Hinkley Point C Connection Project, Between Bridgwater In Somerset And Seabank Substation, North Of Avonmouth.

Registered 26/P/0912/DCM
Council
Date received
30 Apr 2026
Date validated
30 Apr 2026

Description

Formal submission to extend the time to discharge Requirements 15 (Reinstatement schemes) and 20 (Removal of temporary bridges and culverts) for Stage 2.1 of the authorised development) of the National Grid (Hinkley Point C Connection Project) Order 2016 (as Amended).

5.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#127 of 282

North Somerset ranks #119 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

North Somerset decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #148 of 282
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #168 of 282
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #119 of 282
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #104 of 282
71%
Minor dwellings approved
123 decided (1-9 homes)
91%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
46 decided
1,148
Total decisions
138 refused in 2025