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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 dates11,028Searchable applications
498Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 8,301 approved or refused records
955Refused applications
7,346 approved · 955 refused · 412 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 15 Nov 2019 to 6 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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Conservation areas39 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas37 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified
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More application records
- Decided24/P/0374/TPO
Wood management programme. Ash T22- removal of Ash hanging over public footpath. Norway Maple G19 - crown reduction of group 3m Sycamore T5 - crown reduction 3m. Scots Pine T6 - removal of dead tree trunk. Field Maple G2 - removal of subsidiary limb (trunk) growing out from base of the main tree, and crown reduction 3m. Holm Oak G36 - crown reduction. 3m.
31 Highdale Road Clevedon BS21 7LR
Received 22 Feb 2024 - Decided24/P/0375/FUH
Demolition of existing garage and rear conservatory and proposed erection of 2/3 storey side extension and erection of a larger single storey rear extension. Alterations to existing roof including provision of 2no. rooflights to rear roof slope and 2no. rooflights to side roof slope.
14 St Johns Close Weston-super-Mare BS23 2LP
Received 22 Feb 2024 - Decided24/P/0376/FUH
Demolition of existing conservatory and existing front porch. Proposed erection of a single-storey rear and partial side extension, extension to existing rear dormer & associated alterations.
11 Meadow Drive Locking BS24 8BB
Received 22 Feb 2024 - Decided24/P/0377/DCW
Application to discharge Requirements 4 (Submission and approval of detail design) and 11 (Surface and foul water drainage) for Stages 1 and 4, Work Nos. 9, 12, 13, 21 and 21A (Permanent Compounds at Sheepway, Portbury, Pill Schemes) of the Portishead Branch Line (MetroWest Phase 1) Order 2022
Portishead Branch Line, Between Portishead in North Somerset and Ashton Junction, Bristol
Received 23 Feb 2024 - Decided24/P/0378/MMA
Minor material amendment to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of permission 23/P/0002/FUH (Proposed erection of a single storey rear extension with first floor terrace area above together with associated internal and external alterations. Demolition of existing detached garage and erection of a new double garage with improved gradient vehicular access) to alter the size of the rear extension and minor fenestration amendments
The Acorns Esplanade Road Portishead BS20 7HB
Received 23 Feb 2024 - Decided24/P/0379/AOC
Discharge of Conditions 8 (Aboricultural Method Statement) and 13 (Post Construction Review Report) for Plot 4 only, under application 12/P/1856/F
Field O/S 9978 Off Bleadon Road Bleadon BS24 0PG
Received 21 Feb 2024 - Decided24/P/0380/FUH
Proposed erection of a single storey rear extension with terrace above. Loft conversion and roofing alterations including the removal of existing dormers and creation of flat-roof dormers to the front and rear elevations. Extension of existing raised rear patio and creation of external stairs to the rear and side elevations. Fenestration alteration including the removal of existing South bay-window with subsequent installation of 1no. external door and window, alongside the removal of existing North window and installation of 1no. new window.
Rosewood Hillcote Weston-super-Mare BS24 9JS
Received 21 Feb 2024 - Decided24/P/0382/AOC
Request to discharge condition number 10 (Management Plan) and 36 (Water Storage) on application 19/P/0835/OUT
Bleadon Quarry Bridge Road Bleadon Weston-super-Mare BS24 0AU
Received 23 Feb 2024 - Decided24/P/0383/LDP
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension and garage conversion to form additional living accommodation.
33 Forester Road Portishead BS20 6UW
Received 23 Feb 2024 - Decided24/P/0384/FUL
Erection of a flexible commercial building (Use Class E - Commercial, Business and Service), with associated infrastructure
Land To The Rear Of 37 Alma Street Weston-super-Mare BS23 1RD
Received 23 Feb 2024 - Decided24/P/0385/FUL
Demolition of existing agricultural barn; erection of 1no. residential dwelling, change of use of land to create residential curtilage and ancillary works
Land North Of North Hill Farm East Dundry Lane Dundry
Received 23 Feb 2024 - Decided24/P/0386/TPO
1 Ash to be felled due to Ash dieback
21 The Green Winscombe BS25 1AL
Received 23 Feb 2024 - Decided24/P/0387/FUL
Retrospective application for the change of use of the land to Open Air Storage (Class B8), the siting of two shipping containers, creation of access and landscaping alterations, including new gates and fencing
Land To West Of Three Oak Stables Iwood Lane Congresbury
Received 23 Feb 2024 - Decided24/P/0388/AOC
Request to discharge condition numbers 10 (Construction Method Statement) and 14 (Drainage Management and Maintenance Strategy) on application 22/P/1770/FUL
Court House Farm Marsh Lane Easton-In-Gordano North Somerset BS20 0NE
Received 23 Feb 2024 - Decided24/P/0389/MMA
Minor material amendment to planning application 23/P/2117/MMA (Minor material amendment of application 22/P/2226/FUL (Demolition of single storey extensions and balcony to existing building of 2no. flats; erection of new single and two storey extensions and balcony. Alterations to site layout to create parking bays & refuse store.) to allow for alterations to layout, elevations and roof design and changes to materials.) to allow for alterations to materials, removal of window stone lintels and removal of proposed balcony (existing retained).
Ground Floor Flat 108 Spring Hill Weston-super-Mare BS22 9BD
Received 23 Feb 2024 - Decided24/P/0390/AOC
Request to discharge condition numbers 4 (Soft Landscape Scheme) and 7 (Renewable Energy) on application 23/P/2668/FUL
Loxton Lea Sevier Road Loxton North Somerset BS26 2XE
Received 23 Feb 2024 - Decided24/P/0391/ADV
Retrospective advertisement consent for a 120mm non illuminated square sign mounted on 2000mm tall metal posts detailing 'Nurture Vet GP and Dentist' and the business phone number.
Summer Lane Veterinary Centre 26 Summer Lane North Weston-super-Mare BS22 6BE
Received 23 Feb 2024 - Decided24/P/0392/FUH
Proposed erection of a first floor side extension, installation of external insulation and roofing re-cladding, re-tiling and alterations including; extension of gable roof to the East elevation, creation of 1no. dormer to the South-East elevation, extension of existing dormer to the North elevation, removal of existing chimney and installation of 1no. rooflight. Placement of PV panels to the South and West elevations.
5 Heath Ridge Long Ashton BS41 9EW
Received 23 Feb 2024 - Decided24/P/0393/LDP
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension.
100 Merlin Park Portishead BS20 8RN
Received 26 Feb 2024 - Decided24/P/0394/FUH
Proposed replacement of existing 3ft iron fencing with 6ft wooden fencing at the North boundary.
10 Fitzroy Circus Portishead BS20 7GR
Received 26 Feb 2024 - Decided24/P/0395/TRCA
T1 (Sycamore) - Prune back overhanging canopy by up-to 2 metres. T2 (Sycamore) - Prune back overhanging canopy by up-to 1.5 metres. T3 (Sycamore) - Prune back overhanging canopy by up-to 1.5 metres. T4 (Sycamore - within tennis grounds) - Remove to ground level. T5 (Sycamore - within tennis grounds) - Remove to ground level. T6 (Sycamore) - Remove overhanging lower limb entirely back to main stem. T7 (Sycamore) - Prune back overhanging canopy by up-to 2 metres. T8 (Bay Shrub) - Remove to ground level.
Herbert Gardens Herbert Road Clevedon BS21 7ND
Received 26 Feb 2024 - Decided24/P/0396/TPO
T1 Lime: Remove Epicormic growth, Crown lift and clean lower crown out by removing new growth from 2020 works and dead wood up to 5mtrs from base of crown. T2 Lime: Remove Epicormic growth, Crown lift and clean lower crown. Remove x1 crossing limber in lower part of crown over garden of 41 Sally Hill.
37-41 Sally Hill Portishead BS20 7BH
Received 26 Feb 2024 - Decided24/P/0397/TRCA
T1 Lime: Fell
46 Yanley Lane Long Ashton BS41 9LR
Received 26 Feb 2024 - Decided24/P/0398/MMA
Minor material amendment to planning permission 21/P/1783/FUL (extension of existing building and erection of a detached car port/store (amendment to approval ref: 19/P/1146/FUL - Change of use from agricultural to tourist/holiday accommodation)) to allow for an increase in ridge height from 2844mm to 2990mm; alterations to fenestration to allow additional windows/doors in the front (east) elevation; and reconfiguration of internal layout.
Land And Building To The East Of Brinsea Batch Congresbury North Somerset
Received 26 Feb 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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