North Weston, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Weston, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in North Weston are administered by Bath And North East Somerset Council. View the full Bath And North East Somerset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About North Weston
North Weston is a village located within the civil parish of Portishead in North Somerset, England. Nestled between Portishead and Weston-in-Gordano, it had a population of 3,890 according to the 2001 census. This charming village is an important consideration for anyone researching planning applications in the area, given its proximity to both urban and rural amenities.
District: Portishead
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Somerset
- LSOA: North Somerset 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near North Weston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Weston.
- 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 North Weston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near North Weston.
- 26/P/1126/FUL - 33 Hollis Avenue Portishead BS20 6TQ
Proposed erection of a single storey detatched out-building to the rear garden to form a self-contained annexe ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-05-27 - 26/P/1093/TRCA - 4 Clarence Gardens Portishead BS20 6BN
T1 crown reduction of two meters
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-05-26 - 26/P/1046/FUH - 23 The Garstons Portishead BS20 6QU
Proposed erection of a single storey front extension to the existing detached dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-05-18 - - 10 Parsonage Court Portishead BS20 6PH
T1 - hornbeam. prune back branches going towards property by 2m. T6 Sycamore Raise canopy over road to 4m.T5 Horse chestnut Raise canopy over road to 4m. T24 Hybrid Poplar Remove to ground level. T25-
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 3 Bristol Road Portishead BS20 6PZ
Retrospective application for the conversion of garage/workshop to form a bedroom.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 117A High Street Portishead BS20 6PT
Proposed erection of a detached garden shed for bin, cycle and associated storage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Clarence House Greystoke Business Centre High Street Portishead BS20 6PY
T1 Beech tree crown lift to 4 metres and remove any deadwood over neighbours garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 105 High Street Portishead BS20 6PT
Retrospective application for the change of use of Offices (Use Class E(II)) to form 1no. Dwelling (Use Class C3).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Capenor Court Cottage 45 St Marys Road Portishead BS20 6QS
Listed building consent for replacement timber windows and doors; replacement of oil central heating with air source heat pump sited back of outhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 3 Clarence Gardens Portishead BS20 6BN
Cypress x2 (T1 & (T2) Fell.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 7 Clarence Gardens Portishead BS20 6BN
Beech (T1) Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 113 High Street Portishead BS20 6PT
Proposed flat roof over the internal courtyard and conversion of the existing store to a family room. Replacement of windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-07-08
View full details - - Petersfield Elderly Persons Home Church Road South Portishead BS20 6PU
Demolition of existing care home and erection of 38no. retirement living apartments, including communal facilities, access, car parking and landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-06-16
View full details - - 35 Cadbury Road Portishead BS20 6QF
Certificate of lawful development for the conversion of an existing garage to a playroom and store. Removal of the garage door and installation of bi-fold doors to the rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-04-25
View full details - - 10 Capenor Close Portishead BS20 6RH
Proposed erection of a combined two storey and first floor rear extension (east elevation) with internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of North Weston in Somerset
North Weston is a village located within the civil parish of Portishead in North Somerset, England. Nestled between Portishead and Weston-in-Gordano, it had a population of 3,890 according to the 2001 census. This charming village is an important consideration for anyone researching planning applications in the area, given its proximity to both urban and rural amenities. It sits within the Portishead district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes North Weston a particularly low-crime area.
North Weston 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around North Weston includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Portishead Pier to Black Nore SSSI, Weston Big Wood SSSI, Severn Estuary SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Severn Estuary; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Severn Estuary; 1 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 North Weston
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near North Weston. Of these, 91% 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 North Weston.
At 69 days on average, decisions near North Weston slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near North Weston were full planning applications (15), tree works (7), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 28 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 17 applications
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.