Backwell, Somerset Planning Applications
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Screening Opinion request to determine as to whether proposed development is EIA development. for the proposed restoration of Coles Quarry through the importation and placement of engineered, non-hazardous material. THIS IS NOT A PLANNING APPLICATION
Non-Material amendment to application 23/P/2508/RM (Reserved matters application for matters of access (internal only), appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the erection of 90no. dwellings, including provision of an additional 6no. self build plots which will be subject to separate reserved matters application(s) pursuant to Outline permission 21/P/1766/OUT (Outline planning application for demolition of 54 and 56 Farleigh Road; residential development of up to 125 dwellings (Class C3); strategic landscaping and earthworks, surface water drainage and all other ancillary infrastructure and enabling works with means of site access (excluding internal roads) from the new junction off Farleigh Road for approval; all other matters (internal access, layout, appearance, scale and landscaping) reserved for subsequent approval.)) to allow for the addition of parking bays to the site entrance.
Certification of Lawful Development for the conversion of existing garage to create habitable space, utility room and storage garage.
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Backwell is a village and civil parish located in North Somerset, approximately 7 miles southwest of Bristol, alongside the A370 road towards Weston-super-Mare. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 4,589 and encompasses several hamlets, including Backwell Common, Backwell Green, and Backwell Farleigh, as well as the districts of Backwell West Town and Downside. This demographic and geographical information is essential for anyone researching planning applications in the area. The other has a population of approximately 4,751 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Somerset district.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (July 2026). This makes Backwell a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Backwell has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Backwell planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
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