Backwell Common, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Backwell Common, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Backwell Common 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 Common
Backwell is a village and civil parish located in North Somerset, England, with a population of 4,589 as of the 2011 census. Situated approximately 7 miles southwest of Bristol and south of the A370 road to Weston-super-Mare, the parish encompasses several hamlets, including Backwell Common, Backwell Green, and Backwell Farleigh, along with the districts of Backwell West Town and Downside. This area's mix of residential and rural settings may be of particular interest for planning applications and developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Somerset
- LSOA: North Somerset 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Backwell Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Backwell Common.
- 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 Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
114 planning applications found near Backwell Common.
- 26/P/1353/FUH - 3 Amberlands Close Backwell BS48 3LW
Proposed erection of a single storey rear extension and a detached garden store/office outbuilding in the rear garden.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-06-26 - - 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 1no. 10m light and 2no. 10m medium wo
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 41 Station Road Backwell BS48 3LN
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (Plans) attached to permission 25/P/0484/FUH (Proposed erection of a single storey side extension, extension of existing roofing above rear extension and hip
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 5 Amberlands Close Backwell BS48 3LW
Proposed erection of a single storey rear extension and extension to front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 2A Waverley Road Backwell BS48 3LP
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed use of one room within the existing domestic property as a small podiatry clinic.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 27 Waverley Road Backwell BS48 3LP
NAIL021 - BIRCH - Dismantle (fell)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 54 Waverley Road Backwell BS48 3LQ
NAIL011 - Ash - Dismantle. (fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 44 Station Road Backwell BS48 3LN
Proposed conversion of existing integral garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 41 Station Road Backwell BS48 3LN
Proposed erection of a single storey side extension, extension of existing roofing above rear extension and hip-to-gable loft conversion including with 2no. front dormers and a flat-roof rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-03-07
View full details - - 2 Alison Gardens Backwell BS48 3LT
Proposed conversion of the existing ground floor Garage into internal habitable floorspace and erection of a first floor extension above the converted garage ground floor. Erection of a single storey
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 2A Waverley Road Backwell BS48 3LP
Proposed erection of a single storey side extension following demolition of the existing brickwork piers and side access gates.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-10-10
View full details - - Backwell Motors 73 Station Road Backwell BS48 3LH
Proposed creation of an outdoor car wash in existing car parking area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-07-25
View full details - - Backwell Motors 73 Station Road Backwell BS48 3LH
Proposed extension of existing Petrol Station Canopy and installation of 1no. additional pump.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-07-25
View full details - - 11 Backwell Common Backwell BS48 3NA
Proposed partial conversion of the existing attached garage and replacement of the 2no. flat roof dormers to the rear elevation with 2no. new pitched roof dormers. Replacement of existing single store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-06-28
View full details - - 41 Station Road Backwell BS48 3LN
Proposed erection of a first floor atop existing bungalow. Works to include; erection of a canopy porch to the front elevation, creation of a raised patio to the rear alongside hardstanding to the fro
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-06-11
View full details - - 43A Station Road Backwell BS48 3LN
Demolition of existing conservatory and proposed erection of a replacement single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-05-31
View full details - - 51 Station Road Backwell BS48 3LN
Proposed full property renovation including; Demolition of existing porch and erection of a new front porch in-place. Raising of existing ridge height to form first floor, including the creation of 1n
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - 41 Station Road Backwell BS48 3LN
Proposed creation of a first floor atop existing bungalow with a dormer to the front elevation. Works to include the erection of a canopy porch to the front elevation, creation of a raised rear patio
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - 4 Amberlands Close Backwell North Somerset BS48 3LW
Discharge of Condition numbers 3 (Materials) and 4 (Construction Management Statement) on application 23/P/0297/FUH
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-03-06
View full details - - 14 The Avenue Backwell North Somerset BS48 3NB
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed widening of two existing doorways to the rear (North East) elevation and replacement of existing white PVC door frames with dark grey aluminium bi-fo
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-07-25
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A brief summary of Backwell Common in Somerset
Backwell is a village and civil parish located in North Somerset, England, with a population of 4,589 as of the 2011 census. Situated approximately 7 miles southwest of Bristol and south of the A370 road to Weston-super-Mare, the parish encompasses several hamlets, including Backwell Common, Backwell Green, and Backwell Farleigh, along with the districts of Backwell West Town and Downside. This area's mix of residential and rural settings may be of particular interest for planning applications and developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Backwell Common a particularly low-crime area.
Backwell Common 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Backwell Common 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 Common
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Backwell Common. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Backwell Common maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Backwell Common slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Backwell Common were full planning applications (30), tree works (12), outline applications (9). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 54 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.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 5 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: 38 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 26 applications
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