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Assembly Rooms , Bennett Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2QH

Granted Bath and North East Somerset 24/02632/LBA Listed Building Consent (Alts/exts)

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Internal and external alterations to include alterations to main entrance lobby and elevation, updated design to the cold bath, introduction of technology such as lighting, projectors and other associated works in support of visitor experience and continued events use.

As published by the council, reference 24/02632/LBA

Application record

Reference
24/02632/LBA
Type
Listed Building Consent (Alts/exts)
Status
Consent
Decision
Granted As published: CONSENT
Received
12 Jul 2024
Validated
23 Jul 2024
Decided
12 Nov 2024
Ward
Kingsmead
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
BA1 2QH

Site history

Applications at this address on the Bath and North East Somerset register

This site has had 11 applications since 2022: 10 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/01912/VAR Awaiting decision

    Assembly Rooms , Bennett Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2QH

    Variation of condition 5 (Construction Management Plan) of application 23/04801/FUL (Refurbishment and alterations in support of visitor experience and continued events use. Works include: access improvements including new public stair and lift adjacent to principal entrance. Single storey extension to north east corner to accommodate new escape stair and lift. Installation of improved services and sustainable infrastructure, including external air source heat pump units. Removal and alteration of 20th century internal partitions, including reordered interior, improved WC provision, acoustic and fire separation to floors. Improvements to environmental performance, including slimline double glazing and ceiling insulation.)

    Submitted 19 May 2026 Amendments
  • 26/01912/COND Granted

    Assembly Rooms , Bennett Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2QH

    Discharge of condition 5 (Construction Management Plan (Pre-Commencement)) of application 23/04801/FUL (Refurbishment and alterations in support of visitor experience and continued events use. Works include: access improvements including new public stair and lift adjacent to principal entrance. Single storey extension to north east corner to accommodate new escape stair and lift. Installation of improved services and sustainable infrastructure, including external air source heat pump units. Removal and alteration of 20th century internal partitions, including reordered interior, improved WC provision, acoustic and fire separation to floors. Improvements to environmental performance, including slimline double glazing and ceiling insulation.).

    Decided 24 Jun 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00377/FUL Granted

    Assembly Rooms , Bennett Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2QH

    External works to transform the exterior spaces into welcoming landscaped spaces including planted areas, seating and new paving to the courtyards.

    Decided 14 Apr 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00378/LBA Granted

    Assembly Rooms , Bennett Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2QH

    External works to transform the exterior spaces into welcoming landscaped spaces including planted areas, seating and new paving to the courtyards.

    Decided 13 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/04491/CONDLB Granted

    Assembly Rooms , Bennett Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2QH

    Discharge of conditions 3 (Mortar Mix) of application 22/05055/REG13 (External maintenance repairs to include replacement of missing or damaged slates, replacement of eaves underfelt, replacement of damaged lead to flat roofs and works to repair asphalt covering, replacement and repair work to external stonework, redecoration of timber windows and repointing in isolated areas)

    Decided 18 Jun 2026 Conditions
  • 25/03206/AR Granted

    Assembly Rooms , Bennett Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2QH

    Graphic treatment to temporary hoardings and in 3 no. doorways for duration of construction works

    Decided 7 Oct 2025 Advertising
  • 24/02631/FUL Granted

    Assembly Rooms , Bennett Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2QH

    Internal and external alterations to include alterations to main entrance lobby and elevation, updated design to the cold bath, introduction of technology such as lighting, projectors and other associated works in support of visitor experience and continued events use.

    Decided 13 Nov 2024 Full applications
  • 23/04802/LBA Granted

    Assembly Rooms , Bennett Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2QH

    Refurbishment and alterations in support of visitor experience and continued events use. Works include: access improvements including new public stair and lift adjacent to principal entrance. Single storey extension to north east corner to accommodate new escape stair and lift. Installation of improved services and sustainable infrastructure, including external air source heat pump units. Removal and alteration of 20th century internal partitions, including reordered interior, improved WC provision, acoustic and fire separation to floors. Improvements to environmental performance, including slimline double glazing and ceiling insulation.

    Decided 8 Nov 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 23/04801/FUL Granted

    Assembly Rooms , Bennett Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2QH

    Refurbishment and alterations in support of visitor experience and continued events use. Works include: access improvements including new public stair and lift adjacent to principal entrance. Single storey extension to north east corner to accommodate new escape stair and lift. Installation of improved services and sustainable infrastructure, including external air source heat pump units. Removal and alteration of 20th century internal partitions, including reordered interior, improved WC provision, acoustic and fire separation to floors. Improvements to environmental performance, including slimline double glazing and ceiling insulation.

    Decided 8 Nov 2024 Full applications
  • 22/05055/REG13 Granted

    Assembly Rooms , Bennett Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2QH

    External maintenance repairs to include replacement of missing or damaged slates, replacement of eaves underfelt, replacement of damaged lead to flat roofs and works to repair asphalt covering, replacement and repair work to external stonework, redecoration of timber windows and repointing in isolated areas.

    Decided 8 Mar 2023

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 12 Jul 2024

    Received by Bath and North East Somerset

  2. 23 Jul 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 12 Nov 2024

    Decision issued: CONSENT

  4. 31 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

14 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Bath and North East Somerset granted permission on 12 November 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About heritage and listed building applications

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

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  • Assembly Rooms , Bennett Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2QH

    24/02631/FUL Submitted 12 Jul 2024 50 yards away

    Internal and external alterations to include alterations to main entrance lobby and elevation, updated design to the cold bath, introduction of technology such as lighting, projectors and other associated works in support of visitor experience and continued events use.

    Granted Full applications 14 docs
  • Assembly Rooms , Bennett Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2QH

    23/04802/LBA Submitted 22 Dec 2023 50 yards away

    Refurbishment and alterations in support of visitor experience and continued events use. Works include: access improvements including new public stair and lift adjacent to principal entrance. Single storey extension to north east corner to accommodate new escape stair and lift. Installation of improved services and sustainable infrastructure, including external air source heat pump units. Removal and alteration of 20th century internal partitions, including reordered interior, improved WC provision, acoustic and fire separation to floors. Improvements to environmental performance, including slimline double glazing and ceiling insulation.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 149 docs
    Small domestic
  • Assembly Rooms , Bennett Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2QH

    23/04801/FUL Submitted 22 Dec 2023 50 yards away

    Refurbishment and alterations in support of visitor experience and continued events use. Works include: access improvements including new public stair and lift adjacent to principal entrance. Single storey extension to north east corner to accommodate new escape stair and lift. Installation of improved services and sustainable infrastructure, including external air source heat pump units. Removal and alteration of 20th century internal partitions, including reordered interior, improved WC provision, acoustic and fire separation to floors. Improvements to environmental performance, including slimline double glazing and ceiling insulation.

    Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 149 docs
    Small domestic
  • Assembly Rooms , Bennett Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2QH

    26/01912/VAR Submitted 19 May 2026 50 yards away

    94% historically approved · decision due ~14 Jul

    Variation of condition 5 (Construction Management Plan) of application 23/04801/FUL (Refurbishment and alterations in support of visitor experience and continued events use. Works include: access improvements including new public stair and lift adjacent to principal entrance. Single storey extension to north east corner to accommodate new escape stair and lift. Installation of improved services and sustainable infrastructure, including external air source heat pump units. Removal and alteration of 20th century internal partitions, including reordered interior, improved WC provision, acoustic and fire separation to floors. Improvements to environmental performance, including slimline double glazing and ceiling insulation.)

    Awaiting decision Amendments Extension Windows or glazing
    Small domestic
  • Assembly Rooms , Bennett Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2QH

    26/01912/COND Submitted 19 May 2026 50 yards away

    Discharge of condition 5 (Construction Management Plan (Pre-Commencement)) of application 23/04801/FUL (Refurbishment and alterations in support of visitor experience and continued events use. Works include: access improvements including new public stair and lift adjacent to principal entrance. Single storey extension to north east corner to accommodate new escape stair and lift. Installation of improved services and sustainable infrastructure, including external air source heat pump units. Removal and alteration of 20th century internal partitions, including reordered interior, improved WC provision, acoustic and fire separation to floors. Improvements to environmental performance, including slimline double glazing and ceiling insulation.).

    Granted Conditions Extension Windows or glazing
    Small domestic
  • Assembly Rooms , Bennett Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2QH

    22/05055/REG13 Submitted 15 Dec 2022 50 yards away

    External maintenance repairs to include replacement of missing or damaged slates, replacement of eaves underfelt, replacement of damaged lead to flat roofs and works to repair asphalt covering, replacement and repair work to external stonework, redecoration of timber windows and repointing in isolated areas.

    Granted Windows or glazing 24 docs

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