Former Bath Press Premises, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,

This site has had 13 applications since 2020: 8 approved, 2 refused.

• 26/01151/COND Granted

  Former Bath Press Premises, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,

  Discharge of condition 4 (details of the roof garden planters) of application 15/02162/EFUL (Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide a residential-led mixed-use development comprising 244 dwellings (Use Class C3) and 1,485.2 square metres (GIA) flexible employment space (Use Class B1), basement car park, substation, associated landscaping and access)

  Decided 1 Oct 2026 Conditions
• 26/00196/COND Granted

  Former Bath Press Premises, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,

  Discharge of conditions 9 (sound attenuation) of application 15/02162/EFUL (Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide a residential-led mixed-use development comprising 244 dwellings (Use Class C3) and 1,485.2 square metres (GIA) flexible employment space (Use Class B1), basement car park, substation, associated landscaping and access)

  Decided 29 Jan 2026 Conditions
• 25/04656/NMA Awaiting decision

  Former Bath Press Premises, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,

  Non Material Amendment to application 15/02162/EFUL (Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide a residential-led mixed-use development comprising 244 dwellings (Use Class C3) and 1,485.2 square metres (GIA) flexible employment space (Use Class B1), basement car park, substation, associated landscaping and access).

  Submitted 3 Dec 2025 Amendments
• 25/04496/COND Awaiting decision

  Former Bath Press Premises, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,

  Discharge of condition 6 of application 15/02162/EFUL (Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide a residential-led mixed-use development comprising 244 dwellings (Use Class C3) and 1,485.2 square metres (GIA) flexible employment space (Use Class B1), basement car park, substation, associated landscaping and access.).

  Submitted 21 Nov 2025 Conditions
• 25/03878/AR Refused

  Former Bath Press Premises, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,

  Display of digital LCD advertisement screen behind glass panel on roof of Sales Suite serving the Former Bath Press Site.

  Decided 1 Dec 2025 Advertising
• 25/03592/FUL Granted

  Former Bath Press Premises, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,

  Residential-led redevelopment of the western end of the former Bath Press site to comprise new-build residential development (Use Class C3) and flexible commercial floor space (Use Class E) together with associated infrastructure, landscaping and car parking.

  Decided 3 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 25/03312/NMA Granted

  Former Bath Press Premises, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,

  Non- Material Amendment to 15/02162/EFUL (Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide a residential-led mixed-use development comprising 244 dwellings (Use Class C3) and 1,485.2 square metres (GIA) flexible employment space (Use Class B1), basement car park, substation, associated landscaping and access.)

  Decided 17 Sep 2025 Amendments
• 25/03306/NMA Granted

  Former Bath Press Premises, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,

  Non-Material Amendment to application 15/02162/EFUL (Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide a residential-led mixed-use development comprising 244 dwellings (Use Class C3) and 1,485.2 square metres (GIA) flexible employment space (Use Class B1), basement car park, substation, associated landscaping and access.)

  Decided 17 Sep 2025 Amendments
• 25/03259/COND Granted

  Former Bath Press Premises, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,

  Discharge of conditions 17 (Electric Vehicle Charging Points) and 24 (New Resident's Welcome Packs) of application 15/02162/EFUL (Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide a residential-led mixed-use development comprising 244 dwellings (Use Class C3) and 1,485.2 square metres (GIA) flexible employment space (Use Class B1), basement car park, substation, associated landscaping and access).

  Decided 3 Oct 2025 Conditions
• 25/01195/SCREEN Awaiting decision

  Former Bath Press Premises, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,

  Request a formal Screening Opinion for redevelopment of the western end of the former Bath Press site to provide a total of 223 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) and approximately 4,000 sq.ft. / 380 sq.m. (GIA) of flexible commercial floor space (Use Class E), together with landscaping, car parking and associated infrastructure. (Revised proposals following planning permission 15/02162/EFUL, as amended by permissions 17/03925/NMA, 17/05638/NMA, 24/01583/NMA, 24/02086/NMA and 24/02785/NMA)

  Submitted 24 Mar 2025 Outline

1. 16 Sep 2025

   Received by Bath and North East Somerset

2. 31 Dec 2025

   Decision issued: Condition Discharged/Obligation

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Bath and North East Somerset granted permission on 31 December 2025, 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.

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• Former Bath Press Premises, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,

  24/04097/NMA Submitted 31 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Non-Material Amendment to application 15/02162/EFUL (Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide a residential-led mixed-use development comprising 244 dwellings (Use Class C3) and 1,485.2 square metres (GIA) flexible employment space (Use Class B1), basement car park, substation, associated landscaping and access).

  Granted Amendments Demolition 6 docs
  Major scheme

• Former Bath Press Premises, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,

  25/04656/NMA Submitted 3 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~28 Jan

  Non Material Amendment to application 15/02162/EFUL (Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide a residential-led mixed-use development comprising 244 dwellings (Use Class C3) and 1,485.2 square metres (GIA) flexible employment space (Use Class B1), basement car park, substation, associated landscaping and access).

  Awaiting decision Amendments Demolition
  Major scheme

• Former Bath Press Premises, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,

  20/04760/EFUL Submitted 11 Dec 2020 50 yards away

  Development of the site to provide a residential-led mixed-use development, comprising 286 residential units (Use Class C3) and provision of commercial floor space at ground floor level (Use Class E), demolition of existing chimney, provision of three substations, together with associated infrastructure, landscaping, plant equipment, car and cycle parking, and access.

  Refused Full applications Demolition 288 docs

• Former Bath Press Premises, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,

  25/03312/NMA Submitted 21 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Non- Material Amendment to 15/02162/EFUL (Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide a residential-led mixed-use development comprising 244 dwellings (Use Class C3) and 1,485.2 square metres (GIA) flexible employment space (Use Class B1), basement car park, substation, associated landscaping and access.)

  Granted Amendments Demolition
  Major scheme

• Former Bath Press Premises, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,

  25/03306/NMA Submitted 20 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Non-Material Amendment to application 15/02162/EFUL (Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide a residential-led mixed-use development comprising 244 dwellings (Use Class C3) and 1,485.2 square metres (GIA) flexible employment space (Use Class B1), basement car park, substation, associated landscaping and access.)

  Granted Amendments Demolition
  Major scheme

• Former Bath Press Premises, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,

  25/03259/COND Submitted 19 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Discharge of conditions 17 (Electric Vehicle Charging Points) and 24 (New Resident's Welcome Packs) of application 15/02162/EFUL (Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide a residential-led mixed-use development comprising 244 dwellings (Use Class C3) and 1,485.2 square metres (GIA) flexible employment space (Use Class B1), basement car park, substation, associated landscaping and access).

  Granted Conditions Demolition
  Major scheme

• 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).

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Conditions
• 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).

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Conditions
• 26/01905/COND Granted

  Paragon School , Lyncombe Vale, Lyncombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 4LT

  Discharge of conditions 4 (Ecological Compliance Report (Pre-Occupation)), 7 (Compliance with Arboricultural Method Statement (Bespoke Trigger)) and 10 (Travel Plan (Compliance)) of application 22/03922/FUL (Erection of two storey extension and to east elevation of the Stable and Coach House Block at Lyncombe House to provide additional school space (use class F1(a)), with associated car parking and landscaping to south-east and south-west of site).

  Received 18 May, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Conditions
• 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).

  Received 28 Aug, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Conditions
• 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)

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Conditions