How long do planning decisions take near Portbury?

The average planning decision time near Portbury is 34 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 Portbury?

The planning approval rate near Portbury is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Portbury?

The most common type of planning application near Portbury is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Portbury?

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Portbury, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Portbury, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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About Portbury

Portbury is a village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, under the unitary authority of North Somerset. The parish encompasses the hamlet of Sheepway, nestled on moorland at the northern edge of the Gordano valley, conveniently positioned between the Gordano services on the M5 motorway and Portishead, close to the Royal Portbury Dock. With a population of 827, Portbury offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to key transport links, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications.

Population: 948 (2021)

District: North Somerset

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Area Information

Admin district: North Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: North Somerset
LSOA: North Somerset 001D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Portbury.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Portbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Portbury.

- Elm Tree Farm Sheepway Portbury BS20 7TF
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 23/P/1900/FUL (Replacement (demolition) of existing commercial and storage buildings with 2no. new buildings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-03-10
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- Gordano Rugby Football Club Caswell Lane Portbury BS20 7UF
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed installation of a 13.95 kW solar array to the roof of the rugby club.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-09-06
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- Gordano Rugby Football Club Caswell Lane Portbury BS20 7UF
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed installation of a 13.95 kW solar array to the roof of the rugby club to reduce operating costs.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-07-31
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A brief summary of Portbury in Somerset

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Portbury includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Portbury

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Portbury. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 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 Portbury.

The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Portbury were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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