Lodway, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lodway, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Lodway
Pill is a vibrant village located in North Somerset, England, approximately 4 miles northwest of Bristol city centre. As the largest settlement in the civil parish of Pill and Easton-in-Gordano, it seamlessly integrates the former hamlets of Lodway and Ham Green. The parish also extends northwest past the M5 motorway, encompassing the Royal Portbury Dock, making it a key area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bristol, City of
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol North West
- LSOA: Bristol 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lodway.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lodway.
- 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 Lodway based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Lodway.
- - 77 Springfield Avenue Shirehampton Bristol BS11 9TG
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development- Erection of a detached single-storey outbuilding located at the rear of the Garden, to be used as a home office and
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 58 Station Road Shirehampton Bristol BS11 9TY
T1 - Holly - Reduce crown overhanging neighbour garden by approx 1m. T2 - Apple - 1.5m crown reduction. T3 - Cherry - 1.5m crown reduction. T4 - Maple - 1m crown reduction. T5 - Cypress - Remove singl
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 107 Station Road Shirehampton Bristol BS11 9XA
T1 - Cherry - Fell. T2 - Evergreen magnolia - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 8 Springfield Lawns Station Road Shirehampton Bristol BS11 9TY
Pear - Reduce whole crown by 1-2m and thin out regrowth from last pruning.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 33 Hardwick Road Pill BS20 0DB
Proposed erection of a first floor side extension and conversion of loft-space including the installation of front and rear rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 15 Severn Road Pill BS20 0BA
Demolition of garage and erection of 1no. dwellinghouse, with associated works including creation of a new parking area
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 14 Watchhouse Road Pill BS20 0EP
Proposed erection of a detached outbuilding to be used as a garden room/ home office to the east of the garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-05-24
View full details - - O/S 23-24 Hardwick Road Pill BS20 0DB
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code of the intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus comprising of the erection of 1no. 10m medium wooden pole. THIS IS NOT
Status: Permitted | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - Avonside 6 Pump Square Pill BS20 0BG
Proposed erection of a single storey rear extension for the creation of a WC & Utility room and replacement of existing front bay window with patio doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-09-14
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A brief summary of Lodway in Somerset
Pill is a vibrant village located in North Somerset, England, approximately 4 miles northwest of Bristol city centre. As the largest settlement in the civil parish of Pill and Easton-in-Gordano, it seamlessly integrates the former hamlets of Lodway and Ham Green. The parish also extends northwest past the M5 motorway, encompassing the Royal Portbury Dock, making it a key area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lodway a particularly low-crime area.
Lodway has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kingsweston and Trym Valley, Shirehampton. 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 Lodway includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Severn Estuary SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Severn Estuary; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Severn Estuary; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Severn Estuary. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Lodway
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Lodway. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Lodway.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Lodway slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lodway were full planning applications (17), tree works (12), outline applications (5). 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 36 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Avonmouth planning applications
- Pill planning applications
- Easton-in-Gordano planning applications
- Shirehampton planning applications
- Ham Green planning applications
- Lower Failand planning applications
- Lawrence Weston planning applications
- Abbots Leigh planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.