Portishead West planning approval rate
Portishead West ward in North Somerset has a 91.3% approval rate based on 784 planning decisions. North Somerset overall: 90.3%.
Last updated: August 2026
91.3%
ward approval rate
784
Decisions
716
Approved
68
Refused
90.3%
North Somerset average
Portishead West is broadly in line with the North Somerset average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Portishead West compares
Portishead West ward
91.3%
North Somerset overall
90.3%
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Recent decisions in Portishead West
Beech (T1) Fell. Reason It is considered that the tree is in terminal decline. T · Tue 11 Aug 2026
T1/G1 - Pinus Sylvestris. Reduce back from house and neighbouring properties by · Tue 11 Aug 2026
Proposed extension of existing Northern dormer. · Mon 10 Aug 2026
Proposed erection of a Lower-ground floor front extension and replacement of exi · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Proposed installation of solar panels on the South facing roof. · Thu 30 Jul 2026
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