Planning News.

This section of our website aims to bring to your attention, anything relating to planning applications on Mendip.  Check back often to stay on top of what is being planned by the authorities, that might affect the environment we all care about.  Our aim here is not offer an opinion in either direction, just to highlight anything that might interest our members and followers so that as many voices as possible can get involved in the process.

North Somerset Local Plan 2040: Additional Sites Consultation. (May 2025)

The North Somerset Local Plan 2040: Additional Sites Consultation ran from 7 February until 21 March 2025. They have now published a Consultation Statement setting out how they consulted, who they consulted, the level of response and a summary of the main issues raised. This is available to view on the council's webpage and the individual responses to the consultation are available to view on the online consultation system.

A report will be presented to the Cabinet on 18 June seeking approval of a package of additional residential allocations to be included in the Regulation 19 plan to meet the government's housing requirement.

A further report will be presented to Cabinet on 10 September seeking approval of a full Regulation 19 plan containing all allocations, detailed policies and infrastructure requirements for consultation and submission.

It is anticipated that the North Somerset Local Plan 2040 will be submitted to the Secretary of State for examination in December 2025.

Burrington Inn The Combe Burrington BS40 7AT. Reference: 24/P/2470/FU2

Full application with Environmental Statement for the demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site with buildings comprising a retail and café space of up to 860 sq.m (Use Class E a+b), a visitor centre with exhibition and meeting space (Use Class F1), 8no. holiday lodges (Use Class C1) and a replacement residential dwelling (Use Class C3). Altered vehicular access, revised car parking and new landscaping.