Councillor Simon Coles

Liberal Democrat

Council: Somerset

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee - West (Chair) Local Community Network - Taunton Strategic Planning Committee (Committee Member) Audit Committee (Committee Member) Full Council (Committee Member) Scrutiny Committee - Communities (Committee Member) Licensing Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Pension Fund Committee (Chair) Licensing and Regulatory Committee Human Resources Committee Planning and Transport Policy Sub-Committee Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources (Substitute) Scrutiny Committee - Climate and Place Scrutiny Committee - Adults and Health Regulatory Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Constitution and Governance Committee Executive

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended ^{Note this may include planned future meetings.}

107 meetings · Page 4 of 22

Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 1.00 pm

108 attendees, 29 documents, 1 media files

September 25, 2025

Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources Substitute

Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 10.00 am

16 attendees, 33 documents, 0 media files

September 24, 2025

Licensing Sub-Committee Committee Member

Licensing Sub Committee (South) The Prickly Pear, Bruton., Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 2.00 pm

19 attendees, 13 documents, 1 media files

September 23, 2025

Strategic Planning Committee Committee Member

Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm

14 attendees, 13 documents, 1 media files

September 18, 2025

Scrutiny Committee - Communities Committee Member

Scrutiny Committee - Communities - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 10.00 am

13 attendees, 9 documents, 0 media files

September 17, 2025

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Decisions from Meetings

197 decisions · Page 1 of 40

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