Backwell Villagers Protest Plans to Double Village Size with 1,600 New Homes Monday, September 22, 2025 backwell northsomerset housing development infrastructure traffic conservation community planning rural Residents of Backwell, a rural village in North Somerset, are mounting fierce opposition to plans that would see 1,600 new homes built, effectively doubling the village’s size and threatening its countryside charm. While … Read More
Woman Suffers Life-Altering Injuries After Lorry Collision in Backwell Saturday, September 20, 2025 collision pedestrian lorry backwell police injury investigation emergency northsomerset witnesses A serious collision between a lorry and a pedestrian has left a woman in her 70s with life-changing injuries in Backwell, North Somerset. Avon and Somerset Police are actively investigating the incident, which occurred on … Read More
North Somerset Council Cancels Costly Bus Lane Plan in Backwell Amid Village Opposition Wednesday, September 17, 2025 backwell buslane northsomerset transport infrastructure localplan publictransport traffic development community sport North Somerset Council has abandoned its plan to construct a £2.2 million, 260-metre-long bus lane along the A370 in Backwell, a move welcomed by many local residents who had expressed strong opposition. The proposed bus lane … Read More
Backwell Faces Massive Housing Surge Amid Community Outcry Monday, September 15, 2025 backwell housing development greenbelt community planning somerset neighbourhood environment infrastructure Backwell, a charming village in North Somerset, is grappling with unprecedented residential development that locals describe as “absolutely bananas.” With around 2,000 existing homes, the village now faces planning permission … Read More
Backwell Faces an 'Absolutely Bananas' Surge of 800 New Homes Amid Community Outcry Monday, September 15, 2025 backwell somerset housing development greenbelt community planning infrastructure sustainability farleighfields Strolling through Backwell, it’s impossible to miss signs pleading “save our fields” and “save our village” outside residents’ homes. This North Somerset village, home to approximately 2,000 households, is bracing for … Read More
400 More Homes Proposed for Backwell Amidst Rapid Village Expansion Friday, September 12, 2025 backwell northsomerset housing development planning amenities community affordablehousing ecology infrastructure Backwell, a North Somerset village known for its scenic charm, is facing a significant increase in housing development. Rubix Land has announced plans to submit an outline planning application for up to 400 new homes on land … Read More