Pill, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pill, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Pill
Pill is a vibrant village in North Somerset, positioned on the southern bank of the River Avon, approximately 4 miles northwest of Bristol city centre. As the largest settlement in the civil parish of Pill and Easton-in-Gordano, it has grown to incorporate the former hamlets of Lodway and Ham Green. The area also includes the Royal Portbury Dock to the northwest, making it an important locality for planning applications related to both residential and commercial development.
District: Pill and Easton-in-Gordano
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Somerset
- LSOA: North Somerset 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pill.
- 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 Pill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Pill.
- - 79 Ham Green Pill BS20 0HF
Proposed erection of a single-storey rear infill extension, extension of existing front porch and first-floor extension to the South elevation. Fenestration alterations throughout including the creati
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 63 Westward Drive Pill BS20 0JW
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (plans) attached to planning permission 25/P/0680/FUH (Proposed erection of a part two- storey and single storey side and rear extension with extended garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 28 Lodway Pill BS20 0DQ
T3 - Lime - Reduce crown by 4 metres in height and 2 metres laterally. Tree situated in close proximity neighbouring properties. Tree was last pruned in 2008 so we would like to repeat previous works
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 7 Cabot Way Pill BS20 0HD
Proposed creation of a first-floor atop the existing dwelling, removal of existing porch extensions and creation of pitched roofing on existing flat-roof attached annexe. Fenestration alterations to a
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 7 Cabot Way Pill BS20 0HD
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposal to construct a first floor extension (additional storey) to existing dwellinghouse, to a maximum height of 7.55 metres.
Status: Permitted | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - O/S 53 Crockerne Drive Pill BS20 0LE
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code of the intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus comprising of the erection of 2no. 9m light wooden poles. THIS IS NOT A
Status: Permitted | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - S/O 71-101 Crockerne Drive Pill BS20 0LE
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code of the intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus comprising of the erection of 1no. 9m light wooden pole. THIS IS NOT A
Status: Permitted | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 40 Ham Green Pill BS20 0HA
Proposed demolition of existing detached garage and erection of 1no. new dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-08-16
View full details - - O/S Unit 2 The Old Workshop Church Walk Pill BS20 0AJ
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code of the intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus comprising of the installation 1no. medium wooden pole. THIS IS NOT A P
Status: Permitted | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - 7 Cabot Way Pill BS20 0HD
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposal to construct a first floor extension (additional storey) to existing dwellinghouse, to a maximum height of 7.65 metres
Status: Rejected | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - 64 Ham Green Pill BS20 0HB
Proposed erection of a single storey side extension with a PVCu replica tile roof following demolition of the existing shed.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - 23 Brookside Pill North Somerset BS20 0JX
T - 1 Oak cut branches back to fence line 20-25 ft.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Pill in Somerset
Pill is a vibrant village in North Somerset, positioned on the southern bank of the River Avon, approximately 4 miles northwest of Bristol city centre. As the largest settlement in the civil parish of Pill and Easton-in-Gordano, it has grown to incorporate the former hamlets of Lodway and Ham Green. The area also includes the Royal Portbury Dock to the northwest, making it an important locality for planning applications related to both residential and commercial development. It sits within the Pill and Easton-in-Gordano district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Pill a particularly low-crime area.
Pill 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 Pill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Severn Estuary SSSI; 6 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pill 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.
Planning Activity in Pill
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Pill. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Pill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Pill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Pill were full planning applications (14), tree works (6), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Lodway planning applications
- Ham Green planning applications
- Easton-in-Gordano planning applications
- Avonmouth planning applications
- Lower Failand planning applications
- Shirehampton planning applications
- Abbots Leigh planning applications
- Failand 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.