2026/0012/AGE

Status: Not required
Application Details
Description

The infilling of a depression within the field using inert material (stone, sub soil and top soil)Why necessary for agriculture: This area of the field has a depression in it which is not suitable for farm machinery to travel across and therefore it cannot be managed farmed to the benefit of this established farming business. This results in the loss of crop production and this affects the farm's profitability.The area is not suitable for grazing cattle or sheep, with this filling process this area will be restored to agricultural use.Why designed for agriculture: The area of the field has a depression in it and it cannot be accessed by farm machinery as it isn't safe to travel across. This filling process will allow this area to be farmed safely and thus creating a safe working environment for the farm staff. It will also allow sheep and cattle to graze it and this will improve the animal welfare and reduce the loss of life should an animal get stuck.

Council

Mendip

Application Type

Agricultural Notification Excavation

Date Received

06 Jan 2026

Date Validated

06 Jan 2026

Council Website
View on Mendip website
Location
Address

Land Centred Coordinates 362360 155098 Rush Hill Ston Easton Wells Somerset

Quick Info
UID
2026/0012/AGE
Reference
2026/0012/AGE
Status
Not required
Last Updated
06 Feb 2026