Date | Tue 15 Mar 2022 |
Application Type | Request to discharge conditions on application 21/P/2790/FUL |
Development | Request to discharge condition numbers 5 (Construction Method Statement), 7, (Noise report), 8, (Phase 1 contamination report) 9, (Phase 2 & 3 contamination report), 12, (Renewable energy information) and 13, (SAP and EPC reports) on application 21/P/2790/FUL |
Planning Application
Planning Application Land At Wrington Lane Congresbury
Date | Mon 14 Mar 2022 |
Application Type | Amendment to 19/P/1657/RM ( erection of 50no. dwellings ) |
Development | non material amendment to application 19/P/1657/RM ( erection of 50no. dwellings ) to allow the change of stone type to Bekstone walling – grey rough cast |
Village plans thank-you gift for Post Office stalwarts
Jagtar and Sukhvinder Seehra provided us with our Post Office for the last 35 years, and have now successfully negotiated with the Post Office for the village to have a continuing service. To mark their retirement, villagers are planning to make a gesture of gratitude in the form of a gift and some kind of presentation event towards the end of April (date to be decided).
If you would like to contribute a small amount to this, there is a collecting box for cash in the Community Cafe in Broad Street (open Wednesdy and Friday mornings). If you are not able to get to the Cafe, the treasurer has kindly offered to handle donations made by BACS.Please pay Congresbury Community Cafe Ltd 08 92 99 65923326 and put POSTIE in the reference box to identify the payment.
Alex Ballard
Thank you, say Sukhvinder and Jagtar Seehra
We have received this message from the Seehras who retired earlier this month after running the Post Office in Congresbury for 35 years.
“We are overwhelmed by lots of lovely responses and kind words. We would also like to thank everyone for the cards, flowers and generous gifts they personally brought to the Post Office.”
Consultation on local planning
Message from CRAG: ‘Here’s an important date for your diary, which could be of special interest to residents of Park and Mulberry Roads.
‘This Thursday, 17 March, North Somerset Council is starting its local plan consultations with a drop-in event at Hangstones Pavillion, Yatton from 3pm to 7pm.
‘This event is specifically for residents of Congresbury and Yatton, where concerned villagers can quiz council officers on how the local plan will shape the development of our villages over the next 15 years.
‘Social media will be used to publicise the events which will take place at various venues around North Somerset over the next six weeks. Formally known as the Preferred Options Local Plan, it is the council’s way of best meeting the development needs for North Somerset up to 2038.
‘Meanwhile, residents of Wrington Lane are still awaiting a response from Vistry/Bovis to CRAG’s legal challenge to their controversial scheme.’
John Mills
CRAG calls for action on Mulberry Road plans
So the battle lines are drawn. An application to build up to 90 houses on land behind Park and Mulberry Roads has been submitted to North Somerset Council.
The application has been made by consultants Lichfields on behalf of developer M7 Planning Ltd and M7SW LLP with a planning fee of £12,536.
CRAG will be supporting residents who wish to object to the plan on the grounds that the village and surrounding areas have had too many new houses in the past eight years. Apart from the obvious extra traffic generated (which ludicrously is not regarded as a planning matter) North Somerset is losing countryside at an alarming rate.
Accompanying the application are reports covering ecology, transport, flood risk, community involvement, heritage and a tree survey, so there will be many aspects for CRAG to evaluate over the coming weeks.
In the meantime, residents who wish to comment on the notion of another 90 houses, plus at least another 180 cars on our roads, can visit the North Somerset Council website, find planning applications and key in the reference 22/P/0459/OUT.
John Mills
Free tea and tech session
Catalytic converter stolen
Police are appealing for information following a catalytic converter theft in Congresbury.
On Monday 28 February, the catalytic converter was stolen from a black Honda Jazz while it was parked in the car park at Cadbury Garden Centre, close to the store entrance.
It’s believed the theft took place between the hours of 3.20 and 5.20pm.
Police would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the theft or noticed any suspicious activity.
If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222052711, or complete the online appeals form.
Catalytic converters contain precious metals such as rhodium, platinum and palladium. The sharp rise in the value of these metals over recent years has driven up the rate of catalytic converter theft.
They can take less than a minute for a thief to cut and remove.
Avon & Somerset Police are urging motorists to help protect their vehicles from becoming an easy target by taking these steps:
- Avoid parking half on the pavement, half on the road, as this may provide thieves with easier access to the underside of your vehicle.
- Park your vehicle in a locked garage whenever possible.
- Try to park in busy, well-lit areas, or areas covered by CCTV.
- Ask your garage to tell you your catalytic converter’s serial number, and make a note of it.
- Consider purchasing forensic liquid and using it to mark your catalytic converter.
- Place a protective covering over your catalytic converter.
For more information on catalytic converter theft visit Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/keeping-safe/home-property-safety/catalytic-converter-theft
Planning Application Land North Of Mulberry Road Congresbury BS49 5HD
Date | Wed 02 Mar 2022 |
Application Type | Outline Planning Permission |
Development | Outline planning application for the erection of up to 90no. 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. |
Planning Application Yeo Meads High Street Congresbury BS49 5JA
Date | Mon 28 Feb 2022 |
Application Type | Tree works |
Development | T1 – Yew – Crown reduction by 2.5m |
PLEA FROM CONGRESBURY RAINBOWS, BROWNIES AND GUIDES
This is a plea for female adults that would like to consider becoming Rainbow, Brownie or Guide leaders/assistant leaders.
Congresbury Guiding has just started a Rainbow Unit, which is for girls aged 4-7 years.
The Brownie Unit, which is for girls aged 7-10 years, is growing.
The Guide Unit sadly only has a low number of girls and is highly likely to close at Easter due to low numbers and lack of leaders.
Do you have some spare time? Have you previously been a Guider in any of these sections?
All sections are looking for extra adult support, either as unit helpers or leaders or complete some training to become an assistant leader.
If interested, then please contact Sonya by email at sonya.stocker@sky.com or give her a call on 07715876827 to find out more about how you could help.
WARNING – COVID SCAMS
The Police have notified us that Criminals are once again using Covid to try and steal your money. Since January the 1st, 412 victims have reported losses totalling over £531,000. Fake text messages pretending to be from the NHS are circulating, so remember that the NHS will NEVER ask for payment or for your financial details. To report suspicious text messages, forward them to 7726 (free of charge), or visit #CovidFrauds.
Planning Application Rydal Hurst Bristol Road Congresbury BS49 5BG
Date | Mon 28 Feb 2022 |
Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
Development | Erection of a single storey rear extension and a front porch. |
Planning Application 1 Dickensons Grove Congresbury BS49 5HQ
Date | Tue 22 Feb 2022 |
Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
Development | Proposed erection of a single storey rear extension. |
Ziggy’s deli opens this week

A new delicatessen opens in Broad Street on Saturday.
Ziggy’s Deli & Kitchen is owned by John and Fiona Anderson who have lived in Congresbury for 26 years and say that they both felt the time was right for a career change. John is currently a primary school teacher and Fiona has worked for the NHS for the past 32 years as a midwife and nurse.
Prior to his teaching career John trained and worked as a chef and restaurant manager in London and Bath. “We both enjoy food and drink so thought it was time to go back to his roots.” said Fiona. “We spend a lot of time choosing all the foods and drinks you will find on our shelves and specialise in high quality local produce, aiming to support small local businesses.”
Ziggy’s will be opening on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays from 10.00 – 18.00 serving take out homemade sweet and savoury treats and hot drinks.
Later in the year Ziggy’s plans to provide sit-in small plate or tapas style dishes in the evening.
Stockists will include Somerset Charcuterie, Bristol Cheesemonger. Marks Bread, More Wine Co Ganley and Naish Cider, Moor Beer, Arbor Ales and Wiper and True Ales,Naked Wines and The Community Farm.
Find out more on www.ziggysdeli.com and on Instagram and Facebook.
Have your say on renewable energy
The Centre for Sustainable Energy is running an online consultation about renewable energy on behalf of North Somerset Council. The centre held a public workshop in January when residents supported the possible development on wind turbines and solar farm expansion.
Have your say on this in this short survey: https://communityenergyplan.commonplace.is/proposals/congresbury-and-puxton/step1
Renewable-energyCafe re-opens
The community cafe in Broad Street will be open as normal tomorrow (Wednesday) following its closure on Saturday because of storm damage.
Planning Application Riverside Cottage Mill Leg Congresbury BS49 5JE
Date | Mon 14 Feb 2022 |
Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
Development | Proposed first floor extension to garages to form studio |
Planning Application Squires 5 Broad Street Congresbury BS49 5DG
Date | Fri 11 Feb 2022 |
Application Type | Advertising consent |
Development | Advertising consent for I No. illuminated projecting sign amd I No. A frame display board to site outside |
Storm damage closes cafe
A tree has come down in the Community Café courtyard and the café will not be opening on Saturday February 19.
Methodist Church News
Storm warning as 90mph winds expected
Storm Eunice has been declared a major incident by the Avon and Somerset Local Resilience Forum due to the potential for severe disruption.
A red weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for extremely strong winds between 7am and midday on Friday 18 February.
The storm has the potential to cause significant disruption and dangerous conditions along the length of the west coast of Somerset through the Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary into Gloucestershire.
The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for Severn Beach and flood alerts for Porlock Weir, along the Severn between Avonmouth and Sharpness and along the Avon into Bristol. You can check your area’s risk of flooding on their website.
There is also a risk of 90mph gusts of wind causing coastal flooding and affecting trees and temporary structures. This could cause disruption to the road and rail network, flights, power and communications systems with a high likelihood that both the M4 Prince of Wales bridge and the M48 Severn Bridge will be closed.
Members of the public are asked to avoid travelling on Friday morning wherever possible and to follow weather and travel bulletins on local radio or check on local media websites.
Travel information will also be shared by National Highways, Travel Somerset, Travel West or you can check with your local public transport provider.
Emergency services, local authorities, National Highways and other voluntary and statutory agencies are on stand-by to put well-rehearsed plans into place.
You can report trees fallen into a major road to National Highways and on local roads to your local authority.
Please call 999 if there is an immediate risk to safety such as a fallen live power cable.
Links:
https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings
https://nationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates/
Vacancy at St Andrew’s School
Would you like to join the fantastic St Andrew’s crew? We are currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team. Please see full details on our website via the link below: https://www.standrewscongresbury.co.uk/job-vacancies/
Cricketers wanted for new season
Sainsbury’s plan new Yatton store
PLOUGH QUIZ IN AID OF CHILDRENS HOSPICE SOUTH WEST
There will be a Quiz in aid of Children’s Hospice South West at The Plough Inn on Sunday 6th March, 8.00 start. Entry £1 per person, everyone welcome.
The quizzes on Sunday July 17th and Sunday 9th October will also be in aid of Children’s Hospice South West
PLEASE NOTE THAT QUIZZES NOW START AT THE NEW TIME OF 8PM.
Planning Application Stonewell Cottage 3 Stonewell Lane Congresbury BS49 5DL
Date | Fri 28 Jan 2022 |
Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
Development | Prior approval request for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a pitched roof that would 1) extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.0 metres; 2) have a maximum height of 3.7 metres and 3) have eaves that are 2.6 metres high |
Free Bluey Shopping Trips
Villagers support renewable power
The Centre for Sustainable Energy held a public workshop on behalf of North Somerset Council on 23rd January. At this, residents in Congresbury and Puxton gave conditional support to the possible development of wind turbines and the expansion of existing solar farms in the area.
At the workshop, participants (all residents of the local area) gave conditional support for:
- Medium scale wind turbines (up to 1 megawatt in output and 100 metres in height), ground based solar panels and community scale battery storage by the M5 to the northwest of West Hewish, on the condition the turbines are community owned.
- The significant expansion of the four existing ground based solar farms within the two parishes with the potential to approximately treble their size.
Please share your thoughts on what was said and view a map of the suggestions in this short survey: https://communityenergyplan.commonplace.is/proposals/congresbury-and-puxton/step1
The workshop and this online consultation will inform North Somerset Council’s planning policies for renewable energy in the emerging Local Plan. The consultation will be open until Monday 14th March. There also will be further opportunities to comment on the Council’s emerging planning policies. Please share the consultation with friends and family so they can feed in their thoughts. I have also attached a poster to help you spread the word.
If you have any questions please email communities@cse.org.uk OR call 0117 934 1400 for a paper summary and form.
Planning Application 82 Park Road Congresbury BS49 5HH
Date | Fri 28 Jan 2022 |
Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
Development | Demolition of garage and conservatory plus, removal of chimney and replace with a flue. Erection of single storey extension to west elevation. Remove and fill in the current entrance on the south elevation and replace with erection of a porch. |