The free appeal record
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.
- Dismissed22 December 2025· other337239435 Whitecross Road, Weston Super Mare, BS23 1EN
retention of retail unit and conversion of storage area to 2 1 -bed flats
- Dismissed22 December 2025· minor3367350Bishops 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
- Dismissed12 December 2025· minor3367341Manor 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
- Allowed5 December 2025· minor336661645-47 High Street, Nailsea, BS48 1AW
change of use of existing vacant commercial floorspace (Use Class E) to create four residential dwellings
- Notice upheld3 December 2025· enforcement334491872 Walton Road, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 6AN
- Notice upheld3 December 2025· enforcement334491772 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
- Dismissed2 December 2025· householder337387627 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
- Allowed1 December 2025· major3365348Old Police Building Stuart Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 3XN
demolition of existing buildings and development of 39 houses with associated roads and parking
- Dismissed11 November 2025· minor3366314Land to Southeast of Wood Lane, Clapton in Gordano, BS20 7RQ
erection up to 5 to 6 no. dwellinghouses
- Notice upheld13 October 2025· enforcement3348649Land Adjacent to Abbots Leigh Kennels, Pill Road, Bristol, North Somerset, BS8 3RD
- Notice upheld13 October 2025· enforcement3348648Land 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
- Allowed3 October 2025· minor336749368 Beach Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 4BG
erection of a new detached dwelling following demolition of a detached garage block
- Dismissed3 October 2025· minor3357628Star Inn, Stone-Edge Batch, Tickenham, Clevedon, BS21 6SE
erection of 5no. dwellings, following demolition of the existing building
- Dismissed29 September 2025· minor3364481131 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
- Allowed29 September 2025· minor3363019131 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)
- Dismissed26 September 2025· minor3365815Land to South of Orchard Lee, 7 Backwell Hill Road, Backwell, BS48 3PL
Permission in Principle for the erection of 3no 1.5 storey dwellings
- Dismissed26 September 2025· minor336526733 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
- Dismissed26 September 2025· minor33649342 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
- Dismissed26 September 2025· minor336379166 Dundry Lane, Dundry, Bristol, BS41 8JQ
for a change of use of agricultural buildings to 2no. dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)
- Dismissed26 September 2025· minor3356972Land 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
- Dismissed17 September 2025· householder33690136 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
- Dismissed17 September 2025· minor33664468 Charlton Avenue, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 4HN
‘replace existing detached garage with new dwelling.’
- Dismissed17 September 2025· minor3362265Bristol Road, Wraxall, BS48 1NE
Installation of a novel hydro turbine and the provision of 3no. gypsy/traveller pitches
- Allowed11 September 2025· advert3361072Land Adjacent to 1-3 New Bristol Road, BS22 6AD, Worle, BS22 6AD
Erection of a D6 small format illuminated advertisement display
- Dismissed2 September 2025· minor3364470Open Space, Trendlewood Way, Nailsea, BS48 4TA
Construction of 1 No detached dwelling
- Allowed22 August 2025· minor3365392Four Winds Farm, Brinsea Batch, Congresbury, North Somerset, BS49 5JP
Agricultural unit located on Brinsea Batch, see supporting statement and drawing package for full information
- Dismissed11 August 2025· minor3359137Black 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
- Dismissed4 August 2025· minor3361731Land at Panorama, Tickenham Hill, Tickenham, North Somerset, BS21 6SH
1 new detached residential dwelling
- Dismissed29 July 2025· householder3366001100 Elm Tree Road, Locking, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS24 8EJ
a wooden Dutch Barn style garage
- Dismissed29 July 2025· minor3361548Naish 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
- Dismissed28 July 2025· minor336140329 Hollis Avenue, Portishead, North Somerset, BS20 6TQ
construction of a 2-Bedroom bungalow
- Dismissed25 July 2025· commercial3366610154 Old Church Road, Clevedon, BS21 7TU
the erection of a freestanding internally illuminated small format advertising display
- Allowed4 July 2025· householder336365829 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
- Allowed4 July 2025· minor3359734Purn 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
- Dismissed19 June 2025· householder335831810 Links Road, Uphill, North Somerset, BS23 4XX
erection of a first floor balcony to the front
- Dismissed17 June 2025· minor3359794Land 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
- Dismissed17 June 2025· householder3357170Park Batch, Park Lane, Blagdon, North Somerset, BS40 7SB
erection of an oak frame carport
- Allowed17 June 2025· minor3355032Churchill 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
- Dismissed12 June 2025· major3349043Land 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
- Dismissed9 June 2025· minor3357976Portishead 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
- Allowed5 June 2025· householder33634358 Court Lane, Clevedon, BS21 6TE
double garage extension/conversion to form habitable annexe
- Dismissed5 June 2025· householder3362493The 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
- Dismissed15 May 2025· minor3356034Birchwood, 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
- Dismissed15 May 2025· minor3347419Land 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
- Dismissed13 May 2025· minor334527312 Clevedon Road, Tickenham, Clevedon, BS21 6QT
to demolish agricultural building and erect 2 dwellings with shared access
- Dismissed10 April 2025· householder3354069Staddlestone 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
- Dismissed9 April 2025· householder3358784Garden 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
- Allowed8 April 2025· householder336123223 Bishops Road, Cleeve, Somerset, BS49 4NQ
Erection of double garage
- Allowed8 April 2025· major335447723 Dark Lane, Backwell, BS48 3NT
up to 125 dwellings (Class C3) with access off Dark Lane
- Dismissed4 April 2025· major3355982Land 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
- Dismissed3 April 2025· minor3346103Land at Burnt House Farm, North End Road, Yatton, BS49 4GH
Erection of 1 new dwelling
- Allowed1 April 2025· householder335870024 The Grove, Winscombe, BS25 1JH
Erection of an enlarged shed to the front of the dwelling
- Allowed28 March 2025· householder3359903Glen Orchy Lake Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7JA
side and front extensions to the property
- Allowed28 March 2025· minor3356986Hidden 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
- Dismissed21 March 2025· minor3358531South Hill Cottages , Bridgwater Road, Bleadon, Somerset, BS24 0BD
construction of new dwelling
- Dismissed21 March 2025· minor335845212 Clevedon Road, Tickenham, Clevedon, BS21 6QT
erection of a replacement dwellinghouse
- Dismissed20 March 2025· minor3351085Land 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
- Allowed18 March 2025· major3343144Land 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.
- Dismissed4 March 2025· minor335564522 Station Road, Backwell, North Somerset, BS48 3NH
the construction of 2-storey, 4-bedroom dwelling and associated works
- Allowed28 February 2025· minor3353947Car Park Site Land Adjacent to 134 & 136 Main Road, Cleeve, North Somerset, BS49 4PW
A new dwelling
- Appeal Withdrawn28 February 2025· enforcement3353688Land to the North of The White House, Potters Hill, Felton, BS40 9XB
- Dismissed28 February 2025· householder33498347 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’
- Dismissed28 February 2025· householder33497058 Spring Valley, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS22 9AS
described on the
- Dismissed26 February 2025· minor3350972Land 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
- Dismissed20 February 2025· minor3348771172 Locking Road , Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 3LU
proposed demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of 1no. dwelling
- Dismissed20 January 2025· householder33548011 Sage Close, Portishead, BS20 8ET
a first floor extension
- Dismissed20 January 2025· householder334804112 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
- Allowed16 January 2025· minor3342265Barton 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’
- Dismissed10 January 2025· householder335432340 Miles Close, Pill, North Somerset, BS20 0LH
Loft Conversion. Raised ridge and two rear apex dormers
- Dismissed6 January 2025· minor3348126Kurdish Kutz, 17 Meadow Street, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 1QG
the installation of a new shop frontage
- Allowed6 January 2025· minor3344613Land East of Hillview, Greenhill Lane, Sandford, North Somerset, BS25 5PE
Erection of 1 no. dwelling with detached garage, creation of hardstanding and landscaping alterations
- Dismissed3 January 2025· minor3351202Oaklea Lodge, Blackmoor Road, Abbots Leigh, North Somerset, BS8 3RH
Conversion of Garage to a 3 Bedroom Dwelling
- Dismissed3 January 2025· householder334988441 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
- Allowed3 January 2025· householder334785558 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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