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North Somerset Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for North Somerset Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates10,976Searchable applications
498Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 8,253 approved or refused records
950Refused applications
7,303 approved · 950 refused · 412 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 15 Nov 2019 to 6 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Search for a planningapplicationContact planning Report a breach of planningLocal plan Planning policyPre-application advice Book our pre-application advice
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas39 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas37 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
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More application records
- Decided24/P/0127/AOC
Discharge of Condition 4 (Materials) on application 23/P/0683/FUH
Kingcott Farm Gatcombe Mill Lane Flax Bourton North Somerset BS48 3QU
Received 22 Jan 2024 - Decided24/P/0128/FUH
Proposed erection of a two storey extension to the North elevation.
26 Keedwell Hill Long Ashton BS41 9DR
Received 22 Jan 2024 - Decided24/P/0129/TEN
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code of the intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus comprising of the installation of 1no. 9m Light Pole. THIS IS NOT A PLANNING APPLICATION.
Pathway Outside Milton Methodist Church Milton Hill Weston-super-Mare
Received 19 Jan 2024 - Decided24/P/0131/FUL
Erection of 4no. detached artist studios and WC facilities following demolition of Contractors Shed and composting WC; Main building - alterations to internal layout, improvements to fire escape routes and repairs; Workshop/store - Repairs, alterations and installation of new WC facilities and roller shutter door
The Old Town Quarry South Road Weston-super-Mare BS23 2LS
Received 22 Jan 2024 - Decided24/P/0132/TPO
T1 - Acer - Fell to ground level
2 St Mary's Road Leigh Woods Long Ashton BS8 3PY
Received 23 Jan 2024 - Decided24/P/0133/HHPA
Prior approval request for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a flat roof that would 1) extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.30 metres; 2) have a maximum height of 3.85 metres and 3) have eaves that are 3.50 metres high.
Perivale Bleadon Road Bleadon BS24 0PX
Received 22 Jan 2024 - Decided24/P/0134/FUL
Proposed erection of a single story extension to the front/South elevation.
Unit 200 Parkway Weston-super-Mare BS22 6WA
Received 23 Jan 2024 - Decided24/P/0135/AOC
Request to discharge condition number 2 (Details of the Design and External Materials) on application 22/P/2427/RM
Parcel H16 Haywood Village Weston Airfield Weston-super-Mare
Received 23 Jan 2024 - Decided24/P/0136/AOC
Request to discharge condition number 12 (Travel Plan) on application 21/P/0019/OUT
1 Gatcombe Croft Wrington Bristol North Somerset BS40 5AX
Received 23 Jan 2024 - Decided24/P/0137/FUL
Construction of 2no. detached dwellings
Open Space Opp. Junction Of Avening Close Trendlewood Way Nailsea
Received 23 Jan 2024 - Decided24/P/0138/FUH
Demolition of the existing garage and proposed erection of a rear and first floor extension to the existing bungalow.
49 The Avenue Clevedon BS21 7DZ
Received 23 Jan 2024 - Decided24/P/0140/LDP
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed Hip to gable loft conversion with 3no. rooflights to the front elevation and 1no. rear flat roof dormer.
31 Coleridge Vale Road North Clevedon BS21 6PS
Received 24 Jan 2024 - Decided24/P/0141/TEN
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code of the intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus comprising of the installation of 1no. 11m light pole. THIS IS NOT A PLANNING APPLICATION.
Pavement Outside 252 Locking Road Weston-super-Mare BS23 3LX
Received 23 Jan 2024 - Registered24/P/0142/OUT
Outline application with all matters reserved for subsequent approval, except for access, for the erection of up to 48no. dwellings, public open space, engineering works, associated infrastructure and ancillary works
Land To East Of Lynx Crescent Hutton Weston-super-Mare
Received 24 Jan 2024 - Decided24/P/0143/FUL
Change of use of land from Gypsy pony trotting ring and agricultural land to Gypsy and Traveller site for ten pitches and erection of 10no. day rooms, creation of hard standing for caravans and car parking, landscaping and other associated operational works
Land Adj Heathfield Park Bristol Road Hewish
Received 24 Jan 2024 - Decided24/P/0144/TRCA
9 x Conifer - Fell
Barn End Clevedon Road Weston-in-Gordano BS20 8PZ
Received 24 Jan 2024 - Decided24/P/0145/LDP
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed erection of a single story rear extension following demolition of the existing attached rear utility room.
31 The Crescent Worlebury Weston-super-Mare BS22 9SR
Received 25 Jan 2024 - Decided24/P/0146/LBC
Listed building consent for the removal of an internal blockwork wall and internal glass screen and door between the Kitchen and Dining Room, and installation of a new steel beam to support the first floor joists above.
The Tythe Barn Barrow Court Barrow Court Lane Barrow Gurney BS48 3RP
Received 23 Jan 2024 - Decided24/P/0147/NMA
Non material amendment to application 23/P/0817/FUH (Proposed erection of a single storey rear extension, alterations to the front porch and a dropped kerb to existing access and driveway.) to allow for 1,Footprint of rear extension reduced and design remodelled. Depth (front to back) increased by circa 300mm. 2, Appearance of front porch alteration remodelled to include additional timber cladding and revised door/window placement. 3,Rooflights removed. 4, Patio enlarged and new doors and windows to the rear elevation. 5, Rear extension height increased by circa 200mm.
8 Sixty Acres Close Failand BS8 3UH
Received 23 Jan 2024 - Decided24/P/0148/TEN
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code of the intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus comprising of the installation of 1no. new 9m meduim pole at the above location. THIS IS NOT A PLANNING APPLICATION.
Land Opposite North Of Yarberry Farm Banwell Road Christon BS29 6ND
Received 24 Jan 2024 - Decided24/P/0149/FUH
Proposed new front porch. Erection of single and two storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear store/outhouse
48 Sand Road Kewstoke BS22 9UJ
Received 25 Jan 2024 - Decided24/P/0151/TPO
2xOak - reduce crown back to original cuts
5 The Oaks Nailsea BS48 1AZ
Received 25 Jan 2024 - Decided24/P/0152/TPO
Sweet Chestnut (T1) Crown lift to 4mtrs, removing sub laterals, and remove Epicormic growth at base of tree.
Overcombe House 24 Shrubbery Road Weston-super-Mare BS23 2JH
Received 26 Jan 2024 - Decided24/P/0153/TRCA
Complete Removal of 3 Italian cypress by the drive.
Leighside Bridge Road Leigh Woods Long Ashton BS8 3PB
Received 26 Jan 2024
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for North Somerset Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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