Heath Cottage Old Weston Road Congresbury BS49 5ED

1. 24 Aug 2026

   Received by North Somerset

2. 7 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   North Somerset took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with North Somerset for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site before the detail is worked up. Some or all of the particulars, such as appearance, layout, scale, access and landscaping, are held back as reserved matters for later approval. Permission at outline stage does not by itself allow building to start; the reserved matters must be approved first.

More on outline applications in our guide

• Three Bays Barn Dolemoor Lane Congresbury BS49 5ED

  25/P/2510/LDE Submitted 3 Dec 2025 110m away

  Certificate of lawfulness to establish the building operations relating to the construction of a log cabin for use as a dwellinghouse.

  Granted Lawful development 7 docs
  Domestic

• Three Bays Barn Dolemoor Lane Congresbury BS49 5ED

  25/P/2509/LDE Submitted 3 Dec 2025 110m away

  Certificate of lawfulness to establish the building operations relating to the construction of a two storey stone building for use as a dwellinghouse.

  Granted Lawful development 7 docs
  Domestic

• Three Bays Barn Dolemoor Lane Congresbury BS49 5ED

  25/P/2511/LDE Submitted 3 Dec 2025 110m away

  Certificate of lawfulness to establish the building operations relating to the construction of a equestrian stable block.

  Granted Lawful development 5 docs

• Three Bays Barn Dolemoor Lane Congresbury BS49 5ED

  25/P/2510/LDE Submitted 3 Dec 2025 110m away

  Certificate of lawfulness to establish the building operations relating to the construction of a log cabin for use as a dwellinghouse.

  Granted Lawful development 7 docs
  Domestic

• Oak House Old Weston Road Congresbury BS49 5ED

  25/P/1843/TPO Submitted 8 Sep 2025 110m away

  T1 is an English Oak (Quercus robur). We will reduce the crown by approximately 1-2m to manage crown size and maintain a balanced and aesthetically pleasing form and remove deadwood.We will thin the crown by approximately 10-20% to decrease crown density. We will lift the crown to approximately 2.5-3m to create more clearance and create a uniform canopy skirt.

  Refused Trees 4 docs

• Oak House Old Weston Road Congresbury BS49 5ED

  26/P/0999/TPO Submitted 13 May 2026 110m away

  Oak (T1) Raise crown to 2,5mtrs by removal of sub lateral limbs only. Clear crown away from property to give 2mtr clearance

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 26/P/0750/PIP Refused

  F Sweeting And Sons Station Road Sandford Winscombe BS25 5RQ

  Permission in principle for the demolition of existing industrial buildings and erection of 9no. dwellings

  2 Apr 2026 Outline
• 26/P/0881/CM2A Granted

  Lloyds Tsb Bank Plc Combe Road Portishead BS20 6BJ

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for the change of use of former bank staff room and toilets to 1no. one bedroom self contained flat

  27 Apr 2026 Outline
• 26/P/0256/CM2A Granted

  2 North Lane Weston-super-Mare BS23 1QR

  Determination as to whether Prior Approval is required for the change of use of part of property from Use Class E (g)(i) offices to 1no. dwelling (Use Class C3)

  4 Feb 2026 Outline
• 26/P/0930/AGA Granted

  Seawall Farm Lower Strode Road Clevedon BS21 6UX

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed erection of an agricultural steel framed building for the storage of straw and agricultural machinery in connection with the established farming operations at Seawall Farm.

  1 May 2026 Outline
• 26/P/1069/OUT Awaiting decision

  Brookside Greenhill Road Sandford Winscombe BS25 5PF

  Outline planning application with all matters reserved except for access, for the erection of up to 37 dwellings, including affordable housing, with demolition of existing buildings, together with associated infrastructure, landscaping, drainage and open space

  20 May 2026 Outline