Somerset Council refused these plans because it said the proposal would result in the loss of approximately 4,650 sqm of employment floorspace within an allocated employment area. The council said: "In the absence of such evidence, the Local Planning Authority is not satisfied that the loss of the employment use is justified. (Image: Somerset Council Planning Portal)Layout of the demolition site. (Image: Somerset Council Planning Portal)The original planning documentation stated that building one is currently vacant and no longer serves a functional purpose within the site. (Image: Somerset Council Planning Portal)The documentation stated: "The works are enabling in nature and do not seek to introduce new built development at this stage.