5 Hilldale Road Backwell BS48 3JY

1. 15 Aug 2025

   Received by Bristol, City of

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 October 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Bristol, City of took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Bristol, City of for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Bristol, City of decided householder applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 5 Hilldale Road Backwell BS48 3JY

  25/P/1682/FUH Submitted 15 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~10 Oct

  Proposed erection of a single storey rear extension to provide a larger open plan kitchen/ dining room, and associated ground floor works to provide utility, shower room and larger ground floor bedroom.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 1 Karen Drive Backwell BS48 3JT

  16/P/1295/NMA Submitted 26 May 2016 150 yards away

  Application for a Non material amendment to application 16/P/0011/F ( Erection of a two storey front/side/rear extension and a single storey side/ rear extension. ( to simplify the roof details and design to improve room layout and to step the single storey southern wall back from the boundary

  Granted Amendments Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 44 Hilldale Road Backwell BS48 3JZ

  25/P/1578/FUL Submitted 4 Aug 2025 150 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~3 Oct

  Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 23/P/1076/FUH (Proposed erection of a single storey front porch, single storey side extension above study, solar panels and roof lights on existing dwelling. Rebuilding of existing garden room.) to allow for an enlargement to a first floor level window with additional glazing to be obscured glass on the North-East elevation to facilitate a means of escape.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 2 docs
  Small domestic

• 44 Hilldale Road Backwell BS48 3JZ

  25/P/1578/FUL Submitted 4 Aug 2025 150 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~3 Oct

  Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 23/P/1076/FUH (Proposed erection of a single storey front porch, single storey side extension above study, solar panels and roof lights on existing dwelling. Rebuilding of existing garden room.) to allow for an enlargement to a first floor level window with additional glazing to be obscured glass on the North-East elevation to facilitate a means of escape.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 2 docs
  Small domestic

• 28 Oakleigh Close Backwell North Somerset BS48 3JU

  21/P/2094/NMA Submitted 15 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  Non material amendment to application 18/P/4855/FUH ( Demolition of garage and outbuilding; erection to two storey extension to side and rear ) to change the front door (D02) of the extension from a single door to a double door increasing the width from 1m to 1.75m, and correspondingly decrease the size of the window (W01) which is next to the front door decreasing the width from1.8m to 1m.

  Granted Amendments Extension Demolition +1 4 docs

• 28 Oakleigh Close Backwell North Somerset BS48 3JU

  21/P/2094/NMA Submitted 15 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  Non material amendment to application 18/P/4855/FUH ( Demolition of garage and outbuilding; erection to two storey extension to side and rear ) to change the front door (D02) of the extension from a single door to a double door increasing the width from 1m to 1.75m, and correspondingly decrease the size of the window (W01) which is next to the front door decreasing the width from1.8m to 1m.

  Granted Amendments Extension Demolition +1 4 docs

• 26/P/1517/FUH Refused

  The Thrift Bridgwater Road Winscombe BS25 1NB

  Proposed erection of a two-storey detached double garage with 4no. dormers to the South elevation.

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/P/1532/FUH Granted

  300 Down Road Portishead BS20 8JT

  Demolition of the existing single storey porch extension and raised terrace and proposed erection of a new raised terrace to the rear and associated alterations.

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/P/1509/FUH Granted

  24 Quantock Road Portishead BS20 6DP

  Proposed erection of a single-storey rear extension, expansion of existing rear dormer and installation of rooflights. Conversion of existing detached garage alongside the expansion of front hardstanding and vehicular access.

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/P/1288/FUH Granted

  Hale Farm Bridgwater Road Winscombe BS25 1NN

  Proposed erection of an Oak framed and timber clad single storey side extension to the existing garage and installation of PV Panels to the garage roof, works to also include the partial demolition of an existing boundary wall.

  Received 18 Jun, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/P/1497/FUH Granted

  Hillview Naish Lane Barrow Gurney BS48 3ST

  Proposed erection of a first floor rear extension to extend the bedroom and create a balcony.

  Received 16 Jul, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Householder