| Date | Tue 05 Dec 2023 |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Development | Proposed demolition of existing front porch and erection of a single storey front extension in place. |
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.
29 Southlands Way Congresbury BS49 5BW
| Date | Tue 21 Nov 2023 |
| Application Type | Minor material amendment to 22/P/1291/FUH |
| Development | Minor material amendment to 22/P/1291/FUH (Proposed erection of a two storey rear extension to North East elevation.) to allow change from approved brick finish to grey weatherboard cladding at first floor level. |
Land At Congresbury Bridge (West Of The A370 And To The North Of The River Yeo) Bristol Road Congresbury
| Date | Wed 08 Nov 2023 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
| Development | Full planning application for 25 new residential dwellings, with access from the A370, associated drainage infrastructure and landscaping |
Cowslip Corner Brinsea Lane Congresbury BS49 5JW
| Date | Mon 06 Nov 2023 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
| Development | Proposed erection of a two-storey side extension to the eastern elevation, erection of a two storey and first-floor side extension to the western elevation and raising of the principle roof. Demolition of the existing garage and conservatory. |
Land At Brinsea Green Farm Brinsea Lane Congresbury BS49 5JN
| Date | Wed 01 Nov 2023 |
| Application Type | Prior approval for change of use |
| Development | Prior approval for change of use of 3no. agricultural buildings totalling 451sq.m with associated curtilage as Class R- Flexible Commercial Use (Use Class B8 – Storage & Distribution and Use Class E – Commercial, Business and Service use) |
Methodist Church News
Dementia Awareness Session at Congresbury Bowls Club. This event is open to everybody.
CONGARS CAFE INTO THE NEW YEAR
Congars Cafe is hoping to put on more events in the New Year and so as well as the monthly fused glass workshops, we are looking for other craft workshops or groups that would like to make use of the cafe space to put on their workshop or have a regular group meeting. People can either hire the cafe out of hours or in cafe opening times and catering can be provided by us.
If you are interested then please make contact us on 07715876827 to discuss your needs further.
Yatton Information Hub and Cafe. For carers and people living with dementia
Alzheimer’s Society Events
Christmas Shopping Event
Saturday 25th Nov 1-3pm
Second Christmas Shopping Event to be held at the Rec Club.
Land At Brinsea Green Farm Brinsea Lane Congresbury
| Date | Wed 25 Oct 2023 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
| Development | Proposed Installation and operation of a renewable energy generating station comprising ground-mounted photovoltaic solar arrays and battery-based electricity storage containers together with a switchgear container, inverter/transformer units, a substation, site access, internal access tracks, security measures, access gates, other ancillary infrastructure and landscaping and biodiversity enhancements, with a widened gated access at the junction of Brinsea Green Farm and Brinsea Lane. |
A370, West Town Road, Backwell – ADVANCED CLOSURE NOTICE X1. Diversion Information from First Bus Website
The A370, West Town Road in Backwell between Station Road and Brockley Combe Road will be closed to service X1 between 08:00 and 17:00 from Monday 23rd through to Friday 27th October (five days) to facilitate carriageway works.
Service X1 heading towards Weston-super-Mare will be diverted via Colliters Way, A38, Langford to Congresbury traffic lights.
Due to the length of the diversion route and the amount of traffic that will be seeking alternative routes please allow extra time to make your journey.
Please also note there will be overnight closures 20:00 – 06:00 the following week 30th October to 4th November and the same diversion routes and bus stop closures will apply and the web page will be updated to reflect this nearer the time. Please monitor this page for any updates that may be necessary.
Regretfully the bus stops between and including Jubilee Inn in Long Ashton and Congresbury Bridge will not be served and passengers are advised to board or alight at either Winterstoke Road bus stop in Ashton or the Strawberry Line bus stop in Congresbury.
Service X1 heading towards Bristol will operate the reverse of the above.
Regretfully the bus stops between and including Tesco in Congresbury and Jubilee Inn in Long Ashton will not be served and passengers are advised to board or alight at either Station Road bus stop in Congresbury or the Blackmoors Lane bus stop in Ashton.
Alternatively, passengers wishing to travel between Backwell and Bristol can board the X8 service.
YACWAG October 2023 Newsletter
Congresbury Art Groups combined exhibition
28th & 29th October. Venue – The Old School rooms
Congresbury Rec and Congresbury Ladies 2nd Christmas Shopping Event
Planning Application Agricultural Building Off Weston Road Congresbury
| Date | Wed 11 Oct 2023 |
| Application Type | Certificate of Lawfulness |
| Development | Certificate of Lawfulness for the refurbishment of existing stable block/Barn including the installation of a Septic Tank. |
Planning Application 39 Park Road Congresbury BS49 5HJ
| Date | Fri 06 Oct 2023 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
| Development | Proposed demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of a 2 storey rear extension. Partial garage conversion and creation of pitched roof above. Replacement and alteration to all existing windows, installation of 2no. new windows at the first floor and extension of existing hard standing. |
Planning Application Lower Honey Hall Farm Honeyhall Lane BS49 5JX
| Date | Wed 27 Sep 2023 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
| Development | Proposed conversion of existing games room into 1no. holiday accommodation unit. Works to include alterations to fenestration and chimney flue |
Planning Application Energy And Technical Services Ltd Brinsea Road Farm Brinsea Batch BS49 5JP
| Date | Mon 25 Sep 2023 |
| Application Type | Prior approval for change of use |
| Development | Prior approval for change of use from Class E building to 2no. residential dwelling houses (Use Class C3) including curtilage, parking and shared access. No operational development proposed |
Illustrated talk on A Trip to Steep Holm
steep-holm-poster
Facebook test
Rotary Club – Free talk at the Bridge Inn
Get to know your sewing machine workshop
Scheme for 90 Houses Behind Park Road & Mulberry Road
Congresbury’s residents are being urged to attend next Wednesday’s meeting of North Somerset Council’s planning committee to demonstrate their opposition to a new housing scheme.
The scheme, for up to 90 houses on a field behind Park and Mulberry Roads, has been hanging over residents for more than 18 months while land agents M7 tried to answer more than 1,000 objections to the plan.
Because the officer has recommended approval, Congresbury’s district councillor Dan Thomas has referred the matter to the council’s planning committee.
Said CRAG’s Mary Short: “This would be a high density, urban development on an ecologically, historically and socially important site which is totally inappropriate.
“Also, M7 seems to be trying to influence the decision by promising to build a new surgery. Their previous attempt at this was not supported by either the NHS or Mendip Vale Medical Practice, so it is a pointless offer.”
The Planning Committee meeting is scheduled for 2.30pm next Wednesday at Weston town hall, entrance through the old building.
Congresbury Singers Concert
Congresbury singers “Touch of Nostalgia” concert with guest appearance from classical guitarist John Sydenham.
Saturday 18th November 2023. 7.30 at The War Memorial Hall Congresbury
Tickets £10 to include Wine & buffet. Available from PO. Re-Store or on the door.
Methodist Church News
Planning Application 42 Venus Street Congresbury BS49 5EZ
| Date | Thu 14 Sep 2023 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
| Development | Proposed demolition of existing front dormer and erection of 2no. replacement dormers in place, with 1no. velux window between. Erection a large rear dormer with Juliet balcony, replacement of windows and door within existing front porch and extension of flat roof over existing carport to create a canopy. |