| Date | Mon 13 May 2024 |
| Application Type | Prior Approval (change of use) |
| Development | Prior Approval to convert existing commercial premises into 1no. dwelling house (Use Class C3) |
STAR Bereavement Peer Support Group
Attempted Burglary in Congresbury
The Police has informed us that a home was subject of an attempted burglary in Furnace Way, Congresbury, between 3am and 3:30am on the 9th. The suspects broke the lock on the rear door of the property in their efforts to gain entry, however this proved unsuccessful. Any information, CCTV images, please contact the Police on 101 quoting reference number: 5224118430 stating NHW. Or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Thank you for your support. Attachments: burglary-prevention-advice.pdf
Fraud alert: Fake social media posts
***Injured dog found; can you help? Please share***
The Police has informed us that if you’re a social media user, you might have seen messages like this.
A post appears, often on local selling sites or community pages, asking people to share news of a lost or found pet.
It may be shared by hundreds of people, just like you, who want to see this beloved pet back home.
However, there was never a missing pet.
The post has been created by a fraudster, often using photos they found on the internet.
The fraudster can then change the post to anything they want to, so by the time your friends see it, they might see a post about a prize draw, or what seems like a good deal on a holiday property which doesn’t exist.
Fraudsters know that missing/injured pets will tug at people’s heartstrings. Sadly, they exploit this, overshadowing genuine missing pet posts.
They also know your friends are far more likely to trust a post shared by you.
Always question the source of anything you share on social media.
If you have experienced fraud, report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or via: www.actionfraud.police.uk. For more advice on staying safe on social media, visit: Stop! Think Fraud – How to stay safe from scams (stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk)
Re:Store Congresbury News
Making eco-friendly shopping an easy part of everyday life, Re:Store Congresbury is moving two doors down to 5 Broad Street, formerly Ziggy’s Deli. This expansion comes as they approach their fourth birthday on 15 June and celebrates the success of bringing sustainable shopping to Congresbury.
Opening on Tuesday 7 May 2024, Re:Store Congresbury will continue its mission to provide an affordable refill shopping experience as well as launching a new coffee shop with freshly-made food including pastries, salads, bakes and cakes. They will also provide refill milk, Bo Bom Gelato and a grab-and-go breakfast and lunch offer.
Co-Owner and Manager Claire Jones said, “After starting in the middle of a pandemic, Jo and I are proud of our little refill shop and excited to grow and develop the business. We love being part of the local community and can’t wait to see our friends and customers in the new space.
We also wanted to say a huge thank you to Congars Cafe who have allowed us to share their space for nearly four years and wish them luck with their new community ventures.”
They will open Tuesday to Saturday every week between 09:00 to 16:00 and can’t wait to welcome the local community to the new bigger, better Re:Store Congresbury.
Land At Well Park Congresbury
| Date | Tue 16 Apr 2024 |
| Application Type | Tree works |
| Development | G2 Blackthorn – Whole crown reduction to 3m above ground level, G2 Willows – Whole crown reduction to 3m above ground level, T10 Willows – Whole crown reduction to 4m above ground level, G3 Willows – Whole crown reduction to 4m above ground level. |
Land At Elms Farm Brinsea Road Congresbury BS49 5JL
| Date | Mon 15 Apr 2024 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
| Development | Partial demolition of an existing building (use class B8) (retrospective) and the erection of a replacement building (use class B8) (part retrospective) |
Yeo Meads High Street Congresbury BS49 5JA
| Date | Wed 10 Apr 2024 |
| Application Type | Tree works |
| Development | T1 Lime – Reduce crown by 1m. T2 and T3 – Robinia trees – Reduce crowns by upto 1.5m and remove mistletoe. |
Congresbury Bowling Club – looking for new members!
Congresbury Bowling Club are after new members and have a Club night every Monday at 6pm where people can just come along and have a go. They are a really friendly and social club and have events all year round.
Congresbury-Bowling-ClubRepair Cafe – Congars Cafe
Smallway Farm Smallway Congresbury BS49 5AA
| Date | Fri 05 Apr 2024 |
| Application Type | Prior approval request for the erection of a single storey rear extension |
| Development | Prior approval request for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a flat roof that would 1) extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.95 metres; 2) have a maximum height of 3.51 metres and 3) have eaves that are 2.40 metres high. |
YACWAG – Cobthorn Reserve walk Sat 20th April – booking essential.
Free IT Course for Beginers
Congresbury Scout Hut Mill Lane Congresbury BS49 5JE
| Date | Tue 27 Feb 2024 |
| Application Type | Tree Works |
| Development | Oak – crown reduce by 1m |
Travel news – Wood Hill / A370 junction closure
Those who have kept a keen eye on the roadworks via OneNetwork will no doubt be aware that the Wood Hill junction is due for closure from 25th March. Signs up on Wood Hill show that this closure will be longer than is currently being shown on OneNetwork – indicating that it will be closed until 23rd August. The closure is part of North Somerset’s Bus Service Improvement Plan. This is just a warning to those who may not pass by that way every day!
Beware: Missing pet posts on social media
No doubt anyone with a social media account will be familiar with the occasional missing pet appeals, but did you know there could be another reason behind these posts.
Do please take a couple of moments to read the attached advice.
missing-pet-posts-on-social-mediaLand And Building To The East Of Brinsea Batch Congresbury North Somerset
| Date | Mon 26 Feb 2024 |
| Application Type | Minor material amendment to planning permission 21/P/1783/FUL |
| Development | Minor material amendment to planning permission 21/P/1783/FUL (extension of existing building and erection of a detached car port/store (amendment to approval ref: 19/P/1146/FUL – Change of use from agricultural to tourist/holiday accommodation)) to allow for an increase in ridge height from 2844mm to 2990mm; alterations to fenestration to allow additional windows/doors in the front (east) elevation; and reconfiguration of internal layout. |
Bereavement Peer Support Group
The Yatton and Congresbury STAR group has moved! Now at:
Where: Congars Cafe, 1 Broad Street, Congresbury
When: 3rd Monday of every month, 2pm – 4pm. Starting Monday 18th March.
For more info please contact congarscafe20@gmail.com
NEW_STAR_POSTERStar Inn Rhodyate Hill Congresbury BS49 5AJ
| Date | Tue 13 Feb 2024 |
| Application Type | Retrospective Planning Permission |
| Development | Retrospective planning application to retain area of new external customer seating sited in existing car park, along with new timber picket fencing, new timber entrance arbour, new festoon lighting and support posts, and sections of new timber fencing forming enclosures to various areas around the site, and new festoon lighting and support posts to the eastern side of the site. |
Love Congresbury
Love Congresbury is a volunteer organisation to love and support our village through community projects and events and acts as the Congresbury Village Fete Committee.
| Details | Please visit our Facebook Page. |
| Contact | Kirsty Bowles | Phone 01934 833 126 | Address St Andrew’s Church, Station Road, Congresbury, North Somerset, BS49 5DX |
Congresbury Youth Partnership’s Code Club
Congresbury Youth Partnership’s Code Club for young people aged 8 to 16 restarts after the half-term break on Monday 26th February.
The club runs every term-time Monday from 3.30 to 6pm at Congresbury Youth Club in the Riverside Car Park. Please drop in at any time to any session to find out more, or to get one off help with coding or basic electronics projects. First session is always free, after that we charge £1.50 per week to cover electricity costs. Contact Alex@congsyp.org.uk for more details.
7 Yew Tree Park Congresbury BS49 5EP
| Date | Fri 02 Feb 2024 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
| Development | Minor material amendment to planning permission 21/P/0470/FUH (demolition of existing garage and proposed erection of a single storey side extension) to allow for a smaller side extension with flat roof |
Hill Cottage Rhodyate Hill Congresbury BS49 5AQ
| Date | Wed 31 Jan 2024 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
| Development | Demolition of existing house and erection of a replacement dwellinghouse |
Brendon Cottage Wood Hill Congresbury BS49 5AF
| Date | Tue 30 Jan 2024 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
| Development | Proposed erection of a carport/garage to the South-East of the application site. |
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) |
Break-in and Theft from a Van
The police has informed us that a van was broken into overnight on the 24th whilst parked on a driveway in Southlands Way, Congresbury. The suspect forced entry via the side door of the VW Caddy, where inside power tools were stolen from within.
Any information, CCTV images, please contact the Police on 101 quoting reference number: 5224021253 stating NHW. Or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Thank you for your support.
Attachments:
Burglary in Cobthorn Way
The police has informed us that a home was burgled in Cobthorn Way, Congresbury, between 1:22am and 1:45am on the 26th. The suspect gained access to the rear garden where they then used a snapper tool to remove a lock from the back door. Inside car keys were stolen from the kitchen before the owner’s vehicle was taken. The car was later recovered.
Any information, CCTV images, please contact the Police on 101 quoting reference number: 5224021843 stating NHW. Or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Thank you for your support.
Attachments:
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 |
2 Church Farm Station Road Congresbury BS49 5DX
| Date | Thu 21 Dec 2023 |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Development | Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey extension in place. |