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Planning in West Town (BA6)

Only 1 decision near West Town (BA6) in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Town (BA6) in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.

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About West Town (BA6)

Backwell is a village and civil parish located in North Somerset, England, approximately 7 miles southwest of Bristol and south of the A370 road leading to Weston-super-Mare. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 4,589 and encompasses several hamlets, including Backwell Common and Backwell Green, as well as districts such as Backwell West Town and Downside. This vibrant community offers opportunities for planning applications in a picturesque setting with close proximity to larger urban areas.

Property prices in West Town show an average sale price of £410,043, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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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To comment on or object to a planning application near West Town, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near West Town.

The most common types were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Town (BA6)?
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near West Town (BA6).
What types of planning applications are most common near West Town (BA6)?
The most common type of planning application near West Town (BA6) is full planning applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Town (BA6)?
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