Backwell planning approval rate
Backwell ward in North Somerset has a 92.6% approval rate based on 620 planning decisions. North Somerset overall: 90.2%.
Last updated: March 2026
92.6%
ward approval rate
620
Decisions
574
Approved
46
Refused
90.2%
North Somerset average
Backwell sits slightly above the North Somerset average, with a 2.4 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Backwell compares
Backwell ward
92.6%
North Somerset overall
90.2%
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Recent decisions in Backwell
Proposed development involves change of use from an existing storage to hot food · Tue 24 Feb 2026
Proposed conversion of existing integral garage. · Tue 17 Feb 2026
Proposed demolition of existing single-storey rear extension, erection of a new · Thu 12 Feb 2026
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the erection of a sin · Mon 09 Feb 2026
Proposed erection of a conservatory and link extension to the South Elevation. · Thu 29 Jan 2026
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✓ Common refusal reasons in North Somerset
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 19,330 decisions.