How long do planning decisions take near Middle Bridge?

The average planning decision time near Middle Bridge is 69 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 Middle Bridge?

The planning approval rate near Middle Bridge is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Middle Bridge?

The most common type of planning application near Middle Bridge is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Middle Bridge?

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Middle Bridge, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Middle Bridge, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: North Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: North Somerset
LSOA: North Somerset 004C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Middle Bridge.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Middle Bridge.

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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...)
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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Middle Bridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Middle Bridge.

- 2 Burford Close Portishead BS20 6XY
Demolition of existing conservatory and proposed construction of a two-storey rear extension and alterations to the existing single storey roof to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-05
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- 51 The Bramleys Portishead BS20 7LL
Proposed demolition of the existing conservatory and erection of a new single storey rear extension and partial conversion of the existing garage into a gym and playroom.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-06
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- 11 Conference Close Portishead BS20 7LX
Proposed erection of a link extension between existing detached garage and the dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-12-17
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- Footpath Adjacent To 34 Conference Avenue Portishead BS20 7LF
Notification of works permitted under Part 15, Class B, of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015; proposed upgrade to the transformer at existing elect
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-12-17
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- 4 Conference Avenue Portishead BS20 7LF
Proposed erection of a new first floor side extension over the existing lounge.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-02-03
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- 21 Winford Close Portishead BS20 6YG
Proposed erection of a single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-04-25
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- 13 Tudor Road Portishead BS20 6UR
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory, proposed erection of a single storey rear extension and creation of covered car port and landscaping alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-12-11
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- 27 Exeter Road Portishead North Somerset BS20 6YE
Prior approval request for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a pitched roof that would 1) extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.50 metres; 2) have a maximum height o
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-03-24
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- Beech Barn Portbury Common Portishead BS20 7TA
Proposed erection of a 1.5 storey covered car port and storage area to the East of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Middle Bridge in Somerset

Middle Bridge is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Middle Bridge a particularly low-crime area.

Middle Bridge has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Portishead Woodhill Road, Portishead Court Farm Environs, Portishead West Hill and Welly Bottom. 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.

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Planning Activity in Middle Bridge

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Middle Bridge. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Middle Bridge.

At 69 days on average, decisions near Middle Bridge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Middle Bridge were full planning applications (13), outline applications (5), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 54% 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, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.

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