Hinkley Point C - Connection Project Hinkley Point Road Stogursey Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1YA

This site has had 3 applications since 2021.

• SCC/3871/2021 Withdrawn

  Hinkley Point C - Connection Project Hinkley Point Road Stogursey Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1YA

  National Grid Hinkley Point C - connection Project The National Grid (Hinkley Point C Connection Project) Order 2016 (as amended) Planning Inspectorate Reference Number: EN020001 Discharge of Requirement 26 – Traffic Incident Management Plan for Stage 7.2 of the authorised development The Project comprises the following elements: - Construction of a 57km 400kV electricity transmission connection between Bridgwater in Somerset and Seabank, near Avonmouth, comprising: Installation of a 400kV overhead line (OHL). Installation of 400kV underground cables. - Modifications to existing OHLs at Hinkley Point, Somerset. - Construction of three 400kV Cable Sealing End (CSE) compounds along the route of the connection. - Construction of a 400/132kV substation at Sandford, North Somerset. - Extension of the existing 400kV substation at Seabank. - The removal of existing 132kV OHLs and the construction of replacement 132kV OHLs and 132kV underground cables. - Extensions/modifications to existing 132kV substations at Churchill, Portishead, Avonmouth and Seabank. - Associated works, for example, temporary access roads, highway works temporary construction compounds, scaffolds, work sites and ancillary works.

  Decided 5 Oct 2021 Conditions
• SCC/3870/2021 Withdrawn

  Hinkley Point C - Connection Project Hinkley Point Road Stogursey Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1YA

  National Grid Hinkley Point C - connection Project Discharge of Requirement 25 (Highways Signage Plans) for Stage 7.2 of the authorised development. The Project comprises the following elements: - Construction of a 57km 400kV electricity transmission connection between Bridgwater in Somerset and Seabank, near Avonmouth, comprising: Installation of a 400kV overhead line (OHL). Installation of 400kV underground cables. - Modifications to existing OHLs at Hinkley Point, Somerset. - Construction of three 400kV Cable Sealing End (CSE) compounds along the route of the connection. - Construction of a 400/132kV substation at Sandford, North Somerset. - Extension of the existing 400kV substation at Seabank. - The removal of existing 132kV OHLs and the construction of replacement 132kV OHLs and 132kV underground cables. - Extensions/modifications to existing 132kV substations at Churchill, Portishead, Avonmouth and Seabank. - Associated works, for example, temporary access roads, highway works temporary construction compounds, scaffolds, work sites and ancillary works.

  Decided 4 Oct 2021 Advertising

1. 22 Sep 2021

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 15 Oct 2021

   Decision issued: Withdrawn

3. 12 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Hinkley Point A- Encapsulation Plant Nr Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1YA

  3/32/17/005/NMA Submitted 25 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  Application For Non-Material Amendment pursuant to Planning Permission 3/32/17/005 for the construction and operation of a Waste Encapsulation Plant

  Granted Amendments

• Revetment, Hinkley Point A Site, Stogursey, TA5 1YA

  3/32/22/008 Submitted 24 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  Structural alterations to a revetment to include reprofiling of the bank

  Granted Full applications 22 docs

• Hinkley Point A, Hinkley Point Road, Stogursey, TA5 1YA

  3/32/23/007 Submitted 18 Apr 2023 50 yards away

  Installation of a ventilation discharge stack to the concrete box loading facility (Building 124) with associated concrete slab, shield wall and crash barrier

  Granted Other 2 docs

• Hinkley C Connection Project Hinkley Point Road Stogursey Bridgwater TA5 1YA

  SCC/3696/2020 Submitted 26 Feb 2020 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~22 Apr

  The Project comprises the following elements: - Construction of a 57km 400kV electricity transmission connection between Bridgwater in Somerset and Seabank, near Avonmouth, comprising: Installation of a 400kV overhead line (OHL). Installation of 400kV underground cables. - Modifications to existing OHLs at Hinkley Point, Somerset. - Construction of three 400kV Cable Sealing End (CSE) compounds along the route of the connection. - Construction of a 400/132kV substation at Sandford, North Somerset. - Extension of the existing 400kV substation at Seabank. - The removal of existing 132kV OHLs and the construction of replacement 132kV OHLs and 132kV underground cables. - Extensions/modifications to existing 132kV substations at Churchill, Portishead, Avonmouth and Seabank. - Associated works, for example, temporary access roads, highway works temporary construction compounds, scaffolds, work sites and ancillary works.

  Awaiting decision Conditions Extension 9 docs

• Hinkley C Connection Project Hinkley Point Road Stogursey Bridgwater TA5 1YA

  SCC/3699/2020 Submitted 10 Mar 2020 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~5 May

  The Project comprises the following elements: - Construction of a 57km 400kV electricity transmission connection between Bridgwater in Somerset and Seabank, near Avonmouth, comprising: Installation of a 400kV overhead line (OHL). Installation of 400kV underground cables. - Modifications to existing OHLs at Hinkley Point, Somerset. - Construction of three 400kV Cable Sealing End (CSE) compounds along the route of the connection. - Construction of a 400/132kV substation at Sandford, North Somerset. - Extension of the existing 400kV substation at Seabank. - The removal of existing 132kV OHLs and the construction of replacement 132kV OHLs and 132kV underground cables. - Extensions/modifications to existing 132kV substations at Churchill, Portishead, Avonmouth and Seabank. - Associated works, for example, temporary access roads, highway works temporary construction compounds, scaffolds, work sites and ancillary works.

  Awaiting decision Conditions Extension 4 docs

• Hinkley Point C - Connection Project Hinkley Point Road Stogursey Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1YA

  SCC/3871/2021 Submitted 31 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  National Grid Hinkley Point C - connection Project The National Grid (Hinkley Point C Connection Project) Order 2016 (as amended) Planning Inspectorate Reference Number: EN020001 Discharge of Requirement 26 – Traffic Incident Management Plan for Stage 7.2 of the authorised development The Project comprises the following elements: - Construction of a 57km 400kV electricity transmission connection between Bridgwater in Somerset and Seabank, near Avonmouth, comprising: Installation of a 400kV overhead line (OHL). Installation of 400kV underground cables. - Modifications to existing OHLs at Hinkley Point, Somerset. - Construction of three 400kV Cable Sealing End (CSE) compounds along the route of the connection. - Construction of a 400/132kV substation at Sandford, North Somerset. - Extension of the existing 400kV substation at Seabank. - The removal of existing 132kV OHLs and the construction of replacement 132kV OHLs and 132kV underground cables. - Extensions/modifications to existing 132kV substations at Churchill, Portishead, Avonmouth and Seabank. - Associated works, for example, temporary access roads, highway works temporary construction compounds, scaffolds, work sites and ancillary works.

  Withdrawn Conditions Extension 4 docs

• 34/26/00005 Granted

  Land to the East of, Back Lane, Middlezoy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7

  Application for modification of Planning Obligation (Section 106 Agreement) dated 28/07/2023 relating to Planning Permission 34/21/00008 to vary the mortgagee exclusion clause (MEC) Schedule 3 Part 5 (Mortgagee and Exercise of Other Rights).

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Conditions
• 2026/1957/APP Awaiting decision

  The Old Engine Shed Upper Vobster Road Vobster Frome Somerset BA3 5SD

  Approval of details reserved by condition 8 (Contaminated Land Verification Report) on planning consent 2024/1135/FUL (Change use from commercial storage (B8) to residential (Use Class C3). Single storey extension & erection of garage)

  Received 9 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Conditions
• 2026/1570/APP Granted

  Land East Of Norton Hall Beauchamps Drive Stratton On The Fosse Shepton Mallet Somerset

  Approval of details reserved by condition 26 (arboricultural method statement) on consent 2021/0157/OTS.

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Conditions
• 2026/1962/APP Awaiting decision

  The Old Inn Roemead Road Green Ore Wells Somerset BA5 3ES

  Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Method of Attachment - Submission of details) 4 (Opening Up Works - Method Statement and Schedule) 5 (Re-pointing - Submission of details) 6 (Rendering - Submission of details) 7 (Joinery Details) 8 (Ducts, Pipes, Rainwater Goods etc - Submission of Details) on listed building consent 2025/0745/LBC

  Received 9 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Conditions
• 2026/1951/APP Awaiting decision

  The Old Inn Roemead Road Green Ore Wells Somerset BA5 3ES

  Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Method of Attachment - Submission of details) 4 (Opening Up Works - Method Statement and Schedule) 5 (Re-pointing - Submission of details) 6 (Rendering - Submission of details) 7 (Joinery Details) 8 (Ducts, Pipes, Rainwater Goods etc - Submission of Details) on planning consent 2025/0744/HSE

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Conditions