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

Awaiting decision Bath and North East Somerset 26/01912/VAR Application for Variation of Condition

Works: Extension Windows or glazing Small domestic

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Relates to 23/04801/FUL

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Proposal

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.)

As published by the council, reference 26/01912/VAR

Application record

Reference
26/01912/VAR
Type
Application for Variation of Condition
Status
Pending Consideration
Received
19 May 2026
Validated
19 May 2026
Ward
Kingsmead
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/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
  • 24/02632/LBA 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 12 Nov 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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. 19 May 2026

    Received by Bath and North East Somerset

  2. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 14 July 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Bath and North East Somerset took a median of 51 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • 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

Documents

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Bath and North East Somerset for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Bath and North East Somerset decided amendment applications in a median of 45 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About amendment applications

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Nearby applications

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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 0m 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

    24/02632/LBA Submitted 12 Jul 2024 0m 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 Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs
  • Assembly Rooms , Bennett Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2QH

    23/04802/LBA Submitted 22 Dec 2023 0m 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 0m 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/COND Submitted 19 May 2026 0m 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 2m 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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