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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 dates12,860Searchable applications
486Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 9,775 approved or refused records
1,087Refused applications
8,688 approved · 1,087 refused · 517 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 15 Nov 2019 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 18 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2420/TRCA
(T1) Holly - Cut down to ground level.
4 Eastcombe Road Weston-super-Mare BS23 2TG
Received 18 Nov 2024 - Decided24/P/2421/LBC
Listed building consent for the installation of an internal stairlift.
South Archway Cottage Barrow Court Lane Barrow Gurney BS48 3RP
Received 18 Nov 2024 - Decided24/P/2422/FUH
Proposed erection a new below floor level garage with driveway and dropped kerb and erection of a single storey ground floor side extension above the new garage to include external steps from garage level to rear garden level and steps in rear garden up to the existing ground floor rear doors.
7 Manor Valley Weston-super-Mare BS23 2SY
Received 18 Nov 2024 - Decided24/P/2423/TPO
T1 (Ash) - Crown reduction by 7m to leave a 4m Monolith as habitat.
11 Yeoward Road Clevedon BS21 5AT
Received 18 Nov 2024 - Decided24/P/2424/FUL
Change of use from agricultural land to equestrian land. Erection of a stables/tack room/ hay store building and the creation of a 40m x 20m manege and associated hard surfaced track
Land To The East Of Brockley Way Claverham Yatton
Received 18 Nov 2024 - Decided24/P/2425/FUL
Erection of a single storey extension to the existing petrol filling station sales building and associated works
Morrisons Petrol Filling Station Worle Moor Gate Weston-super-Mare
Received 18 Nov 2024 - Decided24/P/2426/FUL
Proposed replacement of 2no. sash windows with new double glazed sashes using existing frames.
Flat 6 6 Elton Road Clevedon BS21 7RA
Received 18 Nov 2024 - Decided24/P/2427/TEN
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code of the intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus comprising of the installation of 3no. 10m Wooden Poles. THIS IS NOT A PLANNING APPLICATION
Markham Farm Workshops Martcombe Road Easton-in-Gordano Bristol BS20 0QQ
Received 18 Nov 2024 - Decided24/P/2428/TPO
Ash (T1) - Remove second lowest limb due to unbalanced nature. Oak (T2) - Balanced crown reduction by approx 2m to previous reduction points.
Chummock Wood Cadbury Camp Lane Clapton-in-Gordano BS20 7SA
Received 18 Nov 2024 - Decided24/P/2429/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 request that condition 9 be deleted for the following reason; since the approval of the Outline and Reserved Matters applications on this site it has been requested by Bleadon Parish Council (BPC) that (given the existing play provision in the Parish) a contribution for the improvement/ upkeep of these facilities, or additional play equipment on land adjacent these facilities (within their control), would be preferred as opposed to providing a separate onsite play facility at the Bleadon Quarry.
Bleadon Quarry Bridge Road Bleadon Weston-super-Mare BS24 0AU
Received 18 Nov 2024 - Decided24/P/2430/NMA
Non-Material Amendment to application 09/P/1936/RM (Submission of reserved matters for the access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the erection of 31 apartments and 9 townhouses with associated parking pursuant to Outline Planning Permission 94/0348 (extended under Outline Permission 00/P/1846/O)) to allow for alterations to the approved external materials.
Block K 168 - 228 Newfoundland Way Portishead Marina Portishead
Received 18 Nov 2024 - Decided24/P/2431/AOC
Request to discharge condition number 3 (Noise Impact Assessment) on application 24/P/1780/FUL
Unit 21 Five C Business Centre Concorde Drive Clevedon BS21 6UH
Received 18 Nov 2024 - Decided24/P/2432/FUL
Proposed demolition of all on-site structures and creation of an EVCP charging facility (Sui Generis) alongside the erection of an amenity building and associated works.
Former Hot Tub Showroom Lakeside Bridgwater Road Barrow Gurney BS48 3SJ
Received 18 Nov 2024 - Decided24/P/2433/NMA
Non-material amendment to application 22/P/1414/CQA (Prior approval for the proposed change of use of agricultural buildings to 2no. dwelling houses (Class C3) and associated operational development of replacement and new windows and doors, new render and cladding, replacement of roof sheets to match tiles) to allow for Building 2:- Internal alterations to the layout including removal of bat loft, a change in material from glazing to timber cladding on part of the north western frontage and insertion of conservation rooflights on the north east and south west elevations. Building 3:- Internal alterations to the layout and removal of log store and insertion of window into the utility. Insertion of window into the north western elevation and insertion of window and door on the north eastern elevation. Reconfiguration of glazing and bifold doors on south east elevation and reconfiguration of glazing and insertion of doors on south west elevation.
Villa Farm Bristol Road Hewish Weston-super-Mare BS24 6RQ
Received 18 Nov 2024 - Decided24/P/2434/FUH
Proposed erection of a ground floor rear and side extension and roof extension with 1no. rear flat roof dormer and 1no. additional rooflight to the front elevation.
42 Mansfield Avenue Weston-super-Mare BS23 2YD
Received 19 Nov 2024 - Decided24/P/2435/AOC
Request to discharge condition number 5 (Details of Natural Facing Stone to be used) on application 24/P/0183/LBC
14- 13 Claremont Crescent Weston-super-Mare BS23 2ED
Received 19 Nov 2024 - Decided24/P/2436/TPO
T1 oak - reduce crown over building by 1.75m / back to previous prunning points. T2 oak - reduce crown over garden by 1.75m / back to previous prunning points. T3 oak - reduce crown over garden by 1.75m / back to previous pruning points.
33 Riverway Nailsea Bristol BS48 1HZ
Received 19 Nov 2024 - Decided24/P/2437/FUH
Demolition of the existing garage and proposed erection of a two-storey side extension and replacement single storey wider garage with a mono-pitch roof.
37 Eastway Nailsea BS48 2NH
Received 20 Nov 2024 - Registered24/P/2439/R3
Public realm works, reinstatement of island Pavilion and installation of new toilet block within Pavilion and landside historic gate line; refurbishment of 1888 Boathouse; Change of use of South Toll House and Shell Shop for use under Class E (Commercial, Business & Service) and Class F (Local Community & Learning); installation of ramp to Pier View and associated car park rationalisation works
Birnbeck Pier Birnbeck Island Birnbeck Road Weston-super-Mare
Received 20 Nov 2024 - Registered24/P/2440/RLA
Listed Building Consent for the reinstatement of historic turnstiles; Repair and restoration of Island Pavilion and installation of new toilet block within Pavilion; External alterations to 1888 boathouse including windows and doors, internal alterations including new toilet, walls and kitchen; Internal alterations to Pier View including installation of kitchenette and refurbishment of bathroom; Internal fit out of South Toll House and Shell Shop
Birnbeck Pier Birnbeck Island Birnbeck Road Weston-super-Mare
Received 20 Nov 2024 - Decided24/P/2441/FUH
Demolition of the existing pergola to the rear and proposed erection of a single storey rear flat roof extension.
16 Burlington Road Portishead BS20 7BE
Received 20 Nov 2024 - Decided24/P/2442/FUL
Proposed change of use of existing field to facilitate the extension of existing car park, consolidation of all parking areas and creation of new vehicular access.
Holly Hedge Sanctuary Wild Country Lane Barrow Gurney BS48 3SE
Received 20 Nov 2024 - Decided24/P/2443/TPO
Four Irish Yew reduce in height by approx 1.5, trim by hand and add twine to maintain shape
Bythemore House Nailsea Court Chelvey Road Chelvey BS48 4DL
Received 20 Nov 2024 - Decided24/P/2445/FUL
Demolition of an existing building and proposed erection of a replacement general purpose agricultural building, for the predominant storage of fodder and machinery, as well as occasional livestock housing.
Land To The West Of Green Lane Failand
Received 20 Nov 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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