Planning Applications in
North Somerset
North Somerset has a population of approximately 215,000 and is part of the South West region. Search any postcode in North Somerset to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.
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Based on 200 applications tracked between 2025-10-20 and 2026-02-10.
Full
47% of all applications
Householder
14% of all applications
Tree Works
11% of all applications
Demolition
9% of all applications
Non-Material Amendment
6% of all applications
Change of Use
4% of all applications
North Somerset Planning Statistics
Data period: 2025-10-20 to 2026-02-10 · Updated 13 March 2026
Planning Battles in North Somerset
Notable planning controversies and disputes that have shaped development in the North Somerset area.
Roots Commercial Allotments Saga
2023-202550-acre meadow near Long Ashton transformed into 'allotments for the 21st century' with 700 rentable plots starting April 2023. Over 1,000 objections over green belt erosion, traffic, commercialization. Called 'Britain's most controversial allotments'. Council issued enforcement notices but operators claimed permitted development rights. Finally secured full planning permission in July 2025 after two-year battle.
Why this matters: Test case for commercial development on green belt using agricultural permitted development rights. Shows how 'allotments' can become commercial operations.
EPIC Office Campus (US Tech Firm HQ)
2024-202590-acre office campus in Long Ashton for US healthcare tech firm's European HQ, promising 2,000 jobs but on prime green belt land. Submitted 2024, faced 684 objections (vs 43 supports). Former MP Liam Fox called it 'inappropriate' and 'Bristol-skewed'. Government backed for investment.
Why this matters: Major economic development vs green belt protection clash. Jobs creation argument strong but environmental opposition vocal.
Green Belt Housing Battles
2024-2025381-home proposal north of Nailsea on green belt (2024) faced 310 objections. 70-home appeal in Congresbury granted in November 2024 despite council refusal. Multiple proposals advancing via appeal process.
Why this matters: Green belt protection failing at appeal. Council often refuses but inspectors override on housing supply grounds.
Major Developments to Watch in North Somerset
Large-scale projects and developments that are shaping the future of North Somerset.
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What Makes Planning in North Somerset Different
- Local Plan 2041 in development (2026-2041 period)
- Council planning backlog worsened in 2024 - applicants asked to pause update requests
- Green Belt Assessments republished November 2025
Must deliver around 1,593 homes annually under NPPF. October 2023 Local Plan changes dropped green belt deletion plans but reduced housing targets by about 5,000 units.
Key Areas in North Somerset
Area between Bristol and coast. Major green belt pressure, especially around Weston-super-Mare and Bristol fringes. Former RAF碱base closures creating development opportunities.
Recent Planning Applications in North Somerset
Latest applications submitted to North Somerset council.
Non-material amendment to application 25/P/2579/FUH (Proposed erection of a single storey rear extension to facilitate a utility room.) to allow for an alteration to the external facing materials from render to buff coloured facing brick with blue engineering brick detailing.
48 Corondale Road Weston-super-Mare BS22 8PY
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed hip to gable loft conversion with 1no. rear dormer.
34 Oldville Avenue Clevedon BS21 6HG
Request to discharge conditions 7 (Construction Phasing Plan), 8 (Development Project Plan), 11 (CEMP), 13 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme), 14 (Scheme to Treat and Remove Suspended Solids from Surface Water), 15 (Foul Water Scheme), 16 (Details of Road, Cycle and Car Parking), 18 (Details of Hard and Soft Landscape Works), 19 (Details of Soft Landscaping), 20 (Landscape Management Plan), 21 (Tree Protection Fencing), 24 (Up to date Ecology Statement), 26 (External Lighting Plan), 27 (Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Management Plan), 28 (Pre-Demolition checks), 30 (Protective measures around Ecological Features to be Retained), 32 (Assessment of Contamination), 33 (Remediation Scheme), 37 (Sustainability Strategy), 38 (Lifetime Homes), 40 (Street Lighting), 41 (Levels), 42 (Hard Surfacing), 43 (Samples for Surfaces of Footways and Pedestrian Areas), 45 (Boundary Treatments), 46 (Meter Boxes) and 48 (Waste Disposal Strategy) from application 13/P/0997/OT2.
Phase 3 Locking Parklands Locking Moor Road Weston-super-Mare
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed erection of a timber outbuilding following demolition of the existing timber fence and gate.
23 Netherways Clevedon BS21 7YU
T1827 Magnolia / Cherry - limb growing towards the building should be reduced back to 1m from the glass fence and the tree crown lifted to a height of 3m; T1406 Prunus - crown lift to 2.5m from ground level; T1405 Holly - cut back to provide a 2m clearance; T2980 Turkey Oak - branches are removed over the shed to gain a 2m clearance; T2981 Holm Oak - crown is lifted to 4m and the canopy reduced back to the shrub bed kerb line; T2982 Poplar - major deadwood is removed, the crown is lifted to 4m and the canopy reduced back to the shrub bed kerb line; T2983 Holm Oak - crown is lifted to 4m and the canopy reduced back to the shrub bed kerb line; T2984 Norway Maple - crown is lifted to 4m and the canopy reduced back to the shrub bed kerb line; T1401 Beech - remove major deadwood and crown lift to 4m from ground level;
67 Beach Road Weston-super-Mare BS23 4BG
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Data Sources
- Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
- North Somerset council planning portal — planning.n-somerset.gov.uk
- Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
- Data last refreshed: 13 March 2026