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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 (784 decided)
91.3%
North Somerset overall (20,205 decided)
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
Approved
T1/G1 - Pinus Sylvestris. Reduce back from house and neighbouring properties by · Tue 11 Aug 2026
Approved
Proposed extension of existing Northern dormer. · Mon 10 Aug 2026
Approved
Proposed erection of a Lower-ground floor front extension and replacement of exi · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Approved
Proposed installation of solar panels on the South facing roof. · Thu 30 Jul 2026
Approved

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