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Portishead East planning approval rate

Portishead East ward in North Somerset has a 93.9% approval rate based on 246 planning decisions. North Somerset overall: 90.2%.

Last updated: April 2026

93.9%
ward approval rate
246
Decisions
231
Approved
15
Refused
90.2%
North Somerset average

Portishead East sits slightly above the North Somerset average, with a 3.7 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Portishead East compares

Portishead East ward (246 decided)
93.9%
North Somerset overall (19,330 decided)
90.2%
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Recent decisions in Portishead East

Proposed erection of a two-storey extension to the North-West (rear) elevation. · Wed 18 Feb 2026
Approved
Proposed erection of a link extension between existing detached garage and the d · Fri 06 Feb 2026
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 19,330 decisions.

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