Lulsgate Bottom, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lulsgate Bottom, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Lulsgate Bottom
Backwell is a civil parish and village located in North Somerset, England, approximately 7 miles southwest of Bristol, adjacent to the A370 road leading to Weston-super-Mare. As of the 2011 census, it had 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 area presents various opportunities for planning applications, given its mix of residential and rural landscapes.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Somerset
- LSOA: North Somerset 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lulsgate Bottom.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lulsgate Bottom.
- 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 Lulsgate Bottom based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Lulsgate Bottom.
- - Woodham House Downside Road Backwell BS48 3DN
Proposed erection of a single storey extension to the west elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Bristol Airport, North Side Road, Felton, Wrington
Hybrid planning application (full and outline elements) with Environmental Statement for the expansion of Bristol Airport to enable a throughput of 15 million passengers per annum, operating within a
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Bristol International Airport North Side Road Felton BS48 3DY
Non-material amendment to permission 09/P/1020/OT2 (Airport redevelopment application) to allow changes to the approved design of the multistorey car park, public transport interchange and drop-off zo
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - Lulsgate House Bristol International Airport North Side Road Felton Bristol BS48 3AQ
Request to discharge condition number 32 (Surface Water Drainage Operations and Maintenance Manual) on application 18/P/5118/OUT
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - Departure Concourse Bristol International Airport North Side Road Felton North Somerset BS48 3DY
Request to discharge condition number 11 (Light Spill Calculations Plan) on application 23/P/1637/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-04-17
View full details - - Bristol Airport North Side Road Felton Wrington BS48 3DY
Consultation request under the provisions of Part 8 (Class F) of The Town And Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England) Order 2015 for a proposed new section of airside ro
Status: Permitted | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2023-10-04
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A brief summary of Lulsgate Bottom in Somerset
Backwell is a civil parish and village located in North Somerset, England, approximately 7 miles southwest of Bristol, adjacent to the A370 road leading to Weston-super-Mare. As of the 2011 census, it had 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 area presents various opportunities for planning applications, given its mix of residential and rural landscapes.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lulsgate Bottom a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lulsgate Bottom 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, Lulsgate Bottom 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 Lulsgate Bottom
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Lulsgate Bottom. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lulsgate Bottom may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lulsgate Bottom were full planning applications (4), amendments (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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