from 9.00am until 3.00pm Monday to Friday.
Copies of the Order and plan may be obtained there free of charge or by contacting rightsofway@somerset.gov.uk.
1 October 2025
Mike, O’Dowd-Jones – Service Director – Infrastructure and Transport
County Hall, Taunton, TA1 4D

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TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 SECTION 257
SOMERSET COUNCIL
The Somerset Council
WS 18/46 in the Parish of Street
Public Path Diversion Order, 2025
The above order was made on 19 September 2025. The effect of the order, if confirmed, will be to divert the public footpath running from OS grid ref ST 48866, 35779 (point B on the order plan) and running in a generally south westerly direction for approximately 389 metres to OS Grid Ref ST 48519, 35608 (point A on the order plan) to a line running from OS grid reference ST 48870, 35793 (point D on the order plan) and runs in a
generally south westerly direction for approximately 395 metres to OS Grid Ref ST 48507, 35636 (point C on the order plan).
The widths are as follows:
Between points, Width
C-E
OS Grid Ref ST 48507, 35636- ST 48588, 35679, 3.7m
E-F
OS Grid Ref ST 48588, 35679 – ST 48602, 35686, 2m
F-G
OS Grid Ref ST 48602, 35686– ST 48778 35752, 2m
G-H
OS Grid Ref ST 48778 35752 – ST 48818, 35762, 3.5m
H-i
OS Grid Ref ST 48818, 35762- ST 48844, 35766, 2m
i-D
OS Grid Ref ST 48844, 35766 – ST 48870, 35793, 3.5m
As shown on the order map H22-2025.
A copy of the order and the order map may be seen free of charge by appointment (Tel: 01823 355 644) at Somerset Council, County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton, TA1 4DY from 9.00am until 3.00pm Monday to Friday. Copies of the Order and plan may be obtained there free of charge or by contacting rightsofway@somerset.gov.uk.
Any representation about or objection to the Order may be sent or delivered in writing addressed to Rights of Way, Somerset Council, County Hall, Taunton, TA1 4DY, or by email to rightsofway@somerset.gov.uk, to be received not later than 30 October 2025.
Please state the grounds on which it is made. If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, Somerset Council may itself confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment for confirmation any representations or objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order. At this stage they will be made available for public inspection. Prior to submission to the Secretary of State, representations and objections will only be disclosed anonymously (i.e. with personal data redacted).
1 October 2025
Mike, O’Dowd-Jones Service Director Infrastructure and Transport

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HIGHWAYS ACT 1980
The Somerset Council
(Footpaths WS18/24 (part) and WS18/22 (part) in the Parish of Street)
Public Path Diversion Order, 2025
The above order made on 29 August 2025 under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 will divert: Part of public footpath WS 18/24 starting from OS Grid Reference ST 48913 35935 (point C on the order plan) and running south east for approximately 97 metres (point M) then approximately north east for 11 metres to OS Grid Ref ST 49014 35918 (point D on the order plan). Part of public footpath WS 18/22 starting from OS Grid Reference ST 48911 35942 (point A on the order plan) and running in a generally north easterly and then south easterly direction for approximately 157 metres to OS Grid Ref ST 49050 35922 (point B on the order plan). To a route which starts from: OS Grid Reference ST 48911 35942 (point A on the order plan) and runs in a generally east south easterly direction for approximately 97 metres to point N at OS Grid Reference ST 49004 35925 and then in a generally south easterly direction for approximately 13 metres to OS Grid Ref ST 49014 35918 (point D on the order plan). The width will be 2 metres. OS grid ref ST 49031 35900 (point E) and runs north east for approximately 31 metres to OS grid ref ST 49050 35922 (point B on the order plan). The width will be 2 metres. A copy of the order and the order map may be seen free of charge by appointment (Tel: 01823 355 644) at Somerset Council, County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton, TA1 4DY from 9.00am until 3.00pm Monday to Friday. Copies of the Order and plan may be obtained there free of charge or by contacting rightsofway@somerset.gov.uk. Any representation about or objection to the Order may be sent or delivered in writing addressed to Rights of Way, Somerset Council, County Hall, Taunton, TA1 4DY, or by email to rightsofway@somerset.gov.uk, to be received not later than 29 October 2025. Please state the grounds on which it is made. If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Somerset County Council may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is submitted to the Secretary of State for confirmation any representations or objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order. At this stage they will be made available for public inspection. Prior to submission to the Secretary of State, representations and objections will only be disclosed anonymously (i.e. with personal data redacted).
Dated 1 October 2025
Mike, O’Dowd-Jones, Service Director Infrastructure and Transport, County Hall, Taunton, TA1 4DY

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HIGHWAYS ACT 1980
The Somerset Council
Footpath WN 27/27 in the parish of Sparkford
Public Path Diversion Order, 2025
The above order, made on 29 August 2025 under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980, will divert the public footpath running from OS Grid ref ST 61594 25768 (point B on the order plan) and running in a generally north westerly direction for 243 metres to OS grid ref ST 61367, 25849 (point E on the order plan), then running north, parallel to a track, for 141 metres to OS Grid Ref ST 61350 25989 (point A on the order plan) to a line running from OS grid reference 61370 25777 (point D on the order plan) and runs in a generally northerly direction, along a track, for approximately 218 metres to OS grid ref ST 61343, 25992 (point C on the order plan). The width will be 2 metres as shown on the order map H31-2024. A copy of the order and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge by appointment (Tel: 01823 355 644) at Somerset County Council, County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton, TA1 4DY from 9.00am until 3.00pm Monday to Friday. Copies of the Order and plan may be obtained there free of charge or by contacting rightsofway@somerset.gov.uk. Compensation for depreciation or damage for disturbance arising as a result of the coming into force of the order is payable under section 28 (as applied by section 121(2)) of the Highways Act 1980 (as amended by the Transport and Works Act 1992) which is copied with this notice. Any representation about or objection to the Orders may be sent in writing to Rights of Way, Somerset Council, County Hall, Taunton, TA1 4DY, or by email to rightsofway@somerset.gov.uk, to be received not later than 29 October 2025. Please state the grounds on which it is made. If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, Somerset Council may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order. At this stage they will be made available for public inspection. Prior to submission to the Secretary of State, representations and objections will only be disclosed anonymously (i.e. with personal data redacted).
Dated 1 October 2025
Mike O’Dowd-Jones (He/Him), Service Director Infrastructure and Transport

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HIGHWAYS ACT 1980
The Somerset Council
Footpath WN 27/30 in the parish of Sparkford
Public Path Diversion Order, 2025
The above order, made on 29 August 2025 under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980, will divert the public footpath running from That part of public footpath WN 27/30 starting from OS Grid Ref ST 61959 25838 (point B on the order plan) and running in a generally north westerly direction for approximately 184 metres to OS grid ref ST 61831 25971 (point A on the order plan) to a line running from OS Grid Ref ST 61959 25838 (point B on the order plan) and runs in a generally north north-westerly direction for 159 metres to OS grid ref ST 61900 25986 (point C on the order plan). The width is two metres. A copy of the order and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge by appointment (Tel: 01823 355 644) at Somerset County Council, County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton, TA1 4DY from 9.00am until 3.00pm Monday to Friday. Copies of the Order and plan may be obtained there free of charge or by contacting rightsofway@somerset.gov.uk. Compensation for depreciation or damage for disturbance arising as a result of the coming into force of the order is payable under section 28 (as applied by section 121(2)) of the Highways Act 1980 (as amended by the Transport and Works Act 1992) which is copied with this notice. Any representation about or objection to the Orders may be sent in writing to Rights of Way, Somerset Council, County Hall, Taunton, TA1 4DY, or by email to rightsofway@somerset.gov.uk, to be received not later than 29 October 2025. Please state the grounds on which it is made.If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, Somerset Council may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order. At this stage they will be made available for public inspection. Prior to submission to the Secretary of State, representations and objections will only be disclosed anonymously (i.e. with personal data redacted).
Dated 1 October 2025
Mike O’Dowd-Jones
(He/Him)
Service Director Infrastructure and Transport

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Somerset Council
Parish of Frome
Temporary Closure of The Mount
Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, propose to make an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along: The Mount – from 53 metres south of the junction with Feltham Lane, southwards for a total distance of 557 metres. This Order will enable Tithegrove Ltd to carry out drainage and street lighting works on behalf of David Wilson Homes. The Order becomes effective on 15th October 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months.
The works are expected to commence on 20th October 2025 and last until 28th November 2025 between the hours of 00:00 – 23:59 for a total of 40 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB144643404 for further information on the alternative route.
For information about the works being carried out please contact Tithegrove Ltd on telephone number 0755 779 1522 quoting reference number ttro162532E.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 1st October 2025
Statement of Reasons for making the Order
a) because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road; or
b) because of the likelihood of danger to the public, or of serious damage to the road, which is not attributable to such works.

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Somerset Council
Parish of Hatch Beauchamp
Temporary Closure of Oldway Lane
Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, propose to make an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along: Oldway Lane – from the junction with Village Road, north-eastwards for a total distance of 76 metres.This Order will enable Amco Griffen to carry out de-vegetation and maintenance works. The Order becomes effective on 15th October 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 20th October 2025 and last until 22nd October 2025 between the hours of 00:00 – 23:59 for a total of 3 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB144686918 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact GTM on telephone number 0178 723 7509 quoting reference number ttro474702W(TD).
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 1st October 2025
Statement of Reasons for making the Order
a) because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road; or
b) because of the likelihood of danger to the public, or of serious damage to the road,
which is not attributable to such works.

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Somerset Council
Parish of Street
Temporary Closure of Farm Lane
Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, propose to make an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along Farm Lane – from outside property number 79 Grange Avenue, eastwards for a total distance of 24 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out underground structural works. The Order becomes effective on 15th October 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 20th October 2025 and last until 21st October 2025 between the hours of 09:30 – 15:30 for a total of 2 days. There is no alternative route for this closure. The works promoter will contact residents and businesses directly to discuss access arrangements. Visit https://one.network/?tm=GB144654045 for further information. For information about the works being carried out please contact Sunbelt Rentals on telephone number 0370 050 0792 quoting reference number ttro710902E.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 1st October 2025
Statement of Reasons for making the Order
a) because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road; or
b) because of the likelihood of danger to the public, or of serious damage to the road, which is not attributable to such works.

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Somerset Council
Parish of Ash
Temporary Closure of Main Street, Martock Lane, Ash Lane and Foldhill Lane
Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, propose to make an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along Main Street (25th October 2025 – 29th October 2025) – from the junction with Witcombe Lane, south-eastwards for a distance of 68 metres; Martock Lane (25th October 2025 – 29th October and 12th November 2025 – 20th February 2026) – from the junction with Main Street, southwards for a distance of 477 metres; Ash Lane (12th November 2025 – 20th February 2026) – from the junction with Foldhill Lane, northwards for a distance of 670 metres; and Foldhill Lane (13th February 2026 – 20th February 2026) – from 150 metres north-east of the junction with Railway Cuttings Close, eastwards for 22 metres. A total distance of 1,237 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to carry out phased installation works for a new main and associated apparatus. The Order becomes effective on 15th October 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 25th October 2025 and last until 20th February 2026 between the hours of 00:00 – 23:59 for a total of 106 days. Visit https://one.network/?tm=GB145673747 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out contact Wessex Water on 0345 600 4600 quoting ttro846648S.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 1st October 2025
Statement of Reasons for making the Order
a) because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road; or
b) because of the likelihood of danger to the public, or of serious damage to the road, which is not attributable to such works

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Somerset Council
Parish of Taunton
Temporary Closure of Broadlands Road
Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, propose to make an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along: Broadlands Road – from the junction with Trull Road to the junction with Middleway. A total distance of 172 metres. This Order will enable BRM Utility Services Ltd to repair Frame and Cover on behalf of Vodafone. The Order becomes effective on 15th October 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 21st October 2025 and last until 21st October 2025 between the hours of 07:00 – 19:00 for a total of 12 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB144767647 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact BRM Utility Services Ltd on telephone number 0771 355 7683 quoting reference number ttro961110W(TD).
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 1st October 2025
Statement of Reasons for making the Order
a) because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road; or
b) because of the likelihood of danger to the public, or of serious damage to the road, which is not attributable to such works.

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SOMERSET COUNCIL
TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990, TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE) ORDER 2015, PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS & CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990
Notice is hereby given that the following applications have been received by Somerset Council & any person who wishes to make representations should do so in writing within 21 days of the date of this notice quoting the application number. Representations should be made online or posted to Planning – East Team, Somerset Council, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5BT. Responses received will be made available for public inspection. Applications can be viewed on https://publicaccess.mendip.gov.uk/online-applications/.
App No: 2025/1634/FUL Address: Land At 363383 149282 Bays Ln Oakhill Shepton Mallet by: Mr E Light, Morris & Perry Ltd. for: Proposed Solar PV Installation with associated works to include cable route & vehicular access to provide renewable electricity to Gurney Slade Quarry.
Planning East Team Dated: 01/10/25

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Somerset Council – Planning North Team
Town & Country Planning Act 1990
Town & Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2015
Planning (Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Act 1990
Notice is hereby given that the following applications have been received: Application No. 50/25/00055: Chestnut Farm, Mudgley Hill, Wedmore, BS28 4TZ. Erection of a 73.15m x 33.53m agricultural building to house livestock. This proposal is a major development, may affect the setting of a public right of way & may affect the setting of a listed building. Application No. 50/25/00056: Chestnut Farm, Mudgley Hill, Wedmore, BS28 4TZ. The erection of a 73.15m x 15.00m slurry store with a 7.32m x 21.40m access ramp. This proposal is a major development, may affect the setting of a public right of way & may affect the setting of a listed building. Application No. 08/25/00170: Former Cash Office, The Town Hall, 36-44 High Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3BL. Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 08/23/00381 (Internal alterations to the town hall & erection of extension to adjacent building on site of existing (to be demolished).) to amend the approved plans listed in schedule A, & discharge of Condition 3. This site lies within a Conservation Area & the application affects a listed building.
Comments welcome by 22/10/2025.
Applications can be viewed online https://sdc.somerset.gov.uk/planning_online, or at Council Offices & libraries. Any comments must be submitted in writing either online, by email PlanningCommentsNorth@Somerset.gov.uk or posted to Planning – North Team, Somerset Council, Bridgwater House, King Square, Bridgwater, TA6 3AR (quote the application no). Please include your name & postal address so your comments can be recorded. Responses will be made available for public inspection. We aim to comply with current Data Protection legislation; please refer to our Privacy Notice at https://www.somerset.gov.uk/planning-privacy-notice.
Dawn de Vries, Service Manager – Planning North Team. Dated: 01/10/2025

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Somerset Council
Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2015, Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
The following applications have been submitted to the Council.
Anyone wishing to make representations about an application should do so within 21 days of the date of this notice via our website www.somerset.gov.uk/planning-buildings-and-land/ where the applications can also be viewed. If you are unable to use our online services, please contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 2224 who will be able to support you in accessing these services. Any representations received will be made available for public view.
Castle Cary 25/02302/HOU London House Bailey Hill BA7 7AD Erection of single storey, flat roofed, timber framed & timber clad rear extension to replace an existing toilet with a new kitchen and living space. The extension will have a new door and new window along with 2 rooflights and a green flat roof.
Castle Cary 25/02156/HOU Victoria Cottage 8 Priorygate Court BA7 7HT Proposed removal of existing white uPVC conservatory. Single storey extension of existing conservatory footprint and new aluminium glazing, part glazed roof and flat roof with lanterns.
Castle Cary 25/02287/LBC & 25/02286/HOU Maxdene House South Street BA7 7ES Demolition of an existing single storey rear conservatory and replacement with new garden room extension.
Combe St Nicholas 25/02231/HOU Pudleigh Mill Fish Farm Pudleigh Lane Wadeford Chard TA20 3BL The Installation of External Wall insulation, changes to window openings, removal of the chimney stack, minor adjustments to the roof and the conversion of the existing garage into a new living space.
Somerton 25/02334/HOU Old Millands House Lower Somerton TA11 7AF Extension and alteration to existing dwelling – includes reconstruction of existing single storey range to north to provide utility/bootroom, replacement of single storey garden room extension with two storey extension to provide drawing room and study, and replacement of two storey flat roofed extension and garage with two storey extension to provide entrance hall, stairwell and master bathroom.
South Petherton 25/02360/LBC Compton Farmhouse Compton Durville TA13 5ET Rebuilding chimney, two replacement windows, replacement ham stone ridge tiles.
Whitestaunton 25/02330/FUL Higher Beetham Farm Land Os 4807 And 4500 Higher Beetham TA20 3PY Erection of a rural workers dwelling.
Wincanton 25/02223/S19 White Horse Hotel 4 High Street BA9 9JP S19 application to discharge condition 12(front elevation decoration) and vary condition 2(approved plans) for removal of approved external stair and change in layout to allow the bats to access the entire loft space at the rear of the property in response to comply with the bat license, in relation to approval 20/03223/LBC for Renovation and conversion of the disused former hotel into residential units and street-fronting commercial unit.
Wincanton 25/02168/S73A White Horse Hotel 4 High Street BA9 9JP S73A application to discharge condition 21(front elevation decoration) and to vary condition 2(approved plans) for removal of approved external stair and change in layout to allow the bats to access the entire loft space at the rear of the property in response to comply with the bat license , in relation to approval 20/03222/FUL for Renovation and conversion of the disused former hotel into residential units and street-fronting commercial unit.
Yeovil 25/02320/HOU 37A Preston Road BA21 3AE Demolition of an existing single garage and the construction of a tandem double garage as separate garden room.

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Somerset Council
Town & Country Planning Act 1990
Town & Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2015 Planning (Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Act 1990
Notice is hereby given that the following applications have been received:
Major Development
Application:38/25/0319
Approval of reserved matters following Outline Application 38/23/0347 for the appearance,
landscaping, scale and layout for the erection of 239 No. dwellings with associated drainage and
infrastructure at Phase 1B, Staplegrove (West), Taunton
Affecting a Listed Building
Application: 3/05/25/008
Erection of portico to replace existing porch on front elevation and erection of glass roofed veranda to east elevation at Que House, Church Lane, Carhampton, Minehead, TA24 6NT
The applications can be viewed online www.somerset.gov.uk/planning-west or at Council Offices & libraries. Comments must be submitted in writing either online, by email planningwest@somerset.gov.uk or posted to Somerset Planning West, County Hall, Taunton TA1 4DY within 21 days (quote the application number). Please include your name, postal & email address for your comments to be recorded. Responses will be made available for public inspection. We aim to comply with current Data Protection legislation; please refer to our Privacy Notice at https://www.somerset.gov.uk/planning-privacy-notice.
Date Published : 02/10/2025

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Somerset Council
Kings Drive, Bridgwater in the Parish of Bridgwater Without
(Temporary One-Way) Order 2025
Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, intends to make an Order, the effect of which will be to introduce the following temporary one-way as specified in the Schedule below.
This Order will come into operation on the 15th day of October 2025 and will remain in force for eighteen months.
The Works are expected to commence on the 20th day of October 2025 until the 4th day of December 2025 (between 0730 hours and 1700 hours) to enable CJL Construction Limited working on behalf of Bloor Homes South West to carry out works to install a new foul water pumping main. The restriction will only apply when indicated by traffic signs.
A copy of the draft Traffic Regulation Order and the associated plans can be examined at www.somerset.gov.uk/TRO. Please visit www.one.network for further information on the alternative route.
For information about the works being carried out please contact CJL Construction Limited, by telephone on 07900 214036.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive. Dated: 1st October 2025
Schedule
Temporary One-Way
Kings Drive, Bridgwater (northerly direction) – From its junction with the A39 Bath Road in a northerly direction to its junction with Kings Drive (access road to Willowdown Primary School)
Statement of reasons for making the Order
a) because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road
b) because of the likelihood of danger to the public, or of serious damage to the road, which is not attributable to such works.

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SOMERSET COUNCIL
(LUFTON LANE, YEOVIL) (PARISH OF BRYMPTON)
(PROHIBITION OF MOTOR VEHICLES) ORDER 2025
Notice is hereby given that on Friday the 26th day of September 2025 Somerset Council made the above order in pursuance of the provisions of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as previously advertised on the 14th day of August 2025 in the Western Gazette to introduce prohibition of motor vehicles on the length of road as specified in the Schedule to this Order.
The Order comes into effect on the 1st day of October 2025.
A copy of the Order may be inspected online at www.somerset.gov.uk/TRO.
If any person wishes to question the validity of the order or of any of its provisions on the grounds that it or they are not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (the Act), or that any requirement of the Act or of any instrument made under the Act has not been complied with, that person may, within 6 weeks from the date on which the order is made, apply for the purpose to the High Court.
General enquiries relating to this Order may be made in writing, quoting reference number KT07072025 to Somerset Council, Traffic Management, B2 West, County Hall, Taunton TA1 4DY or by email to troinbox@somerset.gov.uk
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive. Dated: 1st October 2025

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SOMERSET COUNCIL
BIRCHFIELD SCHOOL ROAD, YEOVIL
(BIRCHFIELD COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL)
(SCHOOL STREET – PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE ZONE)
(PROHIBITION OF MOTOR VEHICLES) EXPERIMENTAL ORDER 2025
NOTICE is hereby given that on the 26th day of September 2025 Somerset Council made an Experimental Order in exercise of its powers under Sections 1, 2, 4, 9 and 10, and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and of all other enabling powers and after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police in accordance with Part III of Schedule 9 to the Act.
The effect of this Order is to prohibit the driving of motor vehicles on Birchfield School Road, Yeovil as shown in the Schedule below.
The Order shall come into force on the 6th day of October 2025 and the restrictions will only come into effect between the hours of 08:30 and 09:10 and 14:45 and 15:30 during school term times only and will remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months.
Where may I see more information?
Full details of the scheme are contained in the experimental order. If you would like to see a copy of the experimental order, a map and a copy of the Council’s Statement of Reasons for making the order, you may do so by viewing on the Somerset Council website: www.somerset.gov.uk/TRO. If you are unable to access, please contact 0300 123 2224.
What if I want to send a letter about the scheme?
Any person may object to the indefinite continuation of the experimental order within six months of the experimental order coming into operation.
If you would like to send us a letter about the scheme, please check that you:
1. Include reasons for any comments you make regarding any decision to make an Order for the indefinite continuation of this scheme. Comments in support of the scheme are also invited.
2. Send all comments in writing to Somerset Council, Traffic Management, County Hall, Taunton, TA1 4DY or by email to TROinbox@somerset.gov.uk.
3. Quote reference KT17092025.
4. Send your letter by the 6th April 2026.
Please note that all representations received may be made available for public inspection and could be included in a report that may be published on the Somerset Council website, unless the individuals concerned state, in writing, their objection to their names and address being made so available or being included in the publication.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive. Dated: 1st October 2025

SCHEDULE
Birchfield Community Primary School
Prohibition of Motor Vehicles
Monday – Friday (During School Term Time Only)
Between the hours of 08.30 and 09.10 and between the hours of 14.45 and 15.30
Birchfield School Road, Yeovil – For its entire length
STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR PROPOSING TO MAKE THE ORDER
Purpose of closure
The School Street closure is part of a project delivered by Somerset Council and Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP) with Birchfield Community Primary School. The purpose of the closure is to address road safety issues in the area around the school and encourage an increase in active travel for the school commute.
Justification
The Children and families of Birchfield Community Primary School are faced with traffic problems leading to their school daily. A School Street scheme would create a safer environment for children attending school, reduce the levels of disgruntled residents having their driveways blocked and make a more pleasant and welcoming environment for active travel.

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