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38 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Portishead · updated daily · Bath and North East Somerset Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 38 · received or decided in the last 90 days

19 The Downs Portishead BS20 6EEAwaiting decisionProposed erection of a first-floor side extension with front dormer.Received 28 Oct 202626/P/2149/FUH
22 Forester Road Portishead BS20 6UWAwaiting decisionT1 Oak, T3, T4 and T6 Field Maples of MWA Root Barrier ProposalRoot Barrier is proposed to the front, side and rear of 22 Forester Road, BS20 6UW to mitigate the influence of vegetation at the left hand side of the property that has been implicated in subsidence damage. There will be root severance of T1 Oak, T3, T4 and T6 Field Maples which are subject to a Tree Preservation Order. There will be a 30 metre (approx.) barrier to the northerly elevation of the property as per MWA Root Barrier proposal. We are seeking consent to the installation of the barrier.Received 21 Oct 202626/P/2066/TPO
85 Nore Road Portishead BS20 6JZAwaiting decisionProposed Hip-to-Gable Roof alteration with 2no. dormers to the front elevation and dormer windows to the rear elevation. New first floor balcony to the front elevation and internal alterations.Received 14 Oct 202626/P/1666/FUH
6 Rose Hill Portishead BS20 6BFAwaiting decisionDead Cherry Tree at the top of our garden. Crown will be felled to 4 feet high to provide a habitat.Received 8 Oct 202626/P/1922/TPO
6 Drakes Way Portishead BS20 6LBAwaiting decisionSection 73 application to vary condition number 3 on application 23/P/0786/FUH (Proposed replacement of the existing rear balcony with new raised balcony.) to allow for the removal of the eastern privacy screen.Received 25 Sep 202626/P/1988/S73

Planning in Portishead

Approved: 94%; 123 of 127 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Portishead in the last 24 months, from Bath and North East Somerset Council's planning register.

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BS20 257 applications in the last 12 months

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Planning authority: Bath and North East Somerset Council

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 26,305 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Somerset district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Portishead area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Portishead a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Portishead has 11 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Portishead 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.portishead.gov.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Portishead, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 218 planning applications were submitted near Portishead. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (25), tree works (13), outline applications (8). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Portishead?

In the last 24 months, 218 planning applications were submitted near Portishead. The approval rate is 94%.

How long do planning decisions take near Portishead?

The average planning decision time near Portishead is 60 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 Portishead?

The planning approval rate near Portishead is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Portishead?

The most common type of planning application near Portishead is full planning applications, with 25 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Portishead?

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