Please note that the Backwell Parish Council Planning Committee Meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, 14th August 2025, has been rescheduled to Thursday, 21st August 2025. New Meeting Date: Thursday, 21st August 2025 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Backwell Parish Hall The updated meeting schedule will also be displayed on our noticeboards.
Backwell Parish Council has been informed that Taylor Wimpey will soon begin early works on the Rodney Road site. Here’s what to expect over the coming weeks: Week commencing 7th July 2025 – Work will begin with grass cutting, followed by the installation of perimeter fencing, delivered over three days using small machinery Week commencing 14th July 2025 – Archaeological investigations will begin, involving larger equipment and temporary welfare facilities Key Information for Residents Large perimeter fencing will be installed around the entire field Two footpaths will be closed: One path to Rushmoor Lane will remain closed throughout the build The path to West Leigh Infants School will be closed until around Christmas, then is expected to reopen Protective fencing will be placed around the Strawberries and Cream tree in the triangle area Construction traffic will be managed to avoid disruption during school drop-off and pick-up times. We will [...]
Meeting Schedule Changes Please note the following updates to our upcoming meetings, all to be held at Backwell Parish Hall: Planning Committee Meeting New Date: Wednesday 18th June (previously Thursday 19th June) Full Council Meeting – 3rd July New Start Time: 6:00pm (previously 7:30pm). Updated Schedule of Meetings
Planning Committee Agenda - WEDNESDAY 18th June 2025
Planning Committee Agenda - WEDNESDAY 16th April 2025 16th April Item 16 Community Governance Consultation information document 16th April Item 16 Community Governance Consultation response questionnaire
Planning Committee Agenda - 20th March 2025
Backwell Parish Council would welcome your input on two key issues affecting our community. 2381 PROPOSED NEW HOMES FOR BACKWELL North Somerset Council (NSC) are currently running a consultation on possible new sites for building in and around Backwell. They have been asked by the government to find 8500 new homes across the whole of the district. The consultation ends on 21st March. At the end of April, NSC will then issue draft proposals for which of these sites they would welcome planning applications, as part of the process that will lead to the adoption of a new Local Plan for North Somerset. You can access the consultation at: https://n-somerset-pp.inconsult.uk/Reg19AddSites/consultationHome If you head for the section relating to Backwell, you will be able to comment on each of the potential building sites for our village. The total amount of proposed houses if all these sites were developed is 1,785. This does [...]
Planning Committee Agenda - 20th February 2025
Please note that the Planning Committee meeting is being held on WEDNESDAY this month due to the Carols around the Crib event taking place in the Parish Hall on Thursday (all welcome!) Planning Committee Agenda WEDNESDAY 18th December 2024
Planning Committee Agenda Thursday 21st November 2024
