Search West Town (BS40) planning applications
11 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of West Town (BS40) · updated daily · Somerset Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Land North Of The Batch ButcombeApprovedProposed erection of an agricultural building with associated works including the provision of a compacted aggregate hardstanding and landscaping.Received 16 Jul 2026Decided 18 Sep 202626/P/1487/FUL
- Butcombe New Woods Blagdon Lane ButcombeApprovedPrior Notification for a temporary campsite to be operated between 26th June - 2nd November 2026 for no more than 60 non-consecutive daysReceived 22 Jun 2026Decided 17 Jul 202626/P/1488/TBCN
- Mary Paddock Farm, Greenhouse Lane, Nempnett Thrubwell, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8YLApprovedDischarge of condition 2 (Bat Shed (pre-occupation)) of application 25/02668/FUL (External alterations and extension to existing dwellings, construction of a car port, and associated alterations to ancillary buildings).Discharge of ConditionReceived 17 Apr 2026Decided 8 Jul 202626/01488/COND
- Land At Butcombe Farm Aldwick Lane ButcombeApprovedRequest to discharge the condition relating to the Biodiversity Net Gain Plan on application 25/P/1912/FUL.Approval of ConditionReceived 23 Mar 2026Decided 19 May 202626/P/0653/AOC
- Land Off Upper Green Lane Butcombe BS40 7USRefusedSection 73 application remove condition 10 (used for agricultural and equine purposes only and for no other purposes) attached to planning permission 16/P/2832/F (erection of a stable block and change of use field to agricultural and equine mixed use)Section 73 - vary/remove conditionsReceived 6 Mar 2026Decided 30 Apr 202626/P/0507/S73
Planning in West Town (BS40)
Only 7 decisions near West Town (BS40) in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Town (BS40) in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.
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Around West Town (BS40)
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BS40 243 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Somerset Council
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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.
The area around West Town has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Town 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.
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In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near West Town.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (4).