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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 dates11,114Searchable applications
498Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 8,372 approved or refused records
961Refused applications
7,411 approved · 961 refused · 417 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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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/1063/FUL
Removal of existing field entrance and retention of gateway access installed by National Grid as part of the Hinkley Point Scheme. Entrance to be reduced in size with construction of boundary wall to create gated vehicular access.
Land At Naish Farm Off Whitehouse Lane Clapton-in-Gordano BS20 7RZ
Received 28 May 2024 - Decided24/P/1064/FUL
Application to vary condition 1 attached to planning permission 23/P/0741/MMA (Siting of 3no temporary structures for a temporary period for use as a RNLI lifeboat station consisting of boathouse, galley and washroom) to allow the change of date for the temporary structures to remain on site until to 31 May 2029 (permission for 5 years)
Marine Lake Plaza Off Knightstone Road And Knightstone Causeway Weston-super-Mare BS23 2AD
Received 22 May 2024 - Decided24/P/1065/FUH
Proposed erection of a rear/side extension to the existing property.
22 Clynder Grove Clevedon BS21 7DF
Received 28 May 2024 - Decided24/P/1067/DCW
Application to discharge Requirement 33 (Perimeter Track between Marsh Lane and the compounds under the M5 Avonmouth Bridge and on Lodway Farm) for Stage 1A (Work No. 16A, 17) of the Portishead Branch Line (MetroWest Phase 1) Order 2022
Portishead Branch Line, Between Portishead in North Somerset and Ashton Junction, Bristol
Received 28 May 2024 - Decided24/P/1069/FUH
Proposed erection of a side extension, rear extension and a roof extension to include 2no. new dormers to the front elevation
222 Down Road Portishead BS20 8DG
Received 28 May 2024 - Decided24/P/1070/TEN
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code of the intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus comprising of 1no. 9m medium wooden pole. THIS IS NOT A PLANNING APPLICATION.
Pavement O/S 75 Severn Road Weston-super-Mare
Received 23 May 2024 - Decided24/P/1072/FUL
Replacement of Parklex Cladding and timber decks to balcony structures on existing multi-storey residential apartment building
Ninety4 On The Estuary Argentia Place Portishead
Received 28 May 2024 - Decided24/P/1073/FUL
Replacement of Parklex Cladding and timber decks to balcony structures, replacement of EWIS render cladding on existing multi-storey residential apartment building
110 The Quay Newfoundland Way Portishead North Somerset
Received 28 May 2024 - Decided24/P/1074/FUH
Proposed re-building of the existing outbuilding, works to include alterations to the existing footprint on the North Elevation to relocate the north facing wall away from the existing boundary wall and rendering the outbuilding to match the existing in appearance.
62 Uphill Way Uphill Weston-super-Mare BS23 4TN
Received 28 May 2024 - Decided24/P/1075/TPO
T1: Remove epicormic growth from the main stem.
Charmaine Celtic Way Bleadon BS24 0NA
Received 29 May 2024 - Decided24/P/1076/TRCA
Cherry (T1) Crown reduce by 2m. Crown lift by 2m
136 Long Ashton Road Long Ashton BS41 9LS
Received 29 May 2024 - Decided24/P/1077/NMA
Non material amendment to application 23/P/1919/FUH (Proposed erection of a two storey front extension (west elevation), single storey rear/side extension (east elevation) and first floor rear extension (east elevation) including the installation of 3no. roof lights. Installation of automatic gates at the West boundary.) to allow for extension of the existing kitchen/dining room.
50 Engine Lane Nailsea BS48 4RL
Received 28 May 2024 - Decided24/P/1078/ADV
Advertisement consent for 3no. illuminated Fascia signs and 2no. illuminated menu boards together with external treatments.
Former Nailsea Library Somerset Square Nailsea BS48 1RQ
Received 29 May 2024 - Decided24/P/1079/LDP
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed erection of a single storey side extension.
44 Church Lane Backwell BS48 3PQ
Received 29 May 2024 - Decided24/P/1081/FUH
Retrospective application to for the extension and conversion of the existing garage into living accommodation to link to the main house.
58A Church Lane Backwell BS48 3JH
Received 29 May 2024 - Decided24/P/1082/LBC
Listed building consent for the extension and conversion of the existing garage into living accommodation to link to the main house.
58A Church Lane Backwell BS48 3JH
Received 29 May 2024 - Decided24/P/1083/FUH
Proposed loft conversion with 2no. roof dormers to the rear elevation and erection of a side/rear extension forming a small utility room and WC.
3 South Lawn Close Locking BS24 8AE
Received 29 May 2024 - Decided24/P/1084/TPO
Holly - Reduce side by 1m to clear house. Cherry - In decline - Remove. Holm Oak - Reduce side close house by 2m to clear.Ash - Remove as die back
3 Norewood Grove Portishead BS20 8DL
Received 29 May 2024 - Decided24/P/1085/TRCA
T1 (Pinus Sylvestris) Major deadwood and introduction of bird deterrents.
4C Gardens Road Clevedon BS21 7QG
Received 30 May 2024 - Decided24/P/1086/FUL
Erection of a single story 6 bedroom dwelling to be used as a holiday let.
Land South Of Lower Laurel Farm Summer Lane Banwell
Received 29 May 2024 - Decided24/P/1087/FUH
Proposed erection of a two storey rear extension, single storey side porch extension and internal alterations.
5 Victoria Square Portishead BS20 6AQ
Received 30 May 2024 - Decided24/P/1088/TPO
Sycamore at southwest corner of the back garden to raise the crown of the tree by 2 metres above the roof, removing sub laterals, to allow for a roof repair to take place.
34 The Chestnuts Winscombe North Somerset BS25 1LD
Received 30 May 2024 - Decided24/P/1090/FUH
Demolition of existing conservatory and proposed erection of a replacement single storey rear extension
43A Station Road Backwell BS48 3LN
Received 31 May 2024 - Decided24/P/1091/FUH
Proposed Loft conversion with 1no. rear dormer and associated works.
22 Trewartha Park Weston-super-Mare BS23 2RR
Received 31 May 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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