What percentage of planning applications does North Somerset approve?

North Somerset approves approximately 89% of planning applications, based on 12,218 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has North Somerset decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 12,218 planning decisions published by North Somerset.

What is the refusal rate for North Somerset planning applications?

North Somerset refuses approximately 11% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in North Somerset?

The typical planning application in North Somerset takes 8.0 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 15,332 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how North Somerset compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in North Somerset

yesterday

Conversion of existing attached garage to provide additional residential accommo

26/P/1529/FUH · Gordano Valley

Approved

yesterday

Proposed erection of 1no. dormer to the front roof elevation.

26/P/0938/FUH · Wrington

Approved

5 days ago

Proposed erection of a single storey rear extension and replacement of existing

26/P/1659/FUH · Hutton And Locking

Approved

5 days ago

Proposed erection of a single storey side extension.

26/P/1614/FUH · Banwell And Winscombe

Approved

5 days ago

Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single-storey rea

26/P/1607/FUH · Nailsea Golden Valley

Approved

5 days ago

Proposed erection of a single storey lower rear extension to replace the existin

26/P/1597/FUH · Portishead West

Approved

5 days ago

Certification of Lawful Development for the partial conversion of existing attac

26/P/1588/LDP · Backwell

Approved

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This page analyses 12,218 planning decisions made by North Somerset, from January 2018 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the North Somerset planning approval rates page.

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