Portishead South planning approval rate
Portishead South ward in North Somerset has a 94.6% approval rate based on 316 planning decisions. North Somerset overall: 90.2%.
Last updated: April 2026
94.6%
ward approval rate
316
Decisions
299
Approved
17
Refused
90.2%
North Somerset average
Portishead South sits slightly above the North Somerset average, with a 4.4 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Portishead South compares
Portishead South ward
94.6%
North Somerset overall
90.2%
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Recent decisions in Portishead South
Proposed erection of two-storey side and single storey rear extensions. · Fri 06 Feb 2026
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory, erection of a single storey rear e · Thu 29 Jan 2026
Proposed erection of a flat roof car port to the rear car parking area with a so · Thu 29 Jan 2026
Listed building consent for replacement timber windows and doors; replacement of · Fri 23 Jan 2026
Change of use from householder birdwatching cabin to guest overnight stay birdwa · Wed 17 Dec 2025
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✓ Common refusal reasons in North Somerset
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 19,330 decisions.