A NEW slurry store could be built in a village near Bridgwater as plans have been submitted to Somerset Council.

Finefarm Ltd has applied to construct an earth bank slurry store and associated landscaping at Manor Farm in the village of Otterhampton.

The proposed store, spanning 100 metres by 45 metres, will allow for the farm to increase its current winter slurry storage capacity to seven months' worth, according to the planning application.

"Increasing the farms winter storage capacity will allow better nutrient management, further reduce soil damage and pollution risks from winter spreading, and meet the waste storage requirements relating to both current and emerging regulations," the applicant explained.

The proposed new store will be situated next to, and gravity-fed from an existing store, which until now has been relied on as the farm's primary storage facility.

For more information on the plans, search reference number 39/24/00005 on Somerset Council's online planning portal.

Public consultation on the plans is open, and comments are welcomed until Friday, July 5 - a decision could be made from the following day.

Sedgemoor planning round-up

The following planning applications were received by Somerset Council between May 31 and June 7.

For more details, and to comment on applications, visit www.somerset.gov.uk/planning-buildings-and-land.

01/24/00014: Erection of detached double garage and home office on site of existing (to be demolished), construction of new access and alterations to driveway, with closure of existing access with post and rail fence to match existing. Landore, 22 Berhill, Ashcott, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9QN

08/24/00032: Installation of new and alterations to existing fenestrations. 87A Victoria Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7AD

08/24/00069: Installation of a louvered grille to rear elevation and advertisement consent for new signage. Unit 2, Northgate Yard, Mount Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3FQ

08/24/00070: Installation of 2no. internally illuminated built-up signs and branded canvas awning, 2no. internally illuminated projecting signs. Unit 2, Northgate Yard, Mount Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3FQ

08/24/00071: Variation of Condition 14 of Planning Permission Application No. 08/19/00104 (Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 08/17/00259 (Erection of 37no. dwellings and creation of amenity provision, car parking and associated highway works including a new link to Tynte Road) to amend the approved plans to allow for repositioning of plots and adjustments to rear garden arrangements due to Highways road and pedestrian access constraints.) to amend the approved Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan. Land To The East Of, Sedgemoor Site Bridgwater College Academy, Parkway, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6

08/24/00087: Erection of single storey rear North extension. 11 Wye Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5DG

08/24/00088: Erection of 2no dwellings. 17 Liberty Place, Bridgwater, TA6 5JF

11/24/00043: Crown lift 1No. Oak (T1) (TPO Ref T1) to 4m above ground level, remove deadwood and reduce spread by 1m overhanging neighbouring property to maintain shape. 115 Stoddens Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2DD

27/24/00004: Change of use of agricultural land to domestic garden and construction of tennis court and associated works; installation of solar panels to existing barn. Tirelands Farm, Enmore Road, Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DR

27/24/00005: Installation of solar panels to roof of existing barn. Tirelands Farm, Enmore Road, Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DR

37/24/00049: Erection of a single-storey extension to North East elevation, removal of modern timber frame doors and interior remodelling to form WC. Woolmersdon House, Woolmersdon Road, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA5 2BP

37/24/00050: Erection of a single-storey extension to North East elevation, removal of modern timber frame doors and interior remodelling to form WC. Woolmersdon House, Woolmersdon Road, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA5 2BP

39/24/00005: The construction of an earth bank slurry store (100m x 45m) and associated landscaping. Manor Farm, Church Lane, Otterhampton, Bridgwater, TA5 2PT

42/24/00012: Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed removal of conservatory, construction of a single storey flat roof extension to match original finish. 14 Court Grove, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8DB

46/24/00006: Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed formation of a new access track for agricultural use. Dairy House Farm, Sutton Mallet, Bridgwater, TA7 9AT

49/24/00010: Outline planning permission with all matters reserved for the erection of a single dwelling and formation of access within subdivision of garden. Box Tree Cottage, Sparrow Hill Way, Weare, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2LA

50/24/00039: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed alteration of a private way for agricultural use. Land At, Elm Tree Farm, Westham, Wedmore

11/24/00041: Conversion of outbuilding and change of use to commercial premises. 38 North Avenue, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3EW

22/24/00005: Fell 1No. Ash (T1) (TPO Ref A1) and 3No. Ash (Group 2) (TPO Ref A1) located within 1m of disused railway structure. Trees on Land Adjacent to, Bell Lane, Cossington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7

36/23/00017: Change of use of shop to ancillary accommodation including internal renovations. The Courtyard Shop, Castle Street, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1LW

36/23/00023: Change of use of shop to ancillary accommodation including internal renovations. The Courtyard Shop, Castle Street, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1LW

37/23/00128: Retrospective application for the siting of 2 Portakabin buildings, being used as office space for admin staff for a period of 260 weeks. Mill Street Surgery, Mill Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LX

37/24/00051: Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed erection of an extension to an agricultural building. Land To The North Of, Clavelshay Road, North Petherton, Bridgwater

50/23/00121: Conversion of barn, stables & outbuildings into 1No. dwelling. Stable Cottage, Wells Road, Panborough, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1PN