Backwell Green, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Backwell Green, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Backwell Green
Backwell is a civil parish and village located in North Somerset, England, approximately 7 miles southwest of Bristol, along the A370 towards Weston-super-Mare. As of 2011, it had a population of 4,589 and encompasses the hamlets of Backwell Common, Backwell Green, and Backwell Farleigh, as well as the districts of Backwell West Town and Downside. This charming village offers a mix of residential areas and rural landscapes, making it relevant for those researching local planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £387,220 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Somerset
- LSOA: North Somerset 008A
Crime Statistics
31 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 10
- anti-social-behaviour: 6
- drugs: 4
- public-order: 4
- other-theft: 3
- burglary: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Backwell Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Backwell Green.
- 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 Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
146 planning applications found near Backwell Green.
- - 4 Backwell Hill Road Backwell BS48 3PL
T1 - Leylandii Reduction - Reduce height by 5m. T2 - Pear tree - Fell to ground level located between T1 and T3. T3 - Pear tree - Carry out a 2m crown reduction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 2 George Close Backwell BS48 3LZ
Demolition of the existing conservatory and proposed erection of a replacement single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 3 Chapel Hill Backwell BS48 3PW
T1-Eucalyptus Fell.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 2 George Close Backwell BS48 3LZ
T1- Eucalyptus spp. (Eucalyptus tree) in rear garden fell tree to ground level and grind out or treat stump to prevent regrowth (if required). Reason: The tree is situated approximately 2.5m from the
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 9 Chapel Hill Backwell BS48 3PW
Lime Tree x5 (G1) Pollard back to old points (3mtrs). Apple Tree (T1) Crown reduction by up to 3mtrs. Cherry Tree (T2 Crown reduction by up to 2mtrs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-07-29
View full details - - 4 Chapel Hill Backwell BS48 3PW
Proposed replacement of existing rear lean-to with a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - 12 Backwell Hill Road Backwell BS48 3PL
T1 - Maple - Remove to ground level. The tree is growing at an acute angle.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-05-14
View full details - - 12 Backwell Hill Road Backwell BS48 3PL
T1 - Leylandii - Dismantle to 1 foot below hedge height. T2 - Apple - Dismantle to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - 4 Chapel Hill Backwell BS48 3PW
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-11-07
View full details - - 1 Backwell Hill Road Backwell Bristol BS48 3PL
Proposed creation of a balcony to the East elevation and replacement of windows with patio doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - 1 Backwell Hill Road Backwell Bristol BS48 3PL
Listed Building Consent for the creation of a balcony to the East elevation and replacement of windows with patio doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-09-30
View full details - - 2 Chapel Hill Backwell BS48 3PW
Bay Tree (T1) Fell Holly Tree (T2) Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-01-11
View full details - - 12 Backwell Hill Road Backwell North Somerset BS48 3PL
Cypress x2 T1 & T2: Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-11-27
View full details - - 40 Backwell Hill Road Backwell North Somerset BS48 3PL
T1 - Ash, fell because tree is dead. T2 - Magnolia, reduce crown by up to 1.5m to contain size of tree. T3 - Yew - reduce crown by up to 2m to contain size of tree. T4 - Laurels, reduce crown by up to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-11-16
View full details - - 12 Backwell Hill Road Backwell North Somerset BS48 3PL
Apple Tree - Remove most of the mistletoe and then rebalance in an attempt to save the tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-05-09
View full details - - 4 Chapel Hill Backwell North Somerset BS48 3PW
x1 Conifer crown reduction by 5 meters. Location of tree marked with blue X in Plan 0.1 in attached documentation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-02-21
View full details - - 8 Chapel Hill Backwell North Somerset BS48 3PW
T1 - Leylandii - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2022-12-09
View full details - - 144 Farleigh Road Backwell North Somerset BS48 3PN
T1 - Grey Poplar - reduce height by 2m, crown thin by 20% crown lift to 3m prune to clear building by 1m. T2 - Norway Maple - crown thin by 20% crown lift to 2.5m prune by 1m to clear house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2022-10-21
View full details - - Backwell House Farleigh Road Backwell BS48 3PL
Change of use from a hotel (Class C1) to a residential dwelling (Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2022-06-24
View full details - - 9 Chapel Hill Backwell North Somerset BS48 3PW
Lime trees x8 (G1) Re Pollard. Lime trees x9 (G2) Re Pollard. Mixed Species (G3) Reduce side of crowns off drive way by up to .75mtr.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2022-06-23
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A brief summary of Backwell Green in Somerset
Backwell is a civil parish and village located in North Somerset, England, approximately 7 miles southwest of Bristol, along the A370 towards Weston-super-Mare. As of 2011, it had a population of 4,589 and encompasses the hamlets of Backwell Common, Backwell Green, and Backwell Farleigh, as well as the districts of Backwell West Town and Downside. This charming village offers a mix of residential areas and rural landscapes, making it relevant for those researching local planning applications.
Property prices in Backwell Green show an average sale price of £387,220, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Backwell Green area recorded 31 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Backwell Green has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: 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 Green includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Backwell Green
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Backwell Green. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Backwell Green maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Backwell Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Backwell Green were full planning applications (9), tree works (9), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Farleigh planning applications
- Backwell Common planning applications
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- West Town planning applications
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- Wraxall planning applications
- Tyntesfield planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.