Decisions — Somerset

Recent Decisions that have been made or are past their expected date. Some may show 'Awaiting outcome' if the result hasn't been published yet.
Upcoming Decisions that haven't been made yet. These are published in advance by the council, often as part of a forward plan. Key decisions must be published at least 28 days before they are taken.
In call-in window Decisions that have been made but can still be 'called in' — referred back for scrutiny by councillors. Most executive decisions have a call-in period (usually 5 working days) during which they cannot be implemented.

All types Cabinet Officer Committee Other

Decision	Decision maker	Date	Status
Planning Application 2023/1226/FUL Land at Manor Farm, Church Street, Wanstrow, Shepton Mallet, Somerset	Planning Committee - East Committee	5 Dec 2023	Approved
Feedback from Homefinder Somerset Presentation	Local Community Network - Minehead and Watchet Other	5 Dec 2023	Approved
Award of a contract for highway lighting and other electrical assets Key	Executive Other	6 Dec 2023	Awaiting outcome
Counter Fraud Annual Report 2025-26 Key	Audit Committee Committee	6 Dec 2023	Awaiting outcome
2024/25 General Fund Revenue Budget & Capital Programme update	Executive Other	6 Dec 2023	Awaiting outcome
Further Deployment of High Needs Provision Capital Allocation Key	Service Director of Education, Interim Chief Finance Officer (S151 Officer) Officer	6 Dec 2023	Approved
Corporate Performance Management Report Q2 2023/2024	Executive Other	6 Dec 2023	Awaiting outcome
Enforcement Policy for Electrical Safety Regulations Key	Lead Member for Communities, Housing Revenue Account, Culture, and Equalities and Diversity Other	6 Dec 2023	Awaiting outcome
2023/24 Housing Revenue Account Capital and Revenue Budget Monitoring Report Q2	Executive Other	6 Dec 2023	Awaiting outcome
Proposed withdrawal and dissolution of the Heart of the South West Joint Committee	Executive Other	6 Dec 2023	Awaiting outcome
Somerset Council Climate Vision and Carbon Baseline Key	Executive Other	6 Dec 2023	Awaiting outcome
External Audit Progress Report and Sector Update Key	Audit Committee Committee	6 Dec 2023	Awaiting outcome
Strategic Risks and High Scoring Tactical and Operational Risks Q4 Update 2025-26 Key	Audit Committee Committee	6 Dec 2023	Awaiting outcome
Review of Education Travel Policy	Lead Member for Children, Families and Education Other	7 Dec 2023	Awaiting outcome
Progress against the Recommendations of the Auditor’s Annual Report 2024-25 (March 2026 Update) Key	Audit Committee Committee	7 Dec 2023	Awaiting outcome
Somerset Council External Audit Plan 2025-26 Key	Audit Committee Committee	7 Dec 2023	Awaiting outcome
Minutes of Previous Meeting	Scrutiny Committee - Adults and Health Committee	7 Dec 2023	Awaiting outcome
Children's Social Care allowances, fees, and charges for 2023/24	Lead Member for Children, Families and Education Other	12 Dec 2023	Approved
Planning Application 13/23/00015 Land At, Cannington Bypass Roundabout West, Cannington, Bridgwater	Planning Committee - North Committee	12 Dec 2023	Approved
Planning Application 24/23/00017 25 Red House Road, East Brent, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4RX	Planning Committee - North Committee	12 Dec 2023	Approved
Planning Application 54/23/00002 Land At, Green Paddock, Cossington Lane, Cossington, Bridgwater, Somerset	Planning Committee - North Committee	12 Dec 2023	Approved
Planning Application 31/20/00002 The Stables, Bridgwater Road, Lympsham, Weston-super-mare, Somerset, BS24	Planning Committee - North Committee	12 Dec 2023	Approved
Planning Application 13/23/00014 Land At, Cannington Bypass Roundabout East, Cannington, Bridgwater	Planning Committee - North Committee	12 Dec 2023	Approved
Major Planning Application 44/23/00016 Land On North Side Of Lippiatt Lane, Lippiatt Lane, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset	Planning Committee - North Committee	12 Dec 2023	Approved
Creation of new Academies in Somerset: Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School, St Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School, St Louis Catholic Primary School, St Nicholas C of E Primary School Key	Lead Member for Children, Families and Education, Service Director of Strategic Asset Management Officer	12 Dec 2023	Approved