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Planning appeals in North Somerset Council, 2025

74 appeals decided in 2025, 27% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.

  1. Dismissed22 December 2025· other3372394
    35 Whitecross Road, Weston Super Mare, BS23 1EN

    retention of retail unit and conversion of storage area to 2 1 -bed flats

  2. Dismissed22 December 2025· minor3367350
    Bishops Farm, Bishops Road, Cleeve, North Somerset, BS49 4NF

    change of use of an agricultural building and land forming the curtilage of the building to 1no. dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and associated building operations

  3. Dismissed12 December 2025· minor3367341
    Manor Farm, Valley Road, Portishead, BS20 8JZ

    Demolition of existing agricultural building and redevelopment of site to provide a minimum of four dwellings and a maximum of eight dwellings

  4. Allowed5 December 2025· minor3366616
    45-47 High Street, Nailsea, BS48 1AW

    change of use of existing vacant commercial floorspace (Use Class E) to create four residential dwellings

  5. Notice upheld3 December 2025· enforcement3344918
    72 Walton Road, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 6AN
  6. Notice upheld3 December 2025· enforcement3344917
    72 Walton Road, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 6AN

    Without planning permission, the erection of a fence, fence and gate posts, and gates on the east boundary of the property on Walton Road and fence on the north boundary of the property on Valley Road. The location of the fence, posts and gates on the east boundary and fence on the north boundary are shown edged blue on the attached plan, on the Land edged red, also on the attached plan

  7. Dismissed2 December 2025· householder3373876
    27 Penrice Close, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS22 9AH

    Demolition of existing garage and side lean to canopy and proposed raising of the roof to create an additional storey including erection of a rear extension of the same height and 5no. rooflights

  8. Allowed1 December 2025· major3365348
    Old Police Building Stuart Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 3XN

    demolition of existing buildings and development of 39 houses with associated roads and parking

  9. Dismissed11 November 2025· minor3366314
    Land to Southeast of Wood Lane, Clapton in Gordano, BS20 7RQ

    erection up to 5 to 6 no. dwellinghouses

  10. Notice upheld13 October 2025· enforcement3348649
    Land Adjacent to Abbots Leigh Kennels, Pill Road, Bristol, North Somerset, BS8 3RD
  11. Notice upheld13 October 2025· enforcement3348648
    Land Adjacent to Abbots Leigh Kennels , Pill Road , Bristol , North Somerset , BS8 3RD

    the material change of use of the land to a mixed use of agricultural use and a B8 storage use, primarily consisting of the storage of stone

  12. Allowed3 October 2025· minor3367493
    68 Beach Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 4BG

    erection of a new detached dwelling following demolition of a detached garage block

  13. Dismissed3 October 2025· minor3357628
    Star Inn, Stone-Edge Batch, Tickenham, Clevedon, BS21 6SE

    erection of 5no. dwellings, following demolition of the existing building

  14. Dismissed29 September 2025· minor3364481
    131 High Street, Weston Super Mare, BS23 1HN

    conversion of vacant retail unit (Use Class E) on ground, mezzanine and first floors to create 5no. studio apartments

  15. Allowed29 September 2025· minor3363019
    131 High Street, Weston Super Mare, BS23 1HN

    the change of use from a cafe (Class E) with ancillary accommodation at first floor to a large house in multiple occupation for up to 8no. people with office and communal areas at ground floor (sui generis)

  16. Dismissed26 September 2025· minor3365815
    Land to South of Orchard Lee, 7 Backwell Hill Road, Backwell, BS48 3PL

    Permission in Principle for the erection of 3no 1.5 storey dwellings

  17. Dismissed26 September 2025· minor3365267
    33 Flat 4 Whitecross Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1EN

    Proposed frontage elevational and curtilage changes including removal of traditional shopfront, replacement elevation, boundary wall and gate

  18. Dismissed26 September 2025· minor3364934
    2 North Lane, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1QR

    Retrospective application for the rebuild of fire-damaged property comprising removal of 2no. existing pitched roofs, erection of 1no. replacement pitched roof with increased ridge height and 1no. flat roof, replacement wall on 1st floor rear elevation, replacement and altered windows on south and north elevations, re-instatement of 1no. door opening, reduction of barge board depth, re-rendering of external walls, and installation of 2no. rooflights

  19. Dismissed26 September 2025· minor3363791
    66 Dundry Lane, Dundry, Bristol, BS41 8JQ

    for a change of use of agricultural buildings to 2no. dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)

  20. Dismissed26 September 2025· minor3356972
    Land to the East (Builders Yard) of the Guide Hut, Weston Road, Long Ashton, BS41 9BJ

    for up to 7 detached dwellings and garages with associated access and parking

  21. Dismissed17 September 2025· householder3369013
    6 Herbert Road, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 7ND

    removal of existing front boundary wall and creation of off-road parking including dropped kerb and landscaping alterations to the front of the property

  22. Dismissed17 September 2025· minor3366446
    8 Charlton Avenue, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 4HN

    ‘replace existing detached garage with new dwelling.’

  23. Dismissed17 September 2025· minor3362265
    Bristol Road, Wraxall, BS48 1NE

    Installation of a novel hydro turbine and the provision of 3no. gypsy/traveller pitches

  24. Allowed11 September 2025· advert3361072
    Land Adjacent to 1-3 New Bristol Road, BS22 6AD, Worle, BS22 6AD

    Erection of a D6 small format illuminated advertisement display

  25. Dismissed2 September 2025· minor3364470
    Open Space, Trendlewood Way, Nailsea, BS48 4TA

    Construction of 1 No detached dwelling

  26. Allowed22 August 2025· minor3365392
    Four Winds Farm, Brinsea Batch, Congresbury, North Somerset, BS49 5JP

    Agricultural unit located on Brinsea Batch, see supporting statement and drawing package for full information

  27. Dismissed11 August 2025· minor3359137
    Black Rock Quarry, Valley Road, Weston-in-Gordano, North Somerset, BS20 8JY

    outline application for construction of 7 No workshops/machine shops with landscape matters reserved

  28. Dismissed4 August 2025· minor3361731
    Land at Panorama, Tickenham Hill, Tickenham, North Somerset, BS21 6SH

    1 new detached residential dwelling

  29. Dismissed29 July 2025· householder3366001
    100 Elm Tree Road, Locking, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS24 8EJ

    a wooden Dutch Barn style garage

  30. Dismissed29 July 2025· minor3361548
    Naish Farm , Naish Hill, Clapton-in-gordano, North Somerset, BS20 7RZ

    retention of gateway access installed by National Grid as part of the Hinkley Point Scheme. Entrance to be reduced in size with construction of boundary wall to create gated vehicular access

  31. Dismissed28 July 2025· minor3361403
    29 Hollis Avenue, Portishead, North Somerset, BS20 6TQ

    construction of a 2-Bedroom bungalow

  32. Dismissed25 July 2025· commercial3366610
    154 Old Church Road, Clevedon, BS21 7TU

    the erection of a freestanding internally illuminated small format advertising display

  33. Allowed4 July 2025· householder3363658
    29 Bleadon Hill, Weston Super Mare, BS24 9JE

    a single storey extension to the front and replacement of bay windows to glazed doors with Juliette balconies

  34. Allowed4 July 2025· minor3359734
    Purn Farm Grainstore, Accomodation Road, Bleadon, Somerset, BS24 0AP

    the installation of a 20m high FLI ATS1301 lattice tower, 3No. antennas, 2No. 0.6m dishes, 1No. GPS Node, and 2No. ground-based equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto. To be situated within an 8x8m compound with 3m steel palisade fence

  35. Dismissed19 June 2025· householder3358318
    10 Links Road, Uphill, North Somerset, BS23 4XX

    erection of a first floor balcony to the front

  36. Dismissed17 June 2025· minor3359794
    Land To West of Three Oak Stables, , Iwood Lane, , Bristol, BS40 5AA

    the erection of ancillary agricultural storage on land used for agricultural purposes, along with access to site, installation of new gates, fencing, landscaping, and associated works

  37. Dismissed17 June 2025· householder3357170
    Park Batch, Park Lane, Blagdon, North Somerset, BS40 7SB

    erection of an oak frame carport

  38. Allowed17 June 2025· minor3355032
    Churchill Road Business Centre, Churchill Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 3HD

    change of use of a proportion of first floor from Class E (gym) use to 1 No. 3-bed C3 residential unit and the conversion of roof space to form second floor with 2no 1 -bed C3 residential units. Dormer introduced to the north roof slope. Existing Class E use to be retained to ground floor

  39. Dismissed12 June 2025· major3349043
    Land off Stowey Road, Yatton, North Somerset, BS49 4HS

    up to 34 no. dwellings including 10 no. affordable dwellings (30%), vehicular access from Stowey Road and associated works

  40. Dismissed9 June 2025· minor3357976
    Portishead Cruising Club, Pump Square, Pill, Bristol, BS20 0BG

    Change of use from Old Pill Ferry Terminal Building to Clubhouse with storage, workshop and boat yard facilities

  41. Allowed5 June 2025· householder3363435
    8 Court Lane, Clevedon, BS21 6TE

    double garage extension/conversion to form habitable annexe

  42. Dismissed5 June 2025· householder3362493
    The Grange Kingdown, Winford, Bristol, BS40 8DP

    demolition of existing conservatory and dormer windows and proposed extensions to the south and west with garage / home office extension to east

  43. Dismissed15 May 2025· minor3356034
    Birchwood, Cadbury Camp Lane, Clapton in Gordano, BS20 7SA

    demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement self -build dwelling, alterations to existing garage and ancillary works

  44. Dismissed15 May 2025· minor3347419
    Land North Of North Hill Farm, East Dundry Lane, Dundry, BS41 8NJ

    demolition of existing agricultural barn, erection of residential dwelling, extension of residential curtilage and ancillary works

  45. Dismissed13 May 2025· minor3345273
    12 Clevedon Road, Tickenham, Clevedon, BS21 6QT

    to demolish agricultural building and erect 2 dwellings with shared access

  46. Dismissed10 April 2025· householder3354069
    Staddlestone House, Sandy Lane, Abbots Leigh, North Somerset, BS8 3SA

    the erection of a new detached single storey outbuilding for use incidental to the main dwelling

  47. Dismissed9 April 2025· householder3358784
    Garden to the Rear of, 21 Walnut Close, Nailsea, North Somerset, BS48 4YH

    the erection of new double garage in rear garden, for ample around vehicle space for wheelchair access vehicle, with some storage space, and alteration to existing patio (which was the concrete base to the original prefab garage) to create off road hard standing for vehicle. Reduction in height of walls either side to create visibility splay for safety for driver and pedestrians when crossing existing pavement to hardstanding, or road accordingly. The hardstanding is sufficient in size to site the vehicle while entering or exiting the vehicle so as not to cause any obstruction to the pavement at those moment

  48. Allowed8 April 2025· householder3361232
    23 Bishops Road, Cleeve, Somerset, BS49 4NQ

    Erection of double garage

  49. Allowed8 April 2025· major3354477
    23 Dark Lane, Backwell, BS48 3NT

    up to 125 dwellings (Class C3) with access off Dark Lane

  50. Dismissed4 April 2025· major3355982
    Land off Moor Lane, Backwell, Somerset, BS48 3LL

    for the demolition of "Even Keel" and the erection of up to 35 dwellings, public open space, landscaping, sustainable urban drainage system and engineering works, with vehicular access off Moor Lane

  51. Dismissed3 April 2025· minor3346103
    Land at Burnt House Farm, North End Road, Yatton, BS49 4GH

    Erection of 1 new dwelling

  52. Allowed1 April 2025· householder3358700
    24 The Grove, Winscombe, BS25 1JH

    Erection of an enlarged shed to the front of the dwelling

  53. Allowed28 March 2025· householder3359903
    Glen Orchy Lake Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7JA

    side and front extensions to the property

  54. Allowed28 March 2025· minor3356986
    Hidden Valley Farm , Littleton Lane, Winford, BS40 8HF

    Conversion of an agricultural barn into 1 dwelling (Use Class C3) with operational development including installation of windows, door, exterior walls and replacement of roofing material

  55. Dismissed21 March 2025· minor3358531
    South Hill Cottages , Bridgwater Road, Bleadon, Somerset, BS24 0BD

    construction of new dwelling

  56. Dismissed21 March 2025· minor3358452
    12 Clevedon Road, Tickenham, Clevedon, BS21 6QT

    erection of a replacement dwellinghouse

  57. Dismissed20 March 2025· minor3351085
    Land to the Rear of 37 Alma Street, Weston Super Mare, BS23 1RD

    erection of a flexible commercial building (Use Class E - Commercial, Business and Service), with associated infrastructure

  58. Allowed18 March 2025· major3343144
    Land at Rectory Farm (North), Chescombe Road, Yatton, BS49 4BZ

    Outline planning application for up to 190 homes (including 50% affordable homes), up to 500 sqm Class E floorspace, allotments, car parking, earthworks for SuDS, orchards, open space (c.70% of gross area) with play facilities, biodiversity net gain, and ancillary infrastructure, with means of access from Shiners Elms; all other matters reserved.

  59. Dismissed4 March 2025· minor3355645
    22 Station Road, Backwell, North Somerset, BS48 3NH

    the construction of 2-storey, 4-bedroom dwelling and associated works

  60. Allowed28 February 2025· minor3353947
    Car Park Site Land Adjacent to 134 & 136 Main Road, Cleeve, North Somerset, BS49 4PW

    A new dwelling

  61. Appeal Withdrawn28 February 2025· enforcement3353688
    Land to the North of The White House, Potters Hill, Felton, BS40 9XB
  62. Dismissed28 February 2025· householder3349834
    7 Spring Valley, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS22 9AS

    described on the planning application form as ‘Retrospective application to increase 1m pavement high rear garden boundary to 2m’

  63. Dismissed28 February 2025· householder3349705
    8 Spring Valley, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS22 9AS

    described on the

  64. Dismissed26 February 2025· minor3350972
    Land Opposite Churchill House, Churchill Green, Churchill, North Somerset, BS25 5QH

    create new opening for access, new bin store and cycle storage and parking area - change of use - two holiday lets to two dwellings

  65. Dismissed20 February 2025· minor3348771
    172 Locking Road , Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 3LU

    proposed demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of 1no. dwelling

  66. Dismissed20 January 2025· householder3354801
    1 Sage Close, Portishead, BS20 8ET

    a first floor extension

  67. Dismissed20 January 2025· householder3348041
    12 Knightcott Road, Abbots Leigh, North Somerset, BS8 3SB

    Demolition of Existing Detached Garage and Erection of a Detached Garage with Guest Accommodation at First Floor

  68. Allowed16 January 2025· minor3342265
    Barton Rocks, Barton, Winscombe, North Somerset, BS25 1DU

    described on the application form as ‘Amendments to planning application 22/P/0139/FUL, being change of use of an agricultural building to equestrian use to include an extension to the east and west elevations and alterations to the roof construction to the south elevation’

  69. Dismissed10 January 2025· householder3354323
    40 Miles Close, Pill, North Somerset, BS20 0LH

    Loft Conversion. Raised ridge and two rear apex dormers

  70. Dismissed6 January 2025· minor3348126
    Kurdish Kutz, 17 Meadow Street, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 1QG

    the installation of a new shop frontage

  71. Allowed6 January 2025· minor3344613
    Land East of Hillview, Greenhill Lane, Sandford, North Somerset, BS25 5PE

    Erection of 1 no. dwelling with detached garage, creation of hardstanding and landscaping alterations

  72. Dismissed3 January 2025· minor3351202
    Oaklea Lodge, Blackmoor Road, Abbots Leigh, North Somerset, BS8 3RH

    Conversion of Garage to a 3 Bedroom Dwelling

  73. Dismissed3 January 2025· householder3349884
    41 Station Road, Backwell, BS48 3LN

    Proposed creation of a first floor atop existing bungalow. Works to include the erection of a canopy porch to the front elevation, creation of a raised rear patio and front hardstanding. Placement of solar panels to the South-West elevation and fenestration alteration to all elevations including the removal, installation and replacement of doors and windows

  74. Allowed3 January 2025· householder3347855
    58 Hillside Road, Portishead, BS20 8JR

    Proposed renovation and remodelling of existing dwelling, including creation of a second storey and gabled roof at the East/West elevations with 1no. dormer at the East elevation. Demolition of existing side conservatory and erection of a part-single-part-double storey extension in place. Erection of multiple small extensions at the front and rear elevations and fenestration alterations including the removal, replacement and installation of windows and doors. Creation of decking at the rear of the dwelling

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