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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 dates11,320Searchable applications
483Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 8,557 approved or refused records
980Refused applications
7,577 approved · 980 refused · 426 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2058/AOC
Request to discharge condition numbers 1 (Development shall begin before 25/02/2025), 2 (Approved plans), 4 (Full plans and Specifications Detailing the Finished Floor, Ground and Ridge Height Levels), 8 (CEMS and LEMP), 14 (Construction Method Statement) and 21 (Noise Management Plan) on application 24/P/0759/FUL
11 Sandford Road Winscombe BS25 1JA
Received 1 Oct 2024 - Decided24/P/2059/FUH
Proposed erection of a single storey rear extension, rear decking area and a 7.2 metre long 1.8 metre high close boarding fence (from decking level)
39 Whitesfield Road Nailsea Bristol BS48 2DY
Received 1 Oct 2024 - Decided24/P/2060/FUH
Proposed erection of a single storey 'glass room' to the rear elevation.
42 Ash Hayes Drive Nailsea BS48 2LQ
Received 2 Oct 2024 - Decided24/P/2061/TRCA
Sycamore T3 Fell tree
Grazing Field Backwell Hill Road Backwell BS48 3PJ
Received 2 Oct 2024 - Decided24/P/2062/TPO
Yew - Reduce height by 2.5m and sides by 1m to shape and clear beech.
Beech House Church Road Leigh Woods Bristol BS8 3PG
Received 2 Oct 2024 - Unknown24/P/2065/AGA
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed erection of an agricultural building (Lifelong Steel Shed) installed on top of a wooden sleeper and stone chip base for the storage of grass cutting machinery.
Land To The Rear Of 8 Bramblewood Yatton
Received 2 Oct 2024 - Decided24/P/2066/NMA
Non material amendment to application 19/P/0835/OUT (Outline application with details of access (matters of layout, scale,appearance and landscaping are reserved) for the demolition of all industrial buildings, plant and machinery, the erection of up to 42 dwellings and 500 sqm of flexible Use Class A2/B1/D1 floor space, open space, landscaping, new vehicle and pedestrian access, and associated works.) to allow for an amendment to the wording of Condition 16 in relation to the Safe Route to School, to the following:- Condition 16: Prior to occupation of the final dwelling, the Safe Route to School (along a public footpath route between the site and Oldmixon Primary School and Broadoak Academy Secondary School) will be implanted in accordance with the approved details (see plan ref: 203) as submitted to the Authority on 1st October 2024.
Bleadon Quarry Bridge Road Bleadon Weston-super-Mare BS24 0AU
Received 2 Oct 2024 - Decided24/P/2067/TPO
2 x ash trees, 1 x elder, 1 x common hawthorn and 1 x dead elm tree - fell
Bleadon Quarry Bridge Road Bleadon Weston-super-Mare BS24 0AU
Received 2 Oct 2024 - Decided24/P/2068/FUH
Proposed creation of a balcony to the East elevation and replacement of windows with patio doors.
1 Backwell Hill Road Backwell Bristol BS48 3PL
Received 3 Oct 2024 - Decided24/P/2069/AOC
Request to discharge condition number 5 (Archaeology) on application 23/P/2358/FUH
Valley View Weston Road Long Ashton Bristol BS48 3QS
Received 3 Oct 2024 - Decided24/P/2071/FUH
Demolition of existing conservatory and proposed erection of a replacement single storey rear extension.
22 Kennaway Road Clevedon BS21 6JL
Received 1 Oct 2024 - Decided24/P/2073/TRCA
Lime Tree, Lift to 4.0m.
All Saints Church Lane Long Ashton
Received 3 Oct 2024 - Decided24/P/2075/FUH
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and proposed erection of larger single storey rear extension.
3 Broadoak Road Weston-super-Mare BS23 4NN
Received 3 Oct 2024 - Decided24/P/2078/FUH
Proposed erection of a two storey side extension and first floor extension above existing attached garage. Erection of a porch extension to the front of the property and creation of a raised rear terrace.
12 Bude Close Nailsea BS48 2FQ
Received 4 Oct 2024 - Decided24/P/2079/FUH
Demolition of the existing single storey side extension and proposed erection of a two-storey side & single storey rear & front porch extension.
1 Valetta Close Weston-super-Mare BS23 4PT
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Decided24/P/2080/FUH
Proposed demolition of existing attached garage and removal of all existing chimneys. Erection of a two-storey front/side wraparound extension, single storey side extension, Canopy Car port and Detached two storey Garage/Gym with guest accommodation and study above. Raising of existing ridge level and creation of Half-Hipped roof to the front elevation, Replacement of existing rear canopy porch with new. Fenestration alterations to the North and East elevations including the removal, replacement and installation of windows and doors. Landscaping alterations including the extension of existing raised Patio, creation of multiple external stairways and hardstanding alterations to front driveway and parking.
Truby Tor Roman Road Bleadon Weston-super-Mare BS24 0AB
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Decided24/P/2081/CRA
Prior approval for change the use of agricultural shed space, formerly used for free range egg laying hens, to Class E commercial use
Barns At Woodlands Farm Shiplate Road Bleadon
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Decided24/P/2082/TRCA
T1, laurel reduction by 1-2m. T2,T3 and T5, Holme oak reduce by 2-3m . T4 and T6, Holly reduce by 1-2m
3 Landemann Circus Weston-super-Mare BS23 2QE
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Decided24/P/2083/FUH
Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and proposed erection of a replacement single storey rear extension and first floor side extension over the existing garage.
32 Fosseway Clevedon BS21 5EB
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Unknown24/P/2084/AGA
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the creation of an vehicular access track from the current gateway off West Hay Road to the farmyard.
Land Off West Hay Road Wrington
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Decided24/P/2085/NMA
Non-material amendment to application 23/P/0254/FUH (Proposed erection of a single storey front extension/porch and two storey rear extension. Proposed erection of a stilted terrace and external staircase. Roofing alterations to create new gables to the North and South elevations and subsequent installation of 3 no. roof lights.) to allow for roof material of proposed extension amended from zinc to Smooth Grey Marley Modern Tile. Zinc walls on the West and East elevations changed to render, and installation of 2no. rooflights in lieu of 3no. rooflights to the East elevation. Infill of window on Upper Ground floor on East Elevation and omission of the previously proposed stilted terrace and external staircase.
10 Raleigh Rise Portishead BS20 6LA
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Decided24/P/2086/TRCA
(T1) Holm Oak whole crown reduction back to previous points by 2 metres. (T2) Crab Apple x 2 whole crown reduction back to previous points by 2 metres. (T3) White Beam whole crown reduction back to previous points by 2 metres.
Flat 2 80 Bristol Road Lower Weston-super-Mare BS23 2RS
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Decided24/P/2087/TRCA
T71: English Oak - Canopy-lift to 5m over road (no reduction to height or spread). T72: Small-leaved Lime - Remove broken branch, canopy-lift to 2m (no reduction to height or spread). T74: Dead Whitebeam - Remove grind stump and plant one replacement Whitebeam within 2m of original tree. T75: Ash - Remove due to significant ash dieback disease, grind stump, plant one Silver Birch within 2m of original tree
Street Record The Square Felton
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Decided24/P/2088/TPO
G28: 25x Hybrid Black Poplar - Remove 4x trees marked with red paint due to dieback/decay. T31: Ash - Monolith to 5m due to Ash dieback disease.
Winford Parish Council Composting Site Kingston Lane Winford
Received 7 Oct 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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