4 Russetts Cottages Backwell Common Backwell BS48 3AD

1. 15 Jul 2026

   Received by Bristol, City of

2. 31 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 September 2026, 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.

• The Connors Acre Backwell Common Backwell BS48 3AD

  26/P/1718/S73 Submitted 19 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~14 Oct

  Section 73 application to remove conditions 3 and 4 (householder permitted development rights) attached to permission 22/P/1726/FUL (Conversion of stable block into 1no. residential dwelling, erection of fencing, entrance gate, post box and construction of bunds (part retrospective) to allow for the proposed removal of householder permitted development rights.

  Awaiting decision Amendments 3 docs
  Domestic

• Cider Farm Backwell Common Backwell Bristol BS48 3AD

  21/P/0792/FUH Submitted 15 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing outbuilding and proposed erection of a pool/storage building and an external swimming pool (8m x 13m) in the rear garden of Cider Farm.

  Granted Householder Demolition 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Cider Farm Backwell Common Backwell Bristol BS48 3AD

  21/P/0792/FUH Submitted 15 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing outbuilding and proposed erection of a pool/storage building and an external swimming pool (8m x 13m) in the rear garden of Cider Farm.

  Granted Householder Demolition 11 docs
  Small domestic

• The Connors Acre Backwell Common Backwell BS48 3AD

  26/P/1718/S73 Submitted 19 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~14 Oct

  Section 73 application to remove conditions 3 and 4 (householder permitted development rights) attached to permission 22/P/1726/FUL (Conversion of stable block into 1no. residential dwelling, erection of fencing, entrance gate, post box and construction of bunds (part retrospective) to allow for the proposed removal of householder permitted development rights.

  Awaiting decision 3 docs
  Domestic

• 4 Russetts Cottages Backwell Common Backwell BS48 3AD

  26/P/1480/FUH Submitted 15 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~9 Sep

  Proposed erection of a part-two storey, part-first floor rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Extension 10 docs

• Dibdens Farm Backwell Common Backwell North Somerset BS48 3AE

  22/P/2805/LBC Submitted 23 Nov 2022 200 yards away

  Listed building consent for the proposed replacement of the existing Timber Dutch doors at first floor level on the West elevation to a Timber Sash window in arctic white finish; secondary aluminium windows in white finish to be fitted behind the existing timber sash windows.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 12 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