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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 dates11,172Searchable applications
500Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 8,424 approved or refused records
969Refused applications
7,455 approved · 969 refused · 417 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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- Decided24/P/1372/FUL
Proposed conversion of existing barn and outbuilding to 1 no. dwelling. Works to include the removal, replacement and installation of multiple doors and windows, erection of a connecting extension at the North-East elevation and installation of solar panels.
Christon Manor Farm Flagstaff Road Christon Loxton BS26 2XY
Received 8 Jul 2024 - Decided24/P/1374/FUH
Demolition of the existing detached single garage and proposed erection of a replacement single storey side extension to provide additional living accommodation with additional works to include:- refurbishment of the existing basement to provide internal accommodation with a new staircase leading from the proposed extension.
166 Clevedon Road Tickenham BS21 6RG
Received 8 Jul 2024 - Decided24/P/1375/LBC
Listed building consent for the demolition of the existing detached garage and proposed erection of a single storey side extension to provide additional living accommodation with additional works to include:- refurbishment of the existing basement to provide internal accommodation with a new staircase leading from the proposed extension.
166 Clevedon Road Tickenham BS21 6RG
Received 8 Jul 2024 - Decided24/P/1376/LDE
Certificate of lawfulness for development and use of the Tennis court in association with the Class C3 dwelling house which is outside of the residential curtilage of the dwelling dating back over 10 years.
90 Clevedon Road Tickenham BS21 6RE
Received 8 Jul 2024 - Decided24/P/1377/FUL
Proposed change of use from agricultural land to domestic curtilage in association with existing dwelling.
90 Clevedon Road Tickenham BS21 6RE
Received 8 Jul 2024 - Decided24/P/1378/TPO
Oak (T1) Crown reduction by up to 2.5 mtrs.
20 Rickford Road Nailsea BS48 4QB
Received 9 Jul 2024 - Decided24/P/1379/TRCA
Willow (T1) Fell
4 Lodge Drive Long Ashton BS41 9JF
Received 9 Jul 2024 - Decided24/P/1380/FUH
Retrospective planning application for the erection of a single storey front porch.
64 The Lynch Winscombe BS25 1AR
Received 9 Jul 2024 - Decided24/P/1381/FUH
Demolition of the existing garage and proposed erection of single storey side extension and erection of a detached garage to the front garden.
51 Brookside Pill BS20 0LA
Received 9 Jul 2024 - Decided24/P/1382/CQA
Prior Approval for change of use from agricultural building to 1no. residential dwelling (Use Class C3) with associated curtilage with operational development consisting of the installation of: a new external wall to north elevation; a glazed enclosing wall inset within the footprint of the building to the south elevation, and the installation of new windows and doors
Charlton Park Barn Charlton Drive Wraxall North Somerset
Received 8 Jul 2024 - Decided24/P/1383/SJA
Prior approval for provision of 36no. solar panels on flat roof to rear of Gardenia Court Nursing Home
21 Uphill Road North Weston-super-Mare BS23 4NG
Received 8 Jul 2024 - Unknown24/P/1385/TPO
T001 -Horse Chestnut -. Proposal to reduce back to previous pruning points and apply for cyclical pruning.
132A Slade Road Portishead BS20 6BB
Received 9 Jul 2024 - Decided24/P/1386/FUL
Construction of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility with transformers, substation, portacabin and associated infrastructure with 3m high perimeter palisade fencing and acoustic fencing. Construction of a new access from Iwood Lane
Land To The East Of Iwood Lane Congresbury
Received 9 Jul 2024 - Decided24/P/1387/FUH
Proposed installation of an air source heat pump located to the rear of the property.
6 Orchard Close Flax Bourton BS48 1UE
Received 9 Jul 2024 - Decided24/P/1388/FUL
Change of use from barn/store/workshop to 2no. holiday lets
Winthill Farm Winthill Banwell
Received 10 Jul 2024 - Decided24/P/1389/TRCA
T1 - Oak - Remove and replace.
Flat 1 22 Queens Road Weston-super-Mare BS23 2LQ
Received 10 Jul 2024 - Decided24/P/1390/FUH
Proposed erection of a first floor rear extension.
5 Hill Path Banwell BS29 6AB
Received 10 Jul 2024 - Decided24/P/1391/FUH
Proposed demolition of existing single storey rear extension and rebuild/upgrade existing side extension/conservatory. Conversion of existing garage to store, fenestration changes to the South-East elevation including alterations to windows and doors, erection of a new stone wall to the West elevation and removal of rear hardstanding. Internal alteration includes the knock-through of existing cupboard to create internal opening between kitchen and living space, removal and replacement of 1no. internal wall to facilitate replacement of existing shower-room with a WC and replacement of kitchen units with new including alterations to internal layout.
97 West Town Road Backwell BS48 3BH
Received 10 Jul 2024 - Decided24/P/1392/LBC
Proposed demolition of existing single storey rear extension and rebuild/upgrade existing side extension/conservatory. Conversion of existing garage to store, fenestration changes to the South-East elevation including alterations to windows and doors, erection of a new stone wall to the West elevation and removal of rear hardstanding. Internal alteration includes the knock-through of existing cupboard to create internal opening between kitchen and living space, removal and replacement of 1no. internal wall to facilitate replacement of existing shower-room with a WC and replacement of kitchen units with new including alterations to internal layout.
97 West Town Road Backwell BS48 3BH
Received 10 Jul 2024 - Decided24/P/1394/FUL
Demolition of the existing single storey rear extension and the removal and replacement of the existing rear, non-compliant access/escape stairs with regulation compliant access/escape stairs to the first and second floors. Minor alterations to the existing window on the North elevation together with the installation of a new entrance door.
9 - 11 The Triangle Clevedon
Received 10 Jul 2024 - Decided24/P/1396/AOC
Request to discharge condition numbers 5 (External Materials Schedule), 6 (Construction Management Plan), 16 (Written Scheme of Investigation) and 20 (SUDs Maintenance Plan) on application 22/P/0881/FUL
Michael Burdge Ltd Park Farm Arnold's Way Yatton BS49 4AR
Received 10 Jul 2024 - Decided24/P/1397/AOC
Discharge of Conditions 12 (Provision for Nesting Swallows), 13 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) and 15 (Renewable Energy) on application 22/P/3044/FUL
Land North Of North Hill Farm East Dundry Lane Dundry
Received 10 Jul 2024 - Decided24/P/1398/MMA
Minor material amendment to application 21/P/1797/FUH (Proposed glass box extension to existing single storey side extension, secondary raised deck and new access steps, garden office and enclosed porch.) to allow for minor alterations to the approved garden office and decking, ensuring the proposals plans reflect the subsequently approved 22/P/1517/FUH (Erection of a single storey rear extension for the provision of a boot room and Utility area. Conversion of a front ground floor window to French doors with surrounding glass panels to create a new entrance to the South-East elevation.)
23 Highdale Road Clevedon BS21 7LW
Received 10 Jul 2024 - Decided24/P/1399/FUL
Erection of new agricultural building for the storage of hay and machinery, creation of new riding arena and change of use of land to mixed agricultural and equestrian use.
Land Off Parsons Way Winscombe BS25 1BT
Received 11 Jul 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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