Abbots Leigh, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Abbots Leigh, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Abbots Leigh
Abbots Leigh is a picturesque village and civil parish located in North Somerset, approximately 3 miles (5 km) west of Bristol's city centre. Its close proximity to Bristol makes it an attractive area for planning applications, particularly for residential developments and local amenities.
Population: 797 (2021)
District: North Somerset
Website: http://www.abbotsleigh.org.uk/
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Town Insights
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bristol, City of
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol Central
- LSOA: Bristol 030B
Crime Statistics
6 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- other-theft: 3
- public-order: 2
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Abbots Leigh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Abbots Leigh.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Abbots Leigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
214 planning applications found near Abbots Leigh.
- - Grangewood House Manor Road Abbots Leigh BS8 3RP
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed erection of a single storey outbuilding located to the north of the main property, directly behind the existing garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 11 Church Road Abbots Leigh BS8 3QP
Demolition of existing single storey side extension pitched roof and proposed erection of a new first floor side extension above with pitched roof and rear dormer. Replacement of existing rear loft do
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - Grangewood House Manor Road Abbots Leigh BS8 3RP
Certificate of lawfulness for the existing use of land as residential curtilage associated with Grangewood house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Rise 1 Harris Lane Abbots Leigh BS8 3QX
Request to discharge condition 7 (Construction Method Statement) on application 25/P/1477/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Briarwood Home Farm Road Abbots Leigh BS8 3QF
Proposed conversion of the existing attic space to include raising of the ridge height and the addition of 2no. dormers. Internal reconfiguration of the ground floor and relocation of the main entranc
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-08-21
View full details - - Rise 1 Harris Lane Abbots Leigh BS8 3QX
Proposed demolition of the existing dwelling and garage with the subsequent erection of a replacement dwelling and detached garage with associated landscaping and hardstanding works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - Grangewood House Manor Road Abbots Leigh BS8 3RP
Prior approval request for the erection of a single storey side/rear extension with a flat roof that would 1) extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 7.91 metres; 2) have a maximum height
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - Grangewood House Manor Road Abbots Leigh BS8 3RP
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposal to construct an additional storey to existing dwellinghouse, to a maximum height of 10.78 metres
Status: Rejected | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - Rise 1 Harris Lane Abbots Leigh BS8 3QX
Proposed remodelling of existing dwelling, work to include; erection of ground-floor infill extensions to remove existing overhang, creation of a hipped roof with a central flat-roof, erection of a ca
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-04-11
View full details - - 7 Church Road Abbots Leigh Bristol BS8 3QP
Request to discharge condition number 12 (Construction Method Statement) on application 22/P/2502/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 6 Church Road Abbots Leigh BS8 3QP
Prior approval for the installation of upto 33no. solar panels on the rear south east facing pitch of roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-08-28
View full details - - Leigh Farm 16 Church Road Abbots Leigh BS8 3QP
Non material amendment to application 22/P/0060/FUL (Redevelopment of the site to provide 2no. additional dwellings and alterations to the existing dwelling to create an eco community. Works to existi
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - Clifton College Sports Club Abbots Leigh Road Abbots Leigh North Somerset BS8 3QD
Request to discharge condition numbers 8 (Environmental Protection), 19 (Tree Protection) and 20 (Compliance With Approved Tree Reports) on application 22/P/2030/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-07-08
View full details - - Clifton College Sports Club Abbots Leigh Road Abbots Leigh North Somerset BS8 3QD
Request to discharge condition numbers 5 (LEMP and Bemp), 16 (Bicycle Parking) and 23 (Community Use Agreement) on application 22/P/2030/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-06-05
View full details - - 18 Church Road Abbots Leigh North Somerset BS8 3QP
Discharge of Conditions 5 (Archaeological Work) and 6 (Construction Management Statement) on application 21/P/3232/FUH
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Leigh Lodge 3 Church Road Abbots Leigh BS8 3QP
Listed building consent for the proposed replacement of existing wooden/wire fencing with 'Estate' steel fencing to the North boundary.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-04-08
View full details - - Leigh Lodge 3 Church Road Abbots Leigh BS8 3QP
Proposed replacement of existing wooden/wire fencing with 'Estate' steel fencing to the North boundary.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-04-08
View full details - - Land Adjoining Leigh Warren Bungalows Abbots Leigh Road Abbots Leigh BS8 3QD
t Proposed creation of new vehicular access from Abbots Leigh Road.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - Leigh Farm 16 Church Road Abbots Leigh BS8 3QP
Discharge of Conditions 6 (Construction Enviromental Method Statement), 9 (Construction Method Statement), 12 (Drainage Scheme) and 13 (Archaeological Written Scheme) from application 22/P/0060/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-01-18
View full details - - Leigh Warren Bungalow Abbots Leigh Road Abbots Leigh BS8 3QD
Discharge of Condition numbers 9 (Landscaping), 12 (External Lighting), 16 (Cycle Storage), 17 (Drainage Details), 18 (Renewable Energy) and 19 (Waste Storage) on application 21/P/1526/MMA.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-12-08
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A brief summary of Abbots Leigh in Somerset
Abbots Leigh is a picturesque village and civil parish located in North Somerset, approximately 3 miles (5 km) west of Bristol's city centre. Its close proximity to Bristol makes it an attractive area for planning applications, particularly for residential developments and local amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 797 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Somerset district.
There were 6 crimes reported in the Abbots Leigh area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Abbots Leigh has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sneyd Park, Leighwoods. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Abbots Leigh includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ashton Court SSSI, Avon Gorge SSSI; 12 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Avon Gorge Woodlands. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Abbots Leigh planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.abbotsleigh.org.uk/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Abbots Leigh
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Abbots Leigh. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Abbots Leigh.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Abbots Leigh were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 17 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 8 applications
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