What types of planning applications are most common near West Town (BS40)?

The most common type of planning application near West Town (BS40) is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

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West Town (BS40), Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Town (BS40), Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in West Town (BS40) 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 West Town (BS40)

Backwell is a quaint village and civil parish in North Somerset, England, situated approximately 7 miles southwest of Bristol along the A370 route to Weston-super-Mare. With a population of 4,589 recorded in 2011, the parish encompasses several hamlets, including Backwell Common, Backwell Green, and Backwell Farleigh, as well as the districts of Backwell West Town and Downside. This charming community may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
LSOA: Mendip 005B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Town (BS40).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Town (BS40).

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 West Town (BS40) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of West Town (BS40) in Somerset

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes West Town (BS40) a particularly low-crime area.

West Town (BS40) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Blagdon. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 West Town (BS40) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blagdon Lake SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Mendip Hills. 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 West Town (BS40)

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near West Town (BS40).

The most common application types near West Town (BS40) were discharge of conditions (4).

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