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

This site has had 12 applications since 2024: 7 approved, 1 refused.

• 26/01151/COND Awaiting decision

  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)

  Submitted 24 Mar 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
• 25/03637/D6A Granted

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

  Discharge of obligations at Schedule 1, Part 8 (Employment Space), Clause 4(a) relating to submission of Employment Space Marketing and Delivery Strategy of the s106 Agreement dated 13 September 2016 associated with planning permission reference 15/02162/EFUL (as amended) for development comprising 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 31 Dec 2025 Conditions
• 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. 6 Oct 2025

   Received by Bath and North East Somerset

2. 1 Dec 2025

   Decision issued: REFUSE

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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

  25/03592/FUL Submitted 12 Sep 2025 0.1 miles away

  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.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling

• 88 Brook Road, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 3RP

  26/03068/TPO Submitted 13 Aug 2026 0.1 miles away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~8 Oct

  Silver Maple T1 - crown reduce by approximately 3m and ensure growth is clear from adjacent building, remove basal and epicormic growth up to main trunk divide, crown lift to 2m above the highest level of the hard standing ( amended description)

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Dick Lovett (bath) Ltd, Wellsway Garage, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 3DR

  24/03586/D6A Submitted 20 Sep 2024 0.1 miles away

  Discharge of planning obligations in Schedule 3, Part 1a and 1b of the S. 106 Agreement relating to application 20/03071/EFUL (Details of Affordable Housing Scheme).

  Granted Conditions 10 docs

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

  25/01195/SCREEN Submitted 24 Mar 2025 0.1 miles away

  70% historically approved · decision due ~19 May

  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)

  Awaiting decision Outline 7 docs

• 29 Bellotts Road, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 3RT

  26/00997/HPD Submitted 13 Mar 2026 0.1 miles away

  Prior approval request for single storey side extension that would 1) extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.70 metres 2) have a maximum height of 3.00 metres and 3) have eaves that are 3.00 metres high.

  Refused Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 29 Bellotts Road, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 3RT

  26/01595/FUL Submitted 27 Apr 2026 0.1 miles away

  Erection of single-storey rear extension following demolition of an existing sunroom.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• 26/02664/AR Granted

  3 - 4 Bath Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1SB

  Display of 2no. non-illuminated hangings signs using existing brackets, removal of existing wall mounted name plate and installation of 1no. non illuminated wall mounted name plate.

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 26/02297/AR Granted

  Pizzarova, 24 Westgate Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1EP

  Display of replacement non-illuminated tenant signage and manifestation.

  Received 15 Jun, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 26/01909/AR Granted

  Guildhall , High Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5AW

  Display of 2no. non-illuminated wall mounted Aluminium Signs with Sprayed finish and 2no. Sash window Vinyl window Film.

  Received 18 May, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 26/03288/AR Awaiting decision

  Grog, 16 Margaret's Buildings, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2LP

  Display of one non-illuminated, surface-mounted aged brass projecting sign to the timber fascia of the ground-floor shopfront.

  Received 28 Aug, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/01833/AR Granted

  24 New Bond Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1BA

  Repainting of the existing timber shopfront. Repainting of the fascia, pilasters, mouldings and entrance surround. A new non-illuminated vinyl sign located solely within the small central transom glazed panel above the entrance doors. A cream vinyl backing with blue L & Y vinyl lettering applied to it. (Regularisation)

  Received 12 May, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Advertising