Search Weston-super-Mare planning applications

71 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Weston-super-Mare · updated daily · Bath and North East Somerset Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 71 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Driving Test Centre Sunnyside Road North Weston-super-Mare BS23 3PZAwaiting decision1 Poplar - Black Poplar - 10.00 metres - Mature - Raise low canopy To 4.0m . 2 - Birch - Silver Birch - 4.00 metres - Semi-mature - Raise low canopy To 3.0m. 3 - Birch - Silver Birch - 4.00 metres - Semi-mature - Good - Raise low canopy To 3.0mReceived 3 Nov 202626/P/1930/TPO
Weston-super-Mare Railway Station Station Road Weston-super-Mare BS23 1XYAwaiting decisionRequest to discharge condition 3 (All works and finishes matching original) on Listed Building Consent 24/P/1307/LBCReceived 2 Nov 202626/P/2245/AOC
29 Locking Road Weston-super-Mare BS23 3BZAwaiting decisionSection 73 Application to vary condition 2 on application 23/P/1255/FUL (Extensions and alterations to 2-storey Public House (Bristol Hotel) including an additional floor, and alterations to 4 George Street, and other external works at the site to including on-site refuse and cycle storages areas, to provide 8 dwellings in total comprising 6 townhouses and 2 second floor flats at The Bristol Hotel 29 Locking Road / 2 George Street and 4 George Street, Weston-super-Mare BS23 3BZ) to regularise the as-built elevations.Received 27 Oct 202626/P/2211/S73
22 Boulevard Weston-super-Mare BS23 1NAAwaiting decisionProposed replacement of damaged timber windows with new aluminium windows to match existing.Received 26 Oct 202626/P/2206/FUL
Flat 1 Emberholme 28 Arundell Road Weston-super-Mare BS23 2QQAwaiting decisionAsh (1) - Reduce crown height by 2.5m width by 1.5m to old cut points. Ash (2) - Reduce crown height by 3m width by 1.5m to old cut pointsReceived 22 Oct 202626/P/2165/TRCA

Planning in Weston-super-Mare

Approved: 89%; 292 of 319 decided
Decision time: about 10 weeks; on average

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

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BS23 282 applications in the last 12 months

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About Weston-super-Mare

Weston-super-Mare is a vibrant seaside town and civil parish located in the North Somerset unitary district, approximately 20 miles south-west of Bristol, nestled between Worlebury Hill and Bleadon Hill. With a population of 82,418 recorded in the 2021 census, the town offers a rich coastal environment that may influence planning applications related to residential, commercial, and recreational developments. The town has a population of approximately 76,143 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Weston-Super-Mare district.

Property prices in Weston-super-Mare show an average sale price of £294,529, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Weston-super-Mare 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 Weston-super-Mare a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Weston-super-Mare has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Weston-super-Mare 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 https://www.wsm-tc.gov.uk.

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In the last 24 months, 389 planning applications were submitted near Weston-super-Mare. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were tree works (99), full planning applications (88), discharge of conditions (37). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (40% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Weston-super-Mare?

In the last 24 months, 389 planning applications were submitted near Weston-super-Mare. The approval rate is 89%.

How long do planning decisions take near Weston-super-Mare?

The average planning decision time near Weston-super-Mare is 68 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 Weston-super-Mare?

The planning approval rate near Weston-super-Mare is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Weston-super-Mare?

The most common type of planning application near Weston-super-Mare is tree works applications, with 99 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Weston-super-Mare?

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