Last Thursday’s Full Council meeting started with a presentation from Taylor Wimpey (TW) to Parish Councillors on their Moor Lane planning application, and the final mix of 65 homes which they submitted last week after many months of talks with Backwell Parish Council (BPC) and North Somerset Council (NSC). The breakdown is posted separately on our website, as is the latest explanation of the Farleigh Fields decision and its implications. […]
Taylor Wimpey (TW) has, in the last few days, submitted to North Somerset Council (NSC) their final plan and mix for 65 homes on Moor Lane. Backwell Parish Council (BPC) has worked with both TW and NSC over the last couple years to ensure that the final plan is in accordance with our Neighbourhood Plan and its implications. […]
BACKWELL PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 2018 IN BACKWELL PARISH HALL, BACKWELL […]
CO/452/2017 Richborough Estates Limited & Ors v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government – WMS The High Court ruling issued earlier this month dismissed the challenge made by a number of developers against the Written Ministerial Statement (WMS) made by Gavin Barwell (‘the Minister’)12 December 2016. The WMS gives more weight to neighbourhood plans where a local planning authority does not have a five-year housing supply. The Minister observed that such plans have an importance in meeting new housing needs and stated that they should be respected by a District Council, adding that where a planning application conflicts with a Neighbourhood Plan that is in force, planning permission should not normally be granted. […]
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Airport Master Plan. We are very pleased that you have had a good response. According to our register Backwell Parish Council (BPC) represents over 200 homes adjacent to the North Side of the Airport in and around Downside Road, Hyatts Wood Road and The Batch. Although there were some problems in the distribution of the leaflet and questionnaire the Airport staff have met many residents including those 11 living along Downside Road in properties backing onto the car parks. Following the recent presentations and residents feedback please see below our initial feedback about your Master Plan proposals and the key issues that affect our village. Master Plan Scenario Proposals for the Airport's Development up to 2050 Having spoken to many residents, some at the Airport's presentation and others who contacted our Parish Office. Taking into account the information that is currently available through the Master Plan Consultation, [...]
There has been a further delay in the Appeal decision. It has now been put back to on or before the 15th February 2018. A further update to follow. 15.1.18 Decision is here.
The main object of the January meeting was, as always, to consider applications for grants from local charities, clubs and associations, and to set the budget for the coming year. All councillors present declared any interest that they might have with regards to any application e.g. membership of a club, and therefore did not vote when that application was considered. A total sum of £25,950 was set aside for grants for the upcoming year to improve the life of those in Backwell requiring support as well as for some appropriate leisure activities, again for Backwell Residents to enjoy. […]
Bristol Airport wish to tell Backwell of the dates and places of the various presentations outlining the proposed expansion. The biggest impact will be on Downside and its surrounding area. The two immediate dates that we need to be aware of are Monday the 15th January at the Parish Hall 12 noon till 3 pm and then Saturday 20th January from 11am until 4pm at the Airport Hilton Hotel. […]
BACKWELL PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 11TH JANUARY 2018 IN BACKWELL PARISH HALL, BACKWELL […]
Name or Organisation: Backwell Parish Council Q1. On which part of the Joint Spatial Plan are you commenting? Please see the note above. Chapter All Paragraph All Policy All Key Diagram All Q2. Do you consider the Joint Spatial Plan to be: Legally compliant? Yes No ü Sound? Yes No ü Compliant with the Duty to co-operate? Yes No ü Please tick as appropriate Q3. Please give details of why you consider the Joint Spatial Plan is not legally compliant or is unsound or fails to comply with the duty to co-operate. Please be as precise as possible. If you wish to support the legal compliance or soundness of the Joint Spatial Plan or its compliance with the duty to co-operate, please also use this box to set out your representation. The Joint Spatial Plan (JSP) suggests a major expansion of Backwell (700 houses) and a massive expansion (2400 houses) [...]
