Portishead, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Portishead, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Portishead 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 Portishead
Portishead is a vibrant town and civil parish in North Somerset, England, with a population of 26,366 as of the 2021 Census. Situated on the picturesque Severn Estuary, it lies directly across from Cardiff and Newport in Wales, and is conveniently located 8 miles west of Bristol and 18 miles northeast of Weston-super-Mare. This strategic location makes Portishead an appealing area for planning applications, with opportunities for development and community enhancement.
Population: 26,305 (2021)
District: North Somerset
Website: http://www.portishead.gov.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Somerset
- LSOA: North Somerset 006I
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Portishead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Portishead.
- 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 Portishead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
37 planning applications found near Portishead.
- - Land To The Rear Of 69 South Road Portishead
Request to discharge conditions 3 (Construction Method Statement), 4 (Surface Water Drainage) and 11 (Walling and Roofing Materials) on application 24/P/1941/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - 26/P/1377/AOC - Land To The Rear Of 69 South Road Portishead
Request to discharge conditions 3 (Construction Method Statement), 4 (Surface Water Drainage) and 11 (Walling and Roofing Materials) on application 24/P/1941/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-07-01 - 26/P/1286/TPO - 25 White Lodge Park Portishead BS20 7HH
Cedar (T1) Reduce lateral stems by up to 3.5 mtrs (suitable grow points) over drive way and neighbours property only Reason: Carrrying out these works will have little change to Physiological health.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-06-24 - 26/P/1200/TRCA - 7 Woodhill Road Portishead BS20 7EU
T1 - Pittosporum - Reduce crown by up to 2m. T2 - Bay - Reduce crown by up to 3m in height and up to 2m laterally.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-06-08 - 26/P/1201/TRCA - 5A Woodhill Road Portishead BS20 7EU
T1 - Holm Oak - Reduce crown by up to 3m.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-06-08 - 26/P/1016/LBC - Fedden Village Nore Road Portishead BS20 7HN
Listed Building Consent for the installation of solar panels on south facing roof.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-05-14 - - 1 - 5 La Sainte Portishead
T1 - Yew: prune back all branches overhanging the electrical substation wall to the wall, to allow the aerial removal and replacement of electrical equipment. This work is necessary and urgent and exe
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 33 Rippleside Portishead BS20 6ND
Certification of Lawful Development for the installation of a 1m handrail to existing sloped stairs to the front of the property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 24 Albert Road Portishead BS20 6PP
Proposed demolition of existing detached garage, conservatory and rear extension. Erection of a part two-storey, part single-storey rear extension, window alterations to all elevations and expansion o
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Pavement Of 6 Slade Road Portishead BS20 6BS
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code of the intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus comprising of the installation of 1no. 12m medium wooden pole. THIS IS
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 43A Nore Road Portishead BS20 6JY
Proposed erection of a two storey side extension with rear balcony and infill entryway extension. Thermal upgrade of existing dwelling, including; replacement of existing roof with new including the i
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 24 High Street Portishead BS20 6EN
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed replacement and refurbishment of the existing materials within an existing covered garden structure associated with the restaurant premises.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 36 Slade Road Portishead BS20 6BW
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed erection of a single storey rear infill extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 71 Slade Road Portishead BS20 6AP
Proposed demolition of existing single storey lean-to and erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Pavement Outside 6 Slade Road Portishead BS20 6BS
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code of the intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus comprising of the installation of 1no. 12m medium pole. THIS IS NOT A P
Status: Permitted | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 121A High Street Portishead
T1 - Juglans regia - Fell and grind out remaining stump.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 26 White Lodge Park Portishead BS20 7HH
Cedar (T1) Remove x1 Primary lateral stem back to main stem. See Photo. Raise crown to 2.5 mtr from ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 4 Nore Road Portishead BS20 7HN
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory with subsequent erection of a single storey rear extension. Creation of a front canopy and alteration/extension of front roofing alongside the enclosure of
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 64 High Street Portishead BS20 6EH
Creation of a Banking Hub and replacement of existing shopfront and door. Installation of ATM within new shopfront; new louvre apertures and replacement of the existing condenser on the side elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 64 High Street Portishead BS20 6EH
Advertisement Consent for the installation of an ACM panel featuring externally illuminated individual Banking Hub lettering alongside the Post Office logo and 1no. externally illuminated projecting s
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-06
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A brief summary of Portishead in Somerset
Portishead is a vibrant town and civil parish in North Somerset, England, with a population of 26,366 as of the 2021 Census. Situated on the picturesque Severn Estuary, it lies directly across from Cardiff and Newport in Wales, and is conveniently located 8 miles west of Bristol and 18 miles northeast of Weston-super-Mare. This strategic location makes Portishead an appealing area for planning applications, with opportunities for development and community enhancement. The settlement has a population of approximately 26,305 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Somerset district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Portishead a particularly low-crime area.
Portishead has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Portishead Woodhill Road, Portishead Court Farm Environs, Portishead East Wood, 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 Portishead includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Portishead Pier to Black Nore SSSI, Weston Big Wood 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Portishead planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.portishead.gov.uk/. 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 Portishead
In the last 24 months, 68 planning applications were submitted near Portishead. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Portishead may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Portishead slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Portishead were full planning applications (27), tree works (14), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 51 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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: 35 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 31 applications
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