Alison Blom-Cooper
Council: Somerset
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
44 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Planning Committee - West - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 2.00 pm
Bus Advisory Board - Tuesday, 28th April, 2026 10.00 am
Planning Committee - West - Tuesday, 28th April, 2026 2.00 pm
Planning and Transport Policy Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 8th April, 2026 2.00 pm
Planning Committee - West - Tuesday, 24th March, 2026 2.00 pm
Decisions from Meetings
83 decisions · Page 5 of 17
Technical Guidance for General Practice Contributions
From: Planning and Transport Policy Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 10, 2025
... to endorse and publish the technical note Health Contributions for GP provision
as guidance for developers regarding financial contributions for housing proposals in Somerset, with future updates reported to the Head of Planning and the Lead Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets.
Recommendations Approved
Planning Application 42/24/0033/NMA - Orchard Grove, Land at Comeytrowe/Trull, Taunton
From: Planning Committee - West - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 25, 2025
...the proposed amendment received on 13 November 2024 to planning application 42/23/0016 was confirmed as non-material under Section 96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, allowing for alterations to common infrastructure phase II at Orchard Grove.
Recommendations Approved
Planning Application 14/21/0047 - Land East Of The A38, South Of Walford Cross, Monkton Heathfield
From: Planning Committee - West - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 25, 2025
...officers will continue collaborating with the applicant to prepare for a committee meeting in Spring 2026 regarding planning application 14/21/0047 for land east of the A38, south of Walford Cross, Monkton Heathfield.
Recommendations Approved
Appeal Decisions
From: Planning Committee - West - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 25, 2025
...the committee noted appeal decision updates and approved the recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
Local Plan - 6 monthly update report
From: Planning and Transport Policy Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 08, 2025
...to note the 6-monthly update report on the progress of the Somerset Local Plan, including key milestones, evidence base gathering, consultation and engagement activities, and the Call for Sites process.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 44
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 83