Farleigh Fields Site Persimmon Homes have notified Backwell Parish Council that their contractor will be completing all signage works in Backwell on Thursday 28th and Friday 29th August 2025. This will see a change from 40mph to 30mph along the road from Farleigh through to the site. In addition, the lighting columns on the main road in front of the site will be installed and connected on Thursday 18th and Friday 19th September 2025.
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.
Following residents’ concerns over the last few days, Backwell Parish Council (BPC) contacted both Taylor Wimpey (TW) and North Somerset Council (NSC) to request further information. Here’s the update we’ve received: Grass Cutting The land was previously under a grazing licence with a local farmer. Prior to completion taking place, TW were advised that the landowner/tenant wished to cut the grass one last time. This took place last week and unfortunately, it appears a tree was damaged during the cut. TW does not anticipate any further grass cutting until the new access from Rodney Road is in place. Site Access & Works TW held a site meeting recently to assess enabling works, including fencing and an archaeological survey. Access was made via the gate next to West Leigh Infants School – the same entrance used by the farmer, and a permitted right of way to access the land. As of [...]
Mac Mic Strategic Land Public Exhibition – Land North of Farleigh Road (East Backwell) Thursday 17th July 2025 11:30am – 8:30pm Backwell Parish Hall Mac Mic Strategic Land is holding a public exhibition to present proposals for around 450 new homes, public open space, new facilities, and infrastructure on land north of Farleigh Road (East Backwell). This site is being considered for development in the latest draft of North Somerset Council’s new Local Plan. Backwell Parish Council has been informed of these intentions by Mac Mic Strategic Land and understands that invitation letters will be sent to residents shortly. We want to be clear: Backwell Parish Council opposes development in East Backwell and is committed to safeguarding the area. BPC has made this position clear to Mac Mic Strategic Land. The exhibition is part of an early-stage pre-proposal consultation – not a formal opportunity to object, but an important chance [...]
