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Bath and North East Somerset planning applications
9,262 applications. 96% approved. 52 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 9,262 planning applications from Bath and North East Somerset. 3,474 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 96% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Bath and North East Somerset: 3,754 applications received in the last year, 3,474 decisions published.
Bath and North East Somerset takes a median of 55 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/03755/CLPU Awaiting decision
Scot Cottage , Scot Lane, Chew Stoke, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8UN
Erection of a rear single storey extension with lean to roof that projects out no more than 3m and whose roof is the same as existing rear lean to extension and construction of flat roof dormer (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development).
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26/03758/LBA Awaiting decision
13 Bathwick Street, Bathwick, Bath, BA2 6NY
Installation of 6 panel Georgian style doors, replace existing internal glazing panels with new fire rated glass and replace existing ply boxing with new fire rated plasterboard.
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26/03769/FUL Awaiting decision
4 Chedworth Close, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7AF
Proposed Replacement Single Storey Side Extension & Front Porch
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26/03775/LBA Awaiting decision
3 The Square, Wellow, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 8QE
Proposed front garden railings
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26/03772/CLEU Awaiting decision
7 King Edward Road, Oldfield Park, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 3PD
Continued use as HMO (Class C4) (Certificate of Lawfulness for an Existing Use).
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26/03885/CONSLT Awaiting decision
Planning Applications Outside BANES, Planning, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Hybrid planning application (full and outline elements) with Environmental Statement for the expansion of Bristol Airport - 26/P/0686/OU2
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26/03760/LBA Awaiting decision
14 Bathwick Street, Bathwick, Bath, BA2 6NY
Restoration to panelled Georgian doors including installation of intumescent strips, application of a envirograf fireproof coating and replacement of existing glazing panels with new fire rated panels to match existing. Replacement of existing pboard boxing with new fire rated plasterboard boxing to match existing layout.
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26/03756/COND Awaiting decision
2 Lansdown Cottages , Lansdown Road, Charlcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 9BS
Discharge of condition 6 of application 26/01362/FUL (Erection of 1 no. dwelling following demolition of detached garage).
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26/03766/TCA Awaiting decision
10 Northend, Batheaston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 7EN
Goat Willow T1 - fell to ground level. Goat willow T2 - pollard to approximately 6 metres in height.
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26/03747/LBA Awaiting decision
3 - 7 Milsom Place, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1BZ
Internal and external alterations to support restaurant refurbishment and minor alterations to building fabric.
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26/03735/TCA Awaiting decision
27 Englishcombe Lane, Southdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 2EE
Liquid Amber (T1) - 10 individual stems from ground level 5 of which are to be thinned out and the remaining height to be reduced by 3m and the canopy spread to be reduced by 2m as it is becoming too large for its setting that is on top of a boundary wall/ planting bed.
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26/03724/FUL Awaiting decision
46 Eastbourne Avenue, Larkhall, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 6EN
Erection of single storey rear extension, loft conversion with dormer and front rooflights, solar panels.
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26/03746/FUL Awaiting decision
3 - 7 Milsom Place, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1BZ
Internal and external alterations to support restaurant refurbishment and minor alterations to building fabric.
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26/03752/CLEU Awaiting decision
Kilkenny Barn, Kilkenny Lane, Englishcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 9DY
Confirmation that development approved by Planning Permission 23/02886/FUL, granted on 14th December 2023 has lawfully commenced prior to the expiration date through the carrying out of a material operation (Certificate of Lawfulness for an Existing Use).
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26/03742/CLPU Awaiting decision
16 Cork Street, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 3BD
Change of use to 3 Bedroom Dwelling House (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Use)).
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26/03738/VAR Awaiting decision
Unit 1 Wetherspoons King Of Wessex, Kingsmead Leisure Complex, 5 - 10 James Street West, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2BX
Variation of condition 3 (Restricted hours of use) of application 18/05379/FUL (Variation of condition 16 attached to permission 99/00485/FUL for the Erection of new multi screen cinema, leisure club and restaurant facilities to install customer seating to front of premises between the hours of 8am and 8pm only.)
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26/03748/VAR Awaiting decision
Granville Lodge , Entry Hill Drive, Lyncombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5NJ
Variation of condition 2 (Plans List) of application 25/03600/FUL (Alterations to and extension of existing roof to facilitate new habitable accommodation.)
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26/03744/CLPU Awaiting decision
39 Audley Avenue, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 3BL
Change of use to 4 Bedroom Dwelling House (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Use).
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26/03741/CLPU Awaiting decision
10 Cork Street, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 3BD
Change of use to 4 Bedroom Dwelling House (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Use).
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26/03754/TCA Awaiting decision
3 Primrose Terrace , Pit Road, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 2US
Ash-overall canopy reduction by up to approximately one third
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26/03728/TCA Awaiting decision
17 Clarence Street, Walcot, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5NS
Wisteria (T2) - Prune back overgrown growth to manage size and spread, removing dead and unwanted growth and reducing growth where necessary to maintain a manageable framework (reduce longest growth by approx 5m). Wisteria to be retained. Laburnum (T1) (approx 10m in height) - Fell to a low stump (approx 9.5m reduction) due to current size and position within the garden.
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26/03745/FUL Awaiting decision
40 Audley Avenue, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 3BL
Change of use of HMO (sui generis) to Dwelling House (Class C3)
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26/03722/CLPU Awaiting decision
1 Alexandra Road, Lyncombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4PW
Erection of rear extension to create kitchen and utility room. Enlarged side bootroom to create downstairs cloakroom (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development).
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26/03727/COND Awaiting decision
Potato Garden House , Valley View Road, Charlcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 8DJ
Discharge of condition 2 of application 25/01133/FUL (Erection of single storey side extension and other associated works).
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26/03729/FUL Awaiting decision
3 Pepys Close, Saltford, Bath And North East Somerset, BS31 3LS
Erection of front porch extension
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26/03736/FUL Awaiting decision
Dunedin Lodge , Weston Road, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2XT
Demolition of existing outbuilding. Erection of outbuildings to form pool house. New rooflight to house. Installation of bifold door in original opening.
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26/03767/FUL Awaiting decision
35 Southdown Road, Southdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 1HJ
Single storey rear extension with raised deck and formation of front driveway with dropped kerb.
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26/03743/FUL Awaiting decision
1 Audley Avenue, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 3BL
Change of use from sui generis Large HMO to C3 Dwelling House
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26/03753/TCA Awaiting decision
Catalpa , Beechen Cliff Road, Bear Flat, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4QR
3 no. Catalpa trees-in the edge of the front garden adjacent to the garden wall. Reduce height to 3-4.5m 2 no clumps of Hazel trees in rear garden, reduce height to 4-5m
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26/03725/TCA Awaiting decision
Honeysuckle Farm , Perrymead, Lyncombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5AU
3x Field maple - reduce crown height by 3m. Beech - reduce crown height by 2.5m. Italianate Cypress - fell.
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26/03730/TCA Awaiting decision
1 Englishcombe Way, Bloomfield, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 2EU
Plum T1 - fell Apple T2 - remove lowest branches over lawn i.e to crown lift over lawn to reshape remainder of crown by up to 4m. Large Plum T3 - crown lift all overhanging canopy over lawn to reshape remainder by up to 4m. Plum T4 - fell. 2x Elder T5 and T6 - dismantle. Silver Birch T7 - shorten back/reshape 1x branch over pavement/road by up to 3 m.
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26/03726/TCA Awaiting decision
Highlands , Beechen Cliff Road, Bear Flat, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4QS
Plum - fell.
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26/03739/TC5 Granted
Springfield House, The Street, Compton Martin, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6JA
Cultivar Apple (Malus domestica) T009 - fell. Plum (Prunus domestica) T011 - fell.
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26/03718/FUL Awaiting decision
The Canon, 1 Barton Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1HQ
Minor stone repairs and replacement of existing modern metal framed windows with timber sashes
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26/03737/FUL Awaiting decision
176 Haycombe Drive, Southdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 1PP
Conversion of existing dwelling to 2no self contained one-bed flats (retrospective).
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26/03719/COND Awaiting decision
4 Mount Beacon, Beacon Hill, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5QP
Dicharge of conditions 3 (Green Roof Details), 5 (Materials), 6 (Joinery Details) and 7 (Dormers) of application 25/01085/FUL (Erection of single storey rear extension and a two storey side extension with pitched mansard roof following demolition of existing side extension. Adjustments to the fenestration at the front and rear)
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26/03709/FUL Awaiting decision
Garages And Parking Area, Upper Bloomfield Road, Odd Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Erection of 4 No. Semi-detached dwellings on land to the rear of 9 Upper Bloomfield Road
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26/03715/CLEU Awaiting decision
Scout Hall, Church Street, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Use of site as Use Class F2 (Certificate of Lawfulness for an Existing Use).
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26/03706/COND Awaiting decision
15 Park Lane, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2XH
Discharge of conditions 5 (Detailed Arboricultural Method Statement with Tree Protection Plan) & 9 ( Wildlife Enhancement Scheme) of application 25/04180/FUL (Proposed replacement garage structure with 'granny flat' annex.)
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26/03716/FUL Awaiting decision
261 Englishcombe Lane, Southdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 2ET
Hip to gable loft conversion with rear flat roof dormer
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26/03707/LBA Awaiting decision
Salcombe Dairy, 9 - 10 Pulteney Bridge, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4AY
External alterations for the addition of hand painted serif font signage to be added too the shop front. (Regularisation). The signage is simple dark blue text against white.
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26/03714/COND Awaiting decision
27 St Mark's Road, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4PA
Discharge of consition 10 (Fence and Post Details) of application 25/01370/FUL (Installation of electric car charging point, front gate and gravel covering of existing hardstanding. Erection of boundary fence in rear garden.) APPLICANTS SUGGESTED PANEL Forest 6' x 6' Pressure Treated Vertical Closeboard Fence Panel (1.83m x 1.85m) Product Code: BFD26278 https://www.buyfencingdirect.co.uk/forest-6-x-6-pressure-treated-featheredge-fence-panel APPLICANTS SUGGESTED POST 100mm x 100mm Pressure treated timber Fence posts. Metal Fixing base to mitigate rot concealed within planting beds: https://www.e-hardware.co.uk/271-p-fencemate-hold-fast-bolt-down-post-support.html?msclkid=617dd82ce1d21d17f66fb1540d9e47f2&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=e-Hardware%20Bing%20Shopping%20New&utm_term=4578710051628358&utm_content=All%20Products#142=1353&143=1392
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26/03708/CLPU Awaiting decision
210 Whiteway Road, Whiteway, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 2RJ
Erection of rear Conservatory (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development)
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26/03717/TCA Awaiting decision
Combe Grange , Shaft Road, Monkton Combe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7HL
Sycamore T1 - cut lower 4 limbs of back to fence line up to 3 metre reduction. Sycamore T2 and T3 - prune group of sycamores back to planter edge on right then wall edge on left up to 3 metres reduction south east side only. Robinia T4 - prune around telecom wire to clear by 1 metre.
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26/03705/FUL Awaiting decision
20 Argyle Terrace, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 3DF
Erection of rear extension following partial demolition of existing, including increase in roof height, formation of a new window opening to the north-east elevation, and alterations to existing first-floor window.
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26/03688/LBA Awaiting decision
Ground Floor, 7 Portland Place, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2RU
External alterations for the regularisation and modification of an existing single-storey rear bedroom extension within the garden area of no 7 Portland Place.
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26/03703/NMA Awaiting decision
42 High Street, Saltford, Bath And North East Somerset, BS31 3EJ
Non material amendment to application 24/03262/FUL (Demolition of existing garage and erection of garage on existing footprint. Erection of a staircase to the rear of the kitchen). I would like to change the material of the main roof, from metal to a Triflex PMMA System.
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26/03685/AGRN Awaiting decision
Parcel 7800, Bifield Road, Bristol, Bristol,
Erection of barn for storage of Machinery that is necessary for cutting of grassed field for hay (Land rear of 22B Bitfield Road, Stockwood, Bristol, BS14 8TJ).
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26/03687/FUL Awaiting decision
Ground Floor, 7 Portland Place, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2RU
Regularisation and modification of an existing single-storey rear bedroom extension within the garden area of no 7 Portland Place.
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26/03698/CONDLB Awaiting decision
Rosemount Cottage , Lyncombe Vale Road, Lyncombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4LP
Discharge of conditions 3 (External Materials - Submission of Schedule and Samples (Bespoke Trigger)), 4 (Mortar Mix (Bespoke Trigger)), 5 (Solar Panels & Rooflight Details (Bespoke Trigger)), 6 ( Joinery Details (Bespoke Trigger)), and 8 (Removal of structures (Pre-occupation)) of application 24/04780/LBA (Internal and external alterations to include demolition of existing garage and carport, reconfiguring of external steps, extension of existing boundary wall and the opening of blocked doorways to allow for reconnection and amalgamation with attached property Rosemount. Improvements to fabric and detailing of the building to improve energy efficiency)
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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26/03506/COND Granted
1A Piccadilly Place, Walcot, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 6PL
Discharge of condition 4 (Ecological Compliance Statement)of application 24/04619/FUL (Change of use of part of the Ground Floor from a public house to Class E Commercial floorspace. Use of the First Floor as a 4 bedroom (8 person HMO) together with associated works to facilitate the new uses)
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26/03701/CONSLT Granted
Planning Applications Outside BANES, Planning, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Wiltshire Local Plan Scoping Consultation
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26/03324/VAR Granted
The Power House , Access Road To Brockham End, Charlcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 9BY
Variation of condition 4 (plans list) of application 25/00219/FUL (Erection of single storey front extension)
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26/03289/COND Granted
Tabouri , Southstoke Road, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5SN
Discharge of condition 2 (Metal cladding (bespoke trigger)) of application 25/04832/FUL (Erection of two storey lobby extension, widening of front dormer, partial overcladding, refurbishment and single storey rear extension).
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26/03336/TCA Granted
30 Horseshoe Walk, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6DF
Acer Drummondii - reduce the crown to previous regeneration points.
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26/03330/TCA Granted
Bathford House , 31 Church Street, Bathford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 7RR
Beech Hedge 1- reduce hedge along the back to trim regrowth. Beech Hedge 2 - reduce hedge along the back to trim regrowth. Leylandii Hedge - reduce the conifer section of the hedge to trim regrowth. Laurel Hedge - cut hedging back to the step railings, reduce in height by approximately 15%.
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26/03335/TCA Granted
Garden Flat, 93 Sydney Place, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6NE
Mulberry - reduce by 1.5m ( amended description)
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26/03127/FUL Granted
Croquet Lawns, Bath Recreation Ground, Pulteney Mews, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Installation of Water Storage Tank and gated fencing as screen
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26/03077/CONDLB Granted
Theatre Royal, Sawclose, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1ET
Discharge of condition 9 (Paint Removal Sample (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 24/03020/LBA (Internal and external alterations for a new community venue within the existing theatre building).
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26/03150/CONDLB Granted
Theatre Royal, Sawclose, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1ET
Discharge of condition 3 (Joinery Details (Bespoke Trigger)) of application 24/03020/LBA (Internal and external alterations for a new community venue within the existing theatre building).
The full record
Decisions between 2019 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 8,311 decisions from Bath and North East Somerset between 2019 and 2026, part of 9,262 applications on record. Over that period 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 7,461 granted against 337 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 2,885 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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19/04485/COND Granted
Ralph Allen School, Claverton Down Road, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7AD
Discharge of condition 7 of application 17/02212/OUT (Erection of 4no Use Class D1 (non-residential institutions)buildings (up to 2,571 sqm GIA) comprising the following: - Detailed application for Dining Hall and Drama Studio (all details submitted for approval); - Outline application for Teaching Block and Theatre (Appearance, Landscaping and Scale reserved for subsequent approval); Associated development comprising demolition of existing buildings, alterations to existing means of access, infrastructure works and landscaping.)
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19/04646/TC5 Granted
15 Lansdown Park, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5TG
Fell 9no Ash trees. ( Ash Dieback )
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19/04614/TC5 Granted
Applewood, Streamleaze, Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8SE
Apple tree - fell
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19/04657/TC5 Granted
Prior Park Landscape Gardens, Ralph Allen Drive, Lyncombe, Bath,
Ash - fell Norway Maple - fell Smaller Norway Maple - fell as it will become very exposed Beech Monolith - fell
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19/04458/COND Granted
City Of Bath College, Milk Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1AG
Discharge of condition 25 of application 18/03742/FUL (Demolition of existing building and erection of new hotel and associated works (Resubmission).
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19/04728/TC5 Granted
Archways, Tunbridge Road, Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8SX
Prunus - remove
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19/04667/NMA Granted
51 Bradford Park, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5PS
Non-Material Amendment to application 19/00347/FUL (Refurbishment of flats no.s 51 - 98 Bradford Park including internal and external alterations)
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19/04729/TC5 Granted
118A Wellsway, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4SD
Split cypress - remove
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19/04470/COND Granted
The Chocolate Quarter, Trajectus Way, Keynsham,
Discharge of condition 53 of application 13/01780/EOUT (Hybrid planning application for the mixed use development of the former Cadburys Factory site, Somerdale, Keynsham (including part demolition of existing buildings) comprising: a) Outline application for up to 433 dwellings, 60 bed care home (C2 use) primary school (D1 use) local centre to include creche and medical facility (D1 use) and retail (A1, A3, A4, A5 uses) cafe/restaurant (A3 use) and associated roads, infrastructure (including flood protection measures), landscaping, new wildlife areas, open space and cycle/footways. All matters except Access reserved. b) Detailed application for the erection of 154 dwellings, change of use of Block A for up to 113 apartments, highway works at Somerdale Road/Station Road, social and sports pavilion (new Fry Club), new sports pitches, relocation of groundsmans hut, alterations to factory buildings B and C for employment use (B1) leisure (D2 uses) and retail (A3, A4 and A5 uses) including use of existing basements for car parking and associated surface level parking, access roads, landscaping and associated infrastructure, engineering works to Chandos Road and associated landscaping, extension to station overspill car park, surface water attenuation pond and outfall to the River Avon.
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19/04600/COND Granted
Norton Hill Primary School, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2UD
Discharge of conditions 11, 13, 24 for application 18/02095/OUT (Outline application for the phased development of Norton Hill Primary School, a 630 pupil, three form entry primary school (D1); up to 40 residential dwellings (C3); 64 bed care home (C2); 15 unit age restricted shelter accommodation (C3); public open space; and proposed highways works on and off site including provision of a new cycle/footpaths, road widening (Silver Street), 2No. bus stops (Silver Street), junction improvements (Charlton Road) and 1No. Gas Governor and Electricity Substation, with associated works.).
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 2,078 60%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 705 20%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 691 20%
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Bath and North East Somerset decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Bath and North East Somerset decided 3474 planning applications. 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Bath and North East Somerset?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 52 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Bath and North East Somerset decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 3474 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 60% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 80% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Bath and North East Somerset decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 8311 decisions from Bath and North East Somerset between 2019 and 2026, out of 9,262 applications on record. Across that whole period 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Bath and North East Somerset?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 377 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
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Bath and North East Somerset: 9,262 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 3,474 decided, 96% approved, median 52 days to a decision. 3,754 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2019 and 2026: 8,311 in total, 96% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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