| 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. |
YACWAG January 2026 Newsletter
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 |
Congresbury History Group Spring 2026 Programme
Update from Tessa Munt, MP
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. |
Norton Lodge Brinsea Batch Congresbury BS49 5JP
| Date | Wed 12 Nov 2025 |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Development | Proposed erection of a single storey side extension. |
30 Silverstone Way Congresbury BS49 5ES
| Date | Mon 27 Oct 2025 |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Development | Demolition of the existing conservatory and proposed erection of a replacement conservatory. |
Oak House Old Weston Road Congresbury BS49 5ED
| Date | Thu 23 Oct 2025 |
| Application Type | Tree works |
| Development | T1 is an English Oak (Quercus robur). We will reduce the crown by approximately 1-2m to manage crown size and maintain a balanced and aesthetically pleasing form and remove deadwood.We will thin the crown by approximately 10-20% to decrease crown density. We will lift the crown to approximately 2.5-3m to create more clearance and create a uniform canopy skirt. |
Land North Of Mulberry Road Congresbury
| Date | Wed 22 Oct 2025 |
| Application Type | Reserved matters application for appearance, landscape, layout and scale for the construction of 70 homes |
| Development | Reserved matters application for appearance, landscape, layout and scale for the construction of 70 homes, public open space (including play space), landscaping, drainage works, pedestrian, cycle and vehicular links and associated infrastructure pursuant to 22/P/0459/OUT (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. (Appearance, landscaping, layout and scale reserved) |
Update from Tessa Munt, MP for Congresbury
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!
Congars Hub (formally Congars Cafe) Events
The Yeo Vale Neighbourhood Policing Team
Sing & Smile Sessions – Yatton
Trinity Singers: Faure Requiem
Avon and Somerset Police
The Police has issued the warning below. Although the reference is to parking in Watchet there are fake QR codes in use elsewhere so please take care and check that the QR code is not a sticker over the original code.
We want to make people aware of criminals who have put a fake QR code over the genuine article on parking ticket machines in Watchet. These are the codes that can be scanned by smart phones to make payments, such as paying for a parking space in these occasions. Instead of payment going to the legitimate operator, these payments are going to the offender. Typically these scams may only take a small sum so it doesn’t raise any suspicions to the victim, allowing the fraud to continue.
A QR (Quick Response) Code is a two-dimensional matrix barcode which gives access to websites, digital content, or other information. At it’s best it provides swift access for payments, which comes from PayPal or similar companies, who then take payment for the user. At worse, it may also download phishing or malware viruses. Always check there isn’t a sticker over the original code. Be very careful if a smaller sticker seems to be over of a larger size or shows signs of tampering. Be especially aware if the website asks for sensitive information or offers unrealistic deals.
Debbie Fortune Estate Agents
DEBBIE FORTUNE ESTATE AGENTS are Property experts in Sales, Lettings, Land and New Homes, Auctions, Mortgages
Debbie Fortune Estate Agents is a family owned, totally independent sales and lettings agent, established in January 2009.
Our enthusiastic team is dedicated to providing a service that is friendly, personal and professional. We have an enormous amount of experience, selling homes since 1978, and over the years have dealt with literally thousands of sales covering North Somerset and Somerset, including Wrington Vale, the Yeo Valley, Chew Valley and The Mendips.
Our team bring a wealth of knowledge of the property market in this area which simply cannot be challenged by any other estate agent, and which has contributed to the company’s success.
Telephone number – 01934 862370
Email- salesadmin@debbiefortune.co.uk
Click here for our website- https://debbiefortune.co.uk/
Avon and Somerset Police
The police has informed us that for the time being, Trevor Wilmot will be your point of contact for police matters relating to your area.
Should you need to get in touch, Trevor can be contacted as follows:
Tel: 07547 659 714
Land To The West And East Of The Strawberry Line Brinsea Road Congresbury
| Date | Thu 24 Apr 2025 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission – solar farm |
| Development | Ground mounted photovoltaic solar farm together with Battery Energy Storage, associated equipment, infrastructure and ancillary works with new substation off Drove Way |
YACWAG April 2025 Newsletter
North Somerset Tech Ready Service
North Somerset Local Plan 2040 – Consultation paper on additional sites for the Regulation 19 plan
For those wishing to comment on the plans for Congresbury, please visit this website: https://n-somerset.inconsult.uk/Reg19AddSites/viewCompoundDoc?docid=15643252&sessionid=&voteid=&partId=15644084
Dance Fitness Class in the Memorial Hall
FITSTEPS – Paula Dance Fitness
My name is Paula Stitch & I’m a dance Fitness Instructor of 20 years.
I have danced all my life, stage dancing with the Bristol school of dancing and Ballroom Dancing, regularly competing at the famous “Blackpool Tower Ballroom”.
I now teach community Dance fitness classes in the area & I’m excited to be starting a new class called “Fit steps “at Congresbury Memorial Hall.
Fit steps, a dance Fitness programme, put together by Ian Waite & Natalie Lowe two ex-professionals from the TV show Strictly Come dancing.
The programme consists of the graceful ballroom steps such as the Waltz and Quickstep alongside the energetic Latin steps like the Jive and Salsa, in a fun and fitness way, NO partner is required.
Starting off with a –
FREE TASTER CLASS on TUESDAY 11th March 10.00am -10.55am
Regular Weekly classes will start from the 18th of March.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL as Places are limited.
Please read the advert below on how to book your place.