Planning update – Butcher’s Hill developments

Following the Parish Council Planning meeting on 15 February 2021, the Council would like to share the briefing documents and responses submitted to South Somerset District Council in objection to the applications for the Glendale and Land North of Ganges Close developments. The Council has also submitted a response to Planning Enforcement with regards to … Read more

Planning update – Save our Crown

At the last Parish Council meeting, the planning application 20/02475/COU for the change of use of The Crown Inn, Fivehead, was reviewed.  The Parish Council is strongly opposed to this application, on the grounds that this is the village’s only remaining public house, which lies at the heart of the community, and, in ‘normal times’, … Read more

Planning application – Ganges House

Planning applications will normally be included on the agenda for the monthly Parish Council meeting or, exceptionally, at a separate Planning meeting if timescales or the level of Public interest require it. All these meetings are open to the Public. Meetings are currently being held online using Zoom. Details of new and amended planning applications … Read more

Planning consultation by developer

Message from Fivehead Parish Council: At the Parish Council meeting on 6 July 2020, Members noted that the developer of the proposed development to the North of Ganges Close intends to consult with the local community prior to submission of a planning application. He has stated that comments received will be considered in the preparation of the application. He … Read more

Message from Parish Council on Planning Applications during the Covid-19 Pandemic

New and amended planning applications continue to be received from, and processed by, South Somerset District Council (SSDC). All details are available via the links on the new Planning Applications page on this website under the Parish Council menu tab. This page also explains how the Parish Council will operate during the restrictions and how you … Read more