Taylor Wimpey and Rodney Road development for 60 houses. Statement from Backwell Parish Council (BPC) - 11th August 2025 BPC strongly opposed Taylor Wimpey's (TW) housing development near Rodney Road in Backwell, but North Somerset Council (NSC) approved the project. After finalising conditions, building work will begin soon, with enabling works currently in progress. As volunteers and residents, BPC understands the sadness in losing these beloved fields but once land has consent, a pragmatic approach is required to secure a safe and smooth build.  BPC has engaged with NSC and Taylor Wimpey to finalise a Construction Ecology Management Plan and Construction Traffic Management Plan, both have recently been approved. Whilst a consultee, BPC has limited influence as NSC is the awarding authority responsible for planning decision making. Taylor Wimpey (TW) have been proactive and supportive of our local groups, having met with West Leigh Infants School, Backwell Playing fields Committee [...]

Farleigh Fields Site Persimmon Homes have notified Backwell Parish Council  of further top soil shift scheduled from Tuesday 12th August until Friday 15th August 2025. As such, there will be several lorries coming and going throughout those four days. The contractor being used is B&A and the location is WSM. Local residents will be informed by the site team.