Planning application
Site Of Old Gas Works, Upper Bristol Road, Lower Weston, Bath,
Works: Demolition
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Erection of up to 272 co-living studios (sui generis) and ancillary communal facilities with associated works following demolition of existing commercial buildings
As published by the council, reference 25/04961/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 25/04961/FUL
- Type
- Full Application
- Status
- Pending Decision
- Decision
- REFUSE
- Received
- 29 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 9 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 3 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Kingsmead
- Decision by
- Planning Committee
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 Dec 2025
Received by Bath and North East Somerset
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9 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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22 Aug 2026
Status changed to Pending Decision
Previously Pending Consideration.
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3 Sep 2026
Decision issued: REFUSE
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
Documents on file for this application
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