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Oak House Old Weston Road Congresbury BS49 5ED
| Date | Thu 14 May 2026 |
| Application Type | Tree Works |
| Development | Oak (T1) Raise crown to 2,5mtrs by removal of sub lateral limbs only. Clear crown away from property to give 2mtr clearance |
PORS
Congresbury Singers Present: “Music to elevate the soul”
Land At Congresbury Bridge (West Of The A370 And To The North Of The River Yeo) Bristol Road Congresbury – RESUBMITTED – REVISED DRAWINGS/REPORTS
| Date | Wed 08 Nov 2023 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
| Development | Full planning application for 25no. new residential dwellings, with access from the A370, associated drainage infrastructure and landscaping |
PORS
The Vicarage Station Road Congresbury BS49 5DX
| Date | Thu 23 Apr 2026 |
| Application Type | Listed Building Consent |
| Development | Listed Building Consent for Re-pointing, repair of table stones, mortar and render utilising lime putty mix and lime wash paint. Clean and redecoration of all downpipes and guttering and repair of dormer window. |
47 Park Road Congresbury BS49 5HJ
| Date | Tue 31 Mar 2026 |
| Application Type | Tree Works |
| Development | T1 Ash. Crown reduction to reduce the shape and height of the over all tree by 2 meters. Reasons for work – the tree is now forest height in a small back garden |
2A Wrington Road Congresbury BS49 5AN
| Date | Fri 27 Mar 2026 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
| Development | Certificate of lawful development for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension. |
Work on fields next to the Millennium Green, Congresbury
Some work is being done on the ‘mitigation land’ next to the Millennium Green related to the planning application for housing on land north of Mulberry Road Congresbury. This mitigation land consists of two large fields next to the Millennium Green.
The contractor has apparently been telling members of the public that this work is being done on behalf of YACWAG. THIS IS NOT TRUE.
YACWAG has nothing to do with this land. If you hear this rumour please put people right. Thank you.
Land At OS Plot 5134 & Churchill Cars Ltd Honeyhall Lane Congresbury BS49 5JX
| Date | Thu 29 Jan 2026 |
| Application Type | Change of use |
| Development | Proposed demolition of 2no. existing buildings; change of use of the car workshop to Use Class E (g)(iii) Industrial processes use and erection of 1no. self-build dwelling and detached carport with associated access, landscaping and ecological enhancements |
King George V Jubilee Playing Fields Stonewell Drive Congresbury BS49 5DW
| Date | Thu 15 Jan 2026 |
| Application Type | Tree Works |
| Development | TPO 150 – London Plane – crown reduce by 3m, crown lift up to 3m from ground level to reduce nuisance of low hanging branches. Impacting on neighbouring property, therefore we would request to reduce the crown proportionally to maintain tree symmetry. Tree was previously reduced 2015. |
Unit 1 Bridge Farm Square Congresbury BS49 5DF
| Date | Wed 14 Jan 2026 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
| Development | Redevelopment of existing single storey barbers shop to create 1no. dwelling over two floors and commercial unit with Use Class E(c)(iii) on part of ground floor. Erection of a detached bike/bin/recycling store and creation of 1no.off-road parking space. |
Land To The West And East Of The Strawberry Line Brinsea Road Congresbury
| Date | Mon 05 Jan 2026 |
| Application Type | Application to vary conditions |
| Development | Section 73 application to vary conditions 2, 6, 9 and 23, alongside the removal of conditions 29 and 30 attached to planning permission 25/P/0809/FUL (Ground mounted photovoltaic solar farm together with Battery Energy Storage, associated equipment, infrastructure and ancillary works with new substation off Drove Way) to allow for additional solar arrays to be sited within the area labelled ‘Field 6’ alongside confirmation that the approved substation is not required to be decommissioned alongside the rest of the project after 40 years from first export |
Three Bays Barn Dolemoor Lane Congresbury BS49 5ED
| Date | Tue 09 Dec 2025 |
| Application Type | Certificate of lawfulness |
| Development | Certificate of lawfulness to establish the building operations relating to the construction of a two storey stone building for use as a dwellinghouse. |
Greenacre Brinsea Lane Congresbury BS49 5JN
| Date | Mon 24 Nov 2025 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
| Development | Proposed erection of a single storey rear and side extension and conversion of the existing integral garage. Raising of the existing garage roof, new front porch and associated demolitions. |
Beachams Barn Iwood Farm Lane Congresbury BS40 5AQ
| Date | Mon 24 Nov 2025 |
| Application Type | Change of use |
| Development | Retrospective change of use of land from agricultural to additional garden land for Beacham’s Barn and associated works, the retrospective erection of existing workshop and the proposed erection of a home office following removal of the existing shipping containers. |
Congresbury Youth Partnership – Code Club
Congresbury Youth Partnership run a Code Club for young people aged 8 to 16 on Mondays in term time from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. Would be coders can drop in at any time after their school day finishes, and get involved with projects using SCRATCH and PYTHON coding languages and simple electronics.
These sessions are not like school; they are full of fun, hands on and providing very practical skills.
Interest from adult volunteers with any basic IT skills who could support young people would be very welcome. We would especially like to hear from young people looking for Duke of Edinburgh scheme placements meeting criteria for volunteering or skills units. Contact us at congresburycodeclub@gmail.com, or drop in to Congresbury Youth Club during Monday sessions.
Yeo Meads High Street Congresbury BS49 5JA
| Date | Fri 08 Aug 2025 |
| Application Type | Tree works |
| Development | T1 yew – dismantle yew to leave a 2m stem to regenerate. T2 yew – reduce crown over pub garden by up to 1.5m to rebalance both trees are undermined by badger activity and have become unstable. |
Congresbury History Group: Plea to Congresbury residents!
We have unfortunately lost our website and cannot retrieve any of the information contained in it. We need someone to help us who can set up a new website for us.
Is there anyone in the village who can help us please?
Please contact Chris Short on 01934 833764 or email chriscongar@hotmail.com
Thank you!
Sing & Smile Sessions – Yatton
AIRPORT EXPANSION
OPEN GARDEN Sat 20 July 1000 – 4pm
In Aid of Weston Hospice
Tea and Cakes at THE CHATTERS, Smallway (opposite Cadbury Garden Centre)
Entry is free. Contributions / donations for tea and cakes
Community Cafe
The Community Cafe will be closed on Friday 19 July
Notification of Planning Appeal – Land north of Mulberry Road, Congresbury – 22/P/0459/OUT
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990
APPEAL UNDER SECTION 78
Site Address: Land north of Mulberry Road Congresbury BS49 5HD
Description of development: Outline planning application for the erection of up to 70no. dwellings (including 30% affordable housing), public open space, children’s play area, landscaping, sustainable urban drainage system and engineering works, with vehicular access off Mulberry Road. All matters reserved except for means of access.
Application Ref: 22/P/0459/OUT
Appellant’s Name: M7 Planning Limited and M7 SW LLP
Appeal Reference APP/D0121/W/24/3344142
Appeal Start Date 7 June 2024
Existing Agricultural Building Wrington Hill Wrington Congresbury
| Date | Mon 08 Jan 2024 |
| Application Type | Removal of condition 2 of planning permission 99/0102 |
| Development | Removal of condition 2 of planning permission 99/0102 (retention of alterations and extensions to ex-shooting lodge) |
Challacombe 5 Pauls Causeway Congresbury BS49 5DH
| Date | Tue 09 Jan 2024 |
| Application Type | Tree works |
| Development | Leylandii (T1) – Crown reduction by up 2mtrs to side only over neighbours boundary |
YACWAG – Jan / Feb 2024 diary dates
Saturday 6th January: Window Wanderland workshop for youth group leaders. 10am – 12noon Yatton Library, High Street, BS49 4HJ and 3 – 5pm Congar’s Cafe, 1, Broad Street, Congresbury, BS49 5DG. Please email contact@yacwag.org.uk to attend.
Saturday 13th January: 10am – 3pm Trees for Climate planting day. Cobthorn Reserve, Congresbury, BS49 5DS. Please bring a spade and work gloves. Let us know you are coming by emailing contact@yacwag.org.uk.
Sunday 14th January: as above, reserve date in case of bad weather or work unfinished.
Thursday 25th January: 7.30pm for 7.45pm start at the Old School Rooms, Station Road (A370) Congresbury, BS49 5DY. “The Belmont Project” – an illustrated talk by Gil Martin, about the local regenerative farming project.
Thursday 15th, Friday 16th and Saturday 17th February: 5.30 – 8.30pm. YACWAG’s Window Wanderland on the theme “Nature as our Neighbour.” Please decorate your street-facing window and leave the lights on to help create an illuminated walking trail for the community.
Thursday 22nd February: 7.30pm for 7.45pm start at Horsecastle Chapel, Horsecastle Farm Road, Yatton, BS49 4QQ. “Round YACWAG’s Reserves” – an update by Richard Croucher. Illustrated talk suitable for those new to YACWAG and those who heard the previous talk some years ago.