Search Congresbury planning applications

15 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Congresbury · updated daily · Bath and North East Somerset Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 15 · received or decided in the last 90 days

The Vicarage Station Road Congresbury BS49 5DXAwaiting decisionSycamore (33) - Remove low 1.5? branch on North side at 7.5m above ground level to clear BT wire. Reason - Low branch interfering with BT wire running from pole to Old School Room Sycamore (34) - Cut back low branch at 8m above ground level on South-East around BT wire to give 1m min. clearance to wires. Reason - Large low branches rubbing BT wires running from pole to Refectory.Received 20 Oct 202626/P/2101/TPO
Congresbury Community Cafe Bridge House High Street Congresbury BS49 5JAAwaiting decisionProposed erection of a single storey extension to the North-West Elevation and siting of PV panels. Replacement of existing courtyard gates with new.Received 19 Oct 202626/P/2143/FUL
Kent Cottage Kent Road Congresbury BS49 5BAAwaiting decisionProposed conversion and extension of existing detached garage to form self-contained holiday accommodation.Received 19 Oct 202626/P/1976/FUL
Yeo Bank High Street Congresbury BS49 5JAAwaiting decisionT1 yew - prune back to near boundary which is approx 1m. T2 yew - prune back to near boundary which is approx 1mReceived 6 Oct 202626/P/1670/TRCA
Walnut Tree House 3 Walnut Tree Court Congresbury BS49 5ENAwaiting decisionCrown reduction (30%) to previous pruning points for Plumb Cherry (no.1). 1 Liquid Amber (no. 2). 3 Birch (no's 3, 4, and 5)Received 24 Sep 202626/P/1896/TRCA

Planning in Congresbury

Approved: 96%; 54 of 56 decided
Decision time: about 11 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Congresbury in the last 24 months, from Bath and North East Somerset Council's planning register.

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Around Congresbury

Postcode districts

BS49 137 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Bath and North East Somerset Council

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About Congresbury

Congresbury is a charming village and civil parish situated on the northwestern slopes of the Mendip Hills in North Somerset, England. With a population of 3,497 as of 2011, it is conveniently located along the A370, just 13 miles south of Bristol and 7 miles east of Weston-super-Mare. The village is traversed by the Congresbury Yeo river and also encompasses the nearby hamlet of Brinsea, making it an appealing area for planning applications related to residential and commercial development. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,725 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Somerset district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Congresbury area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Congresbury a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Congresbury has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Congresbury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Congresbury, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Congresbury. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (19), full planning applications (16), tree works (10).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Congresbury?

In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Congresbury. The approval rate is 96%.

How long do planning decisions take near Congresbury?

The average planning decision time near Congresbury is 76 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Congresbury?

The planning approval rate near Congresbury is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Congresbury?

The most common type of planning application near Congresbury is discharge of conditions, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Congresbury?

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