Backwell, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Backwell, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Backwell are administered by Bath And North East Somerset Council. View the full Bath And North East Somerset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Backwell
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.
Population: 4,751 (2021)
District: North Somerset
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Somerset
- LSOA: North Somerset 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Backwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Backwell.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Backwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
623 planning applications found near Backwell.
- 26/P/1274/TPO - Land Opposite 15 Rodney Road Backwell BS48 3HR
T1 - Cherry - Carry out remedial pruning to include: removal of basal epicormic growth, a crown lift of up to 5m over the carriageway and up to 3m over the open space as appropriate (only the minimum
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-06-18 - 26/P/1250/TPO - West Leigh Infant Westfield Drive Backwell BS48 3NG
T001 -Norway Maples: crown lift west of canopy to give clearance from ground of 5m over turning circle. T002 - Tree of Heaven: crown lift west of canopy to give clearance from ground of 5m over turnin
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-06-18 - - Land Opposite 15 Rodney Road Backwell BS48 3HR
T1 - Cherry - Carry out remedial pruning to include: removal of basal epicormic growth, a crown lift of up to 5m over the carriageway and up to 3m over the open space as appropriate (only the minimum
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - West Leigh Infant Westfield Drive Backwell BS48 3NG
T001 -Norway Maples: crown lift west of canopy to give clearance from ground of 5m over turning circle. T002 - Tree of Heaven: crown lift west of canopy to give clearance from ground of 5m over turnin
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 26/P/1228/FUH - 12A Mulberry Close Backwell BS48 3HX
Proposed erection of a single storey rear extension and first floor side extension. Partial garage conversion and replacement of front cladding.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-06-11 - - 12A Mulberry Close Backwell BS48 3HX
Proposed erection of a single storey rear extension and first floor side extension. Partial garage conversion and replacement of front cladding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - Backwell Scout And Guide Hut Rodney Road Backwell BS48 3HR
T64 - Ash pollard - canopy reduction of up to 4m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - 26/P/1088/FUH - 7 Rushmoor Grove Backwell BS48 3BW
Proposed erection of a first-floor extension above existing attached garage.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-05-22 - - 7 Rushmoor Grove Backwell BS48 3BW
Proposed erection of a first-floor extension above existing attached garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - Backwell School Station Road Backwell BS48 3BX
Request to Discharge condition 8 (Pitch Quality and Registration) on application 24/P/1406/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 25 Long-thorn Backwell BS48 3GZ
Non-material amendment to application 26/P/0455/FUH (Proposed erection of a front porch extension.) to allow for an slight increase in size to the approved porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - 26/P/0985/NMA - 25 Long-thorn Backwell BS48 3GZ
Non-material amendment to application 26/P/0455/FUH (Proposed erection of a front porch extension.) to allow for an slight increase in size to the approved porch.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-05-12 - 26/P/0957/S73 - 11A Meadow Close Backwell BS48 3NN
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (Plans) attached to permission 23/P/0703/FUL (Proposed erection of a detached 4no. bed two storey dwelling and associated works on land that is currently par
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-05-07 - - 11A Meadow Close Backwell BS48 3NN
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (Plans) attached to permission 23/P/0703/FUL (Proposed erection of a detached 4no. bed two storey dwelling and associated works on land that is currently par
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 98 West Town Road Backwell BS48 3BE
TG1 Ash and Sycamore of the submitted MWA Arboricultural Report. Works: Remove (fell) to near ground level and treat stumps to inhibit regrowth. Reason: Clay shrinkage subsidence damage at neighbourin
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 53 Dark Lane Backwell BS48 3NT
T1 Oak- Crown lift over hedge and fence to clear by 1.5m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - 37 Oakleigh Close Backwell BS48 3JX
Notification of National Grid's intention to change a pole from 9m to 10m at 37 Oakleigh Close, Backwell
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Land At Backwell Common Backwell
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code of the intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus comprising of the installation of 2no. 10m medium wooden poles and 1no.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 37 Farleigh Road Backwell BS48 3PB
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings at 37 Farleigh Road
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 4 Manor Court Backwell BS48 3BS
Proposed conversion of existing garage to form livable space and erection of a single-storey rear extension. Expansion of existing raised rear terrace and front hardstanding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-09
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A brief summary of Backwell in Somerset
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 settlement has a population of approximately 4,751 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Somerset district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Backwell a particularly low-crime area.
Backwell has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Backell West Town, Backwell Church Town, Backwell Farleigh. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Backwell includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Backwell
In the last 24 months, 108 planning applications were submitted near Backwell. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Backwell.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Backwell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Backwell were full planning applications (50), tree works (21), outline applications (12). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 14 medium-scale applications, 85 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 69 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 32 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- West Town planning applications
- Backwell Common planning applications
- Backwell Green planning applications
- Chelvey Batch planning applications
- Farleigh planning applications
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- East End planning applications
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